Beginner course
First Step Pistol Orientation
A focused, beginner-friendly course with classroom instruction and live-fire practice. This course is listed as meeting Virginia CCW permit training proof requirements.
First Step course detailsIn-person, NRA-certified firearm training for Fairfax County residents at the NRA Range in Fairfax, Virginia. Choose a beginner-friendly course or build your pistol fundamentals.
Live Fire Instruction offers firearm safety, pistol fundamentals, and Virginia concealed carry training for students from Fairfax, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, McLean, Annandale, Burke, Springfield, and nearby communities. Instruction takes place at the NRA Range in Fairfax, VA, a central training location for county residents.
Depending on your starting point, the range is accessible from regional roads including I-66 and Route 50. Check directions from your location before class.
Compare the course options, then check the calendar for upcoming class dates.
Beginner course
A focused, beginner-friendly course with classroom instruction and live-fire practice. This course is listed as meeting Virginia CCW permit training proof requirements.
First Step course detailsFoundational pistol training
A six-hour course covering classroom fundamentals and live-fire range qualification. Suitable for new shooters and students seeking Virginia concealed carry training.
Basic Pistol course detailsWhether you are traveling from Reston, Herndon, McLean, Vienna, Annandale, Burke, or Springfield, find course information and directions before your visit. For a wider list of regional locations, see our Northern Virginia service areas.
Classes are held at the NRA Range, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Live Fire Instruction serves students from communities throughout Fairfax County.
The First Step Pistol Orientation and NRA Basic Pistol + CCW courses are listed as meeting Virginia concealed carry permit training proof requirements. Review the course details and current state requirements before enrolling.
No. First Step Pistol Orientation is designed for beginners, and the Basic Pistol course covers foundational firearm safety and handling.
Students travel to our Fairfax training location from Fairfax, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, McLean, Annandale, Burke, Springfield, and other communities across the county.
Check upcoming course dates or contact our team if you have questions about choosing a class.