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Northern Virginia Firearm Training

Northern Virginia firearm training options include our $100 Virginia Concealed Carry Class in Fairfax and private lessons in Fairfax and Lorton. For your first visit to the range, try our first-time shooter package.

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Five participants show their targets and a Trouble Defense BIG BANG shirt after a Northern Virginia firearm training session.
At the range Trouble Defense BIG BANG Experience

01   /   Featured training

Choose your class or package.

Compare what each class includes and when you can choose your dates. Prices are per student.

Virginia permit training

Virginia Concealed Carry Class (CCW)

$100 / person

A beginner-friendly, in-person class in Fairfax for your Virginia concealed handgun permit application.

  • Three hours of classroom instruction
  • No firearm needed for the classroom
  • Optional range instruction is $30 plus range fees. Permit application fees are separate.
Private coaching

Bronze Training Package

$600 / person

For the student who wants an instructor alongside them over several visits.

  • Four private, one-hour range lessons
  • Live online Basic Pistol and a cleaning class
  • Range fees and up to 50 rounds per range session
Multi-state permits

DMV Concealed Carry

$450 / person

Train for DC, Maryland and Virginia in one coordinated course. Each jurisdiction has its own application.

  • Classroom and supervised range instruction
  • Review all required session dates before booking
  • Range fees, ammunition and application costs are extra unless listed
Beginner training

First-Time Shooter Package

$200 / person

For the person who has never held a firearm and wants a guided first trip to the range.

  • Two hours live on Zoom and one hour of cleaning instruction
  • One private, one-hour range lesson
  • Rental, protection, target, up to 50 rounds and range fees included

Buying Bronze or the first-time package? We’ll arrange your sessions with you after purchase. Ask about availability first if you need a particular date.

Private groups

One hour at the range with your group.

Tell us your group size and preferred date. We’ll confirm the range, equipment, availability and total price.

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Nine people pose outdoors after their range session, holding their paper targets.

02   /   Visitors, friends & families

Going to the range together?

Make a Virginia range visit part of your DC trip, or plan a private outing for your own group. An instructor will guide the session.

$175Tourist Range Package
per person
$250BIG BANG Experience
per person

Both visitor packages include instruction, package firearm use, ammunition, protection and the range fee. International visitors and anyone bringing a minor should contact us before paying.

03   /   Classes by goal

Find the class you came for.

04   /   For employers & agencies

Workplace safety training for your team.

Help your staff practice what to say and do when an encounter escalates. Arrange an on-site or live online workshop in de-escalation, workplace violence prevention or active-threat preparedness.

05   /   Before you book

Northern Virginia Firearm Training FAQs

Still deciding between classes?
Call 703-835-0692

I’ve never handled a firearm. Which class should I book?

If you want to ask questions from home, take the $75 live Basic Pistol class. If you want a private first range visit too, the $200 First-Time Shooter Package includes classroom time on Zoom, a cleaning class, range instruction, a rental, protection, ammunition and range fees.

What do I get with Bronze that the first-time package doesn’t include?

Bronze gives you four private one-hour range lessons. The $200 package includes one. Both include Basic Pistol instruction, a cleaning class and range fees. Choose Bronze if you want to return to the range with an instructor and build on each lesson.

How do I choose dates for a package or a permit class?

After buying Bronze or the First-Time Shooter Package, contact our team to arrange the individual sessions. For a DMV concealed carry class, open the scheduler first and review every required date and the meeting location. If your availability is limited, ask about dates before buying a package.

Do I need DMV concealed carry training if I only want one permit?

Choose the course for the permit you want. The Virginia Concealed Carry Class, Maryland Wear and Carry Training and DC Concealed Carry Class can each be booked separately. The $450 package coordinates training for all three. Applicants complete the relevant government applications separately. For Maryland handgun purchase training, see the HQL class.

Do I have to own a firearm, and what will I pay at the range?

The $200 first-time package and the visitor packages include use of a firearm, listed ammunition, protection and range fees. The $80 private lesson covers instruction. Range admission, ammunition and any rental can change your total. Check the inclusions on the class you select.

Can we bring a group or visit from another country?

Yes, we take group inquiries and welcome questions from visitors. Tell us your group size, ages, preferred date and experience level. International visitors and parties with anyone under 18 should contact us before paying so we can confirm eligibility, range requirements and availability.

Which range do I go to?

Check your booking confirmation for the address. Trouble Defense instructors teach at the NRA Range in Fairfax and Sharpshooters in Lorton. Both locations offer classroom and live-fire training. The Fairfax office is for appointments only.

Can you accommodate a blind or low-vision student?

Yes. Explore adaptive firearm instruction or call 703-835-0692 before booking. We’ll talk through the student’s goals, the teaching approach, equipment and location. Ask about private instruction or the next free quarterly education session.

Will a court accept my training certificate?

Ask the court or supervising authority to confirm the required hours, course format and documentation before registering. Compare the remote, hybrid and in-person options, then contact our team to match your written requirements to a course.

Can you train employees at our workplace?

Yes. We offer workplace safety training in person or live online, including de-escalation, workplace violence prevention and active-threat preparedness. Send your group size, location, preferred dates and the situations your staff needs to practice.

Fairfax · Lorton · Live online

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Dee Parker founded Trouble Defense in 2012 and serves as CEO. Sheena Parker is co-owner and lead instructor.