If you've been searching for a shooting range near me in Fairfax or Northern Virginia, you are in luck. Fairfax is home to one of the cleanest, safest, and most technologically advanced indoor shooting facilities in the nation: the NRA Headquarters Range.
Whether you are looking for open range time, preparing for your Virginia Concealed Carry Permit, or looking forprivate shooting lessons near Fairfax, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about range facilities, amenities, etiquette, and expert instruction.
Located conveniently at 11250 Waples Mill Road in Fairfax, Virginia, the NRA Range is a 50-yard, 32-lane indoor shooting complex designed for both novices and seasoned marksmen. It is the official training headquarters for Live Fire Instruction.
Shoot year-round in total comfort. The NRA Range features 32 individual 50-yard lanes capable of handling handguns, shotguns, and standard centerfire rifles.
Equipped with advanced multi-stage HEPA air ventilation that constantly circulates clean, lead-filtered air for maximum shooter safety and comfort.
User-friendly programmable target carriers allow you to position your target at precise yardages from 7 to 50 yards with the press of a button.
Conveniently purchase eye/ear protection, factory new ammunition, targets, and shooting accessories directly on-site before your session.
Train 1-on-1 with certified instructors or enroll in our weekly CCW permit classes.
Maximize your range time with structured, expert coaching. Live Fire Instruction offers classes for every skill level.
Personalized 60-minute marksmanship coaching at the NRA Range. Perfect for beginner orientation, fixing recoil anticipation, or fine-tuning defensive accuracy.
Our comprehensive 6-hour course covering firearm safety, pistol mechanics, and live-fire range qualification to earn your Virginia Concealed Carry Permit.
A 3-hour fast-track pistol safety orientation with live-fire range practice, qualifying you for your Virginia CHP in a single afternoon or evening.
Whether you are visiting a shooting range near Fairfax for the first time or returning for practice, strictly following range safety protocol ensures a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
Never uncase a firearm in the lobby, parking lot, or behind the firing line. Firearms must remain completely unloaded and in a case until you are at your assigned booth.
Even when a firearm is unloaded or locked open, keep the barrel pointed directly towards the bullet trap downrange at all times.
Rest your index finger along the frame outside the trigger guard until your sights are aligned on target and you are ready to fire.
Proper eye protection and hearing protection (earmuffs or earplugs) must be put on before entering the range airlock doors and worn throughout your stay.
First-time visitors must complete a standard safety briefing and range waiver, present a valid government-issued photo ID, and wear approved eye and ear protection. If you are taking a course with Live Fire Instruction, our instructors will guide you through check-in and range rules seamlessly.
You can book directly through Live Fire Instruction by visiting our Private Shooting Lessons page. We offer 60-minute one-on-one and two-person sessions tailored to your individual goals and skill level.
Live Fire Instruction provides NRA Basic Pistol, First Step Pistol Orientation (Express CCW), NRA Advanced CCW Defensive Pistol, and One-on-One Private Coaching at the NRA Range in Fairfax.
Yes, the NRA Range is open to the public as well as NRA members. When enrolling in a Live Fire Instruction training course, your classroom instruction and supervised live-fire lane reservations are pre-arranged.
Join thousands of shooters who have trained with Live Fire Instruction at the NRA Range. View our upcoming class dates or contact us to schedule private 1-on-1 coaching.
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