Looking for a trusted firearms training center near Fairfax City or throughout Virginia? Since 2016, Live Fire Instruction has graduated over 7,500 students with a 98% pass rate. Whether you are a beginner looking to earn your Virginia Concealed Carry Permit, refine fundamental marksmanship, or book private 1-on-1 shooting lessons, our NRA-certified instructors provide patient, professional instruction in a welcoming environment.
Meets all Virginia Code requirements for proof of handgun competency for your concealed handgun permit application in Fairfax City and all Virginia circuit courts.
Learn from highly trained, experienced firearms instructors dedicated to safe gun handling, responsible ownership, and stress-free learning.
Conduct live-fire range drills at the world-class NRA Headquarters Range in Fairfax, VA — a clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art indoor facility.
Explore our comprehensive selection of handgun safety, concealed carry, and marksmanship courses designed for all experience levels.
Our premier 6-hour foundational course covers handgun mechanics, ammunition safety, marksmanship fundamentals, and supervised live-fire qualification at the NRA Range. Perfect for obtaining your Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP).
Short on time? Earn your Virginia concealed carry qualification with our 3-hour express orientation. Ideal for busy professionals and first-time shooters seeking focused, beginner-friendly instruction.
Elevate your tactical skills beyond the basics. Master holster drawing, rapid recoil recovery, malfunction clearing under stress, and shoot/don't shoot decision making.
Get dedicated, undivided instruction tailored to your individual goals. Perfect for brand-new shooters wanting private orientation or seasoned shooters diagnosing specific marksmanship habits.
Our classroom and range training take place at the world-renowned NRA Headquarters Range in Fairfax, Virginia. Just minutes from Fairfax City center, our location provides easy highway access via I-66, Route 50, and Route 29.
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Gain hands-on, NRA-certified training for all experience levels at the NRA Range in Fairfax, VA.
View Full Calendar SiteOur training classes and live-fire range sessions are held at the prestigious NRA Range facility located at 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 — just minutes from Old Town Fairfax City and easily accessible from across Northern Virginia.
Yes! Both our NRA Basic Pistol Course (6 hours) and First Step Pistol Orientation (3+ hours) meet all statutory requirements under Virginia Code § 18.2-308.02 for in-person handgun competency certification needed to obtain a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP).
No experience is needed. Our beginner courses are designed specifically for first-time gun owners and novices. We provide firearms and training materials for classroom and range use.
You can easily view our upcoming schedule and reserve your seat online through our course calendar, or contact us directly at 1-571-210-5651.
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"As someone who had never fired a gun before, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience than the Basic Pistol Shooting Course at Live Fire Instruction. Lisa did an excellent job leading the classro..."
"Was an amazing experience and great instructors. Learned a lot. The only critique would be the mass of emails after signing up for the course that say different times to arrive/ end of the class. One..."
"The course was awesome and I learned a lot about gun safety and the laws and rules. I highly recommend it for any person who wants to be thoroughly trained and educated about gun safety and usage."
