Best training course(s) near Northern VA?

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Hello, I am thinking my next firearms related purchase would be money better spent on training rather than another pew pew (crazy, I know). I am getting reacquainted to competitive handgun shooting after a year long military deployment and also a CCW practitioner, so I am just looking for something that would help either or both interests. I use LASR software with a SIRT pistol at home with the Ben Stoeger book, which is great practice, but I am looking for something more formal training wise. I have never attended a formal shooting training school (outside the military).

I am trying to find a legit, great shooting training opportunity within a half-day drive of Alexandria VA (Washington DC)--might budge a little on the distance, but not much. Also, like some of you all, I am not made of money and am somewhat cost conscious. Any and all endorsements for training opportunities nearby greatly appreciated!
 
I'm originally from Fairfax but haven't taken any classes up there.
The NRA hold classes at their HQ
I also believe Blue Ridge in Chantilly does too.

In Culpeper there is a school that looks like they have some great stuff and when the budget allows I may call them. I'd suggest you give them a call.

Don't know if this helps but until you get out of NoVa your choices are limited as they're turning it into Md South
 
A simple Google search revealed this https://www.google.com/search?q=gun...1.69i57j0l5.6670j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8



I have no experience with the NRA HQ and their training but outside of that you are most likely to be limited to public ranges (indoor/outdoor) that deal with CC and different levels of general SD training. Many will offer you the chance to get into IDPA if that's what you're after.

The only ones I have experience with are BRA (Blue Ridge Arsenal) and CSA (Colonial Shooting Academy). I would stay away from BRA personally. CSA is in Richmond so a little ways from you, but they are one of the top ranges in the country and there's a reason why. They would likely be able to accommodate whatever needs you have.


Good luck!
 
Hello, I am thinking my next firearms related purchase would be money better spent on training rather than another pew pew (crazy, I know). I am getting reacquainted to competitive handgun shooting after a year long military deployment and also a CCW practitioner, so I am just looking for something that would help either or both interests. I use LASR software with a SIRT pistol at home with the Ben Stoeger book, which is great practice, but I am looking for something more formal training wise. I have never attended a formal shooting training school (outside the military).

I am trying to find a legit, great shooting training opportunity within a half-day drive of Alexandria VA (Washington DC)--might budge a little on the distance, but not much. Also, like some of you all, I am not made of money and am somewhat cost conscious. Any and all endorsements for training opportunities nearby greatly appreciated!

if you can get a grip of people to pitch in, id recommend rich graham. if you were in the marines or army...only ones i know with 1 year deployments (with exceptions), the NRA anything probably isnt going to do much for you. I dont know if he and his company are still doing that kind of training, guess you'd have to find out if you really wanted what he offers.
 
Good Ol Boy thanks. CSA looks like they're worth checking out.

The folks I mentioned are https://www.fpftraining.com/
Again I don't know anything about them, but their not far and their prices look reasonable. And some of the classes look very interesting.

Klint. I'd be interested in a group class if the price is right, I'm not former military or LE though. I don't think DoD qualifies as military even though we're a multigenerational military family going back to the formation of our great nation!
 
welp look him up on the googles and stuff. might be a little over the top, but i always like pushing business to good peeps and put good training out there to those that maybe interested in the opportunity. For the record, when you look him up, yes he was a real SEAL. He was in bud/s 236, yes that was mike murphy's class, no thats not something you lie about and get away with. He's the real deal.
 
There is nothing magic about a class being held at NRA HQ. You really need to learn something about the specific instructor and school conducting the course. Many years ago wife and I took the NRA Basic Handgun Class at NRA HQ. It was her first ever firearms course, and a reminder for me after military training 25 years earlier. The class was perfectly adequate, and nothing more. The instructor was a young fellow who worked in the NRA membership office and had only recently become certified as an instructor. He followed the required curriculum, and gave us the necessary basics both in classroom and on the range. Nothing was bad, but nothing was outstanding. We passed, we got our NRA Range cards, and we qualified for Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit. So, research the school and instructor, not the location.
Oh, but the NRA HQ Range is one of the best indoor ranges you will find, with particularly good air handling system and strong range officer safety approach.
 
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