FAQ
Common questions about firearms training in Northern Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
No. All our programs, including First Step Pistol and the NRA Basic Pistol course, accommodate complete beginners with zero experience. Training starts with classroom safety fundamentals and hands-on gun handling skills before proceeding to live-fire range orientation at the NRA facility.
To obtain your Virginia CCW permit, you must complete an in-person, certified firearms training course (like the 6-hour NRA Basic Pistol) to demonstrate competence. Live Fire Instruction performs this training at the NRA Range, provides your state-recognized certificate, and guides you through the Circuit Court application process.
Training is held at the NRA Range in Fairfax, Virginia, a professional indoor facility that is accessible from throughout Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland.
The First Step course is 3+ hours, the NRA Basic Pistol with CCW course is 6 hours, and private lessons run 60 minutes. Most options can be completed in a single day.
You are welcome to bring your own firearm, but it is not required. Equipment guidance is provided based on the course you select.
Yes. Students from Washington DC, Maryland, and surrounding areas are welcome.
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