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Virginia Concealed Carry Course

Whether you are looking to get your Concealed Carry Permit or simply interested in learning the Virginia laws regarding self-defense or carrying a firearm, this class is for you.

The class is open to both VA residents and Non-Residents.

In this 2 hour course we will cover everything (and then some) that is required to allow you to get your permit. We will cover the importance of firearm safety, situational awareness, personal and home defense, the basic nomenclature and operation of handguns, where you can and can’t carry your firearm in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as, the Virginia laws on self-defense and the use of deadly force.

The course is a mix of lecture, visual presentations, group discussion, personal anecdotes, testimonials, video presentations, and question/answer sessions.

Virginia is a “Shall Issue” state, so once you have cleared the background check, you will receive your permit to carry a concealed handgun which is recognized in 35 states. If you want to increase the number of states you have reciprocity with you can take our Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Class (3 hrs. $115.00) and apply for a Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit which will give you a total of 39 states that will recognize your permits.

Length of Course: 2 hours. $75.00

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[accordion_item title=”What do I need to bring?”]

Everything you need will be provided in class. All you are required to bring is your current and valid driver’s license or government issued identification.

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[accordion_item title=”Do I need to bring a firearm?”]

No, you do not need to own or bring a firearm.

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[accordion_item title=”Do I need to know how to shoot?”]
No, you do not need a familiarity with firearms prior to attending this course.

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[accordion_item title=”Will we shoot during class?”]
No, for the standard Virginia Permit shooting/qualifying is not required. However, we do offer and recommend an optional live fire module (which is required for the Florida permit). We also have other course offerings which include range time on our simulator or live fire for additional instruction.

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[accordion_item title=”Will I walk away with my permit?”]
No, you will receive your training certificate (good for your lifetime) that satisfies all of the requirements to receive a Virginia concealed handgun permit and explicit directions on how to proceed. Virginia is a “Shall Issue” state and if you have a clean record you will receive your
permit within a few weeks. By law, it can take no longer than 45 days.

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[accordion_item title=”Do I need to attend this class if I’m a Veteran?”]
The short answer is no. Concealed permits are issued by the judge in your County of residence. As long as you have your military ID, DD214, or other identifying paperwork showing military experience with handguns, most judges will issue you a permit without any additional training. However, we recommend our class anyway as you may not be familiar with many of the laws governing Virginia concealed carry.

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[accordion_item title=”What if I’m just stationed in Virginia?”]
You qualify!! Take your orders to the courthouse and you can apply for a Virginia Resident concealed permit.

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[accordion_item title=”What if I have an expired permit?”]
You will need to re-apply. No additional coursework is required, as long as you have your original training certificate. If you do not have your certificate you will have to take another class.

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[accordion_item title=”How many states can I carry in with my Virginia permit?”]
This is subject to constant updates due to ever changing laws however; the Virginia resident concealed permit is currently recognized by the states shown in the map above on this page.

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[accordion_item title=”What if I’m not a Virginia resident?”]
Our class qualifies you for a Virginia non-resident permit.

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Utah Concealed Carry Permit Course

~Provides both Virginia AND Utah Permit Requirements~

What good does it do for a Virginia Resident or a Non-Resident to receive a Utah concealed carry permit?

That’s a good question, and the answer is: You can legally carry a concealed firearm in 39 states with the combination of both a Virginia and a Utah Permit.  So, as you travel, a Utah concealed carry permit will allow you to protect yourself in more states than just a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit alone.

All 50 States now (with Illinois joining kicking and screaming) issue Concealed Carry Permits, and in every one of those states the crime rate has gone down when concealed carry permits became more readily available to law abiding citizens.

Our Utah Concealed Carry Permit training class takes 3 hours, and covers all of the requirements to obtain the Utah Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit. The course is a classroom based course taught by NRA certified & Utah BCI certified instructors.  Course instruction includes:  handgun safety rules, handgun parts and operation, ammunition, fundamentals of shooting, safe firearms handling, Utah criminal & traffic code, practical and legal considerations, and more.

We do a lot more than just teach a Utah concealed carry permit training class. We also provide the required…

  • Application
  • Fingerprinting
  • 2×2 Photos
  • Photocopy of your driver’s license
  • Photocopy of concealed handgun permit (current holders)

All you have to do after taking our class is mail everything in to Utah with your application fee and wait!

Length of Course: 3 hours. $115.00

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[accordion_item title=”What is the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit and why is it so popular??”]

The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) is one of the most sought-after permit because with it, law-abiding citizens may currently legally carry a firearm concealed in 39 states when combined with a Virginia Resident Permit.

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[accordion_item title=”How would you describe the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) course?”]

The Utah CFP course is a 3-4 hour classroom based course taught by NRA certified & Utah BCI certified instructors. The course includes the following topics: handgun safety rules, handgun parts and operation, ammunition, fundamentals of shooting, safe firearms handling, Utah criminal & traffic code, U.S. federal firearms regulations, BCI administration policy, practical and legal considerations, and more.

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[accordion_item title=”What is included in the tuition cost for the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit course?”]
In addition to the classroom portion of the class, you also receive the FBI fingerprinting (which is required), and passport photo service to help expedite the submitting of your application. Also each course participant packet contains: handouts for the material covered, a Utah Non-Resident CFP application, and an envelope to mail in all of your paperwork.

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[accordion_item title=”Do I have to be a resident of Utah to obtain this permit?”]
No. Any U.S. citizen of any state (including the District of Columbia) may apply for a non-resident Utah Concealed Firearm Permit after taking the required course with us.

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[accordion_item title=”In addition to taking the required Utah training, what are the application requirements for obtaining a Utah non-resident Concealed Firearm Permit?”]

  • Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
  • Applicant must obtain a concealed permit (CFP, CCW, or CHP) from their home state and submit a copy of it with their application for the Utah permit only if you live in a state that recognizes or has reciprocity with the Utah CFP. Maryland & DC don’t have reciprocity with Utah, however, Virginia does. People that take the Utah course with us will also receive a course completion certificate signed by instructors that are both NRA Certified & Utah BCI Certified. This course completion certificate can be used to apply for a concealed permit in their home state if needed. Residency is determined by your state issued identification. A list of reciprocal state are below.
  • Proof of good character…whereas the applicant;
    • has not been convicted of a felony;
    • has not been convicted of any crime of violence;
    • has not been convicted of any offense involving the use of alcohol;
    • has not been convicted of any offenses involving the unlawful use of narcotics or other controlled substances;
    • has not been convicted of any offenses involving moral turpitude;
    • has not been convicted of any offense involving domestic violence;
    • has not been adjudicated by a court of a state or of the United States as
      mentally incompetent, unless the adjudication has been withdrawn or
      reversed.
    • A criminal background check is conducted for all applicants.
    • If you have unique or specific questions about your eligibility status, please contact a Utah BCI Investigator at (801) 957-8620 before sending in your application to obtain Utah’s Concealed Firearm Permit. Note that all offenses indicated above are not absolute disqualifiers.

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[accordion_item title=”Which states have reciprocity and recognition with Utah?”]
To see a list of states that have formal written agreements to honor a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit, Click Here

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[accordion_item title=”Do you accept walk-up registrations for this course?”]
Yes, absolutely!

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[accordion_item title=”Which permit is more widely accepted throughout the United States, the Florida Concealed Firearm License or the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit?”]
This is a hard question to answer. Laws and reciprocity agreements change all the time. Florida is a sought after permit; however, Utah currently does have 2 more states that recognize its permit. This is due to recent reciprocity changes.

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[accordion_item title=”Is there an application fee to apply for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit?”]
Yes, there is a fee to apply for the 5 year Utah Non-Resident Firearm Permit. The cost is only $49.00 and must be paid to the Bureau of Criminal Identification when you mail in all of your paperwork.

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[accordion_item title=”What do I need to bring with me to the class?”]
Everything you need will be provided in class. All you are required to bring is your current and valid driver’s license or government issued identification.

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[accordion_item title=”Where do you offer this course?”]
We teach our concealed permit course in our Hendon, VA office on Tuesday evenings starting at 6pm. We also offer private courses and will come to your location to teach a minimum of 10 people.

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Private Concealed Carry Permit Course

We can provide you and your friends, your business, your church group, or any other functions with a Private Concealed Carry Class.

We will come to you! We can teach it at your location. We can also bring our 40 ft. Mobile Classroom Trailer to your location. It is fully self-contained and has a capacity of about 25 people.

If you have a small group (or large group) let us know and we can work out the details. We like to get at least 10 students when we come to you or bring our Mobile Classroom.

If you are interested in a private course, or for more information, please contact us directly: [email protected].  Please reference the Private Concealed Carry Class in the subject line.

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The Legal Use of Firearms for Self-Defense

This course teaches Virginia’s legal limits on the use of deadly force in self-defense situations, with a particular focus on the use of firearms.  It will give you a working knowledge of the legal boundaries between a justifiable self-defense shooting and a shooting that will expose you to criminal prosecution and civil damages liability.  If you live or work in Virginia and rely on firearms for self-defense, this course will give you a practical set of guidelines and steps you can take to maximize your chances of winning (and financially surviving) the legal battle that inevitably follows a self-defense shooting.

The course is presented in a three hour session with a short break between Parts I and II.  In Part I, we explain in everyday terms Virginia’s boundaries between lawful and unlawful defensive shootings.  Our presentation is highlighted and illustrated with useful, practical examples involving real-life situations.  We cover street confrontations, home invasions and the Castle Doctrine, Virginia’s stand your ground principle, and defending others.  We also cover Virginia’s legal rules relating to threat duration and proportionality of response.  The latter two subjects are perhaps the most troublesome areas of Virginia self-defense law, and you need to understand them well if you rely on firearms for self-defense.  We also address whether you can still rely on prevention of an atrocious felony in Virginia to justify the use of deadly force.

In Part II, we describe the legal battle that follows on the heels of almost every self-defense shooting.  We explain each step in the post-shooting legal process and give you a real understanding of how the system works.  We teach you how to deal with the critical time just after a self-defense shooting, including 911 calls, pre-arrest interaction with the police, when and how to assert your Fifth Amendment rights, and what follows after an arrest.  What you do in these circumstances will have a huge effect on how the legal system will treat you.  We provide you with practical steps you should take and tools you will need to (i) protect your legal rights and (ii) help you (and your counsel) extricate you from the legal system with the least amount of difficulty.  We will also give you useful information about how you can obtain the financial resources you will need in the event of a protracted legal battle.

The course is taught by Steve Sulzer, co-founder of Sulzer Green Taylor PLLC in Washington, D.C.  Steve is a highly-respected attorney with 34 years of legal experience and special expertise in the law of self-defense in Virginia.  Steve is also an NRA-certified pistol instructor, has held a Virginia concealed carry permit since the late 1990s, and has ten years of competitive shooting experience.

For more information, please contact us directly: [email protected]. Please reference the Legal Use of Firearms Class in the subject line.

Length of Course: 3 Hours Regular Price $95.00 

 

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AK-47 Build Class

It seems everyone is building AR-15s these days, but wouldn’t it be fun to branch out and build your very own AK-47? This is a chance of a lifetime to learn about AK pattern rifles by getting your hands dirty and building one yourself!

No tools are required to take this class; everything needed to build YOUR AK Rifle will be provided! The only prerequisite for this class is a basic knowledge of firearms and firearm safety.

We will be building AK rifles in 7.62 caliber. These rifles will be assembled (by you) from de-milled AK-47 parts kits, new US-made receivers, new US-made barrels, and all required US parts for 922r compliance. The parts kits are mostly numbers-matching, except for the front trunnion. All journals are measured, as well as the parts to be pressed, to make sure the fit is correct. The headspace has been checked and set with a GO gauge, then with a NO-GO gauge. After setting the headspace, the barrel pin hole has been drilled and reamed for the new barrel pin. The pin will be pressed most of the way through so it can be removed during the build process to install rivets. The rear sight, gas block, and front sight will come pressed on and pinned to the brand new US-made barrel. A special fixture is used to make sure each piece fits correctly, and to ensure proper alignment on the barrel.

This is a standard AK-47 rifle build; only bolt-on accessories for customization can be fitted during the build, and any accessorizing requiring extra machining cannot be achieved during the limited time frame of this class.

This is not a leisurely-paced class, but each step in the process will be explained and supervised. By the end of day, you will have a fully assembled AK-47 rifle, built by YOU! You can complete the Federal 4473 and Virginia paperwork and leave with rifle in hand, or for non-residents, you may have your rifle shipped to an FFL of your choosing, for transfer to you (please research state and local laws in your location). We have all the necessary licenses to do this legally (FFL, Manufacturing, etc.). These will be 100% legal by all Federal and Virginia state laws, 922r compliant, serialized firearms when finished.

Payment in full is required for registration and placement in the class. When filling out the registration form please include a contact phone number and we will get in touch with you to complete the payment for the class registration. Unfortunately we cannot use our online credit card processor for this transaction, and must run this transaction manually through our offline credit card processor.

For any questions, contact us at [email protected]. Please reference the AK Build Class in the subject line.

Used Wood Under Folder $775.00 (price includes tax)

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AR-15 Build Class

There is a real sense of pride associated with building your own rifle but not all of us have the knowledge, skills or experience to do that. For that reason we have developed this course.

No tools are required to take this class; everything needed to build YOUR AR Rifle will be provided! The only prerequisite for this class is a basic knowledge of firearms and firearm safety.

We will be building AR rifles in .223/5.56, 300blk, or .308 caliber. These rifles will be assembled (by you) from new parts, new US-made Mill-Spec receivers, new US-made Mill Spec barrels, etc..

This is a standard AR rifle build; only bolt-on accessories for customization can be fitted during the build, and any accessorizing requiring extra machining cannot be achieved during the limited time frame of this class.

This is not a leisurely-paced class, but each step in the process will be explained and supervised. By the end of day, you will have a fully assembled AR-15 or AR-10 rifle, built by YOU! You can complete the Federal 4473 and Virginia paperwork and leave with rifle in hand, or for non-residents, you may have your rifle shipped to an FFL of your choosing, for transfer to you (please research state and local laws in your location). We have all the necessary licenses to do this legally (FFL, Manufacturing, etc.). These will be 100% legal by all Federal and Virginia state laws, serialized firearms when finished.

Payment in full is required for registration and placement in the class. When filling out the registration form please include a contact phone number and we will get in touch with you to complete the payment for the class registration. Unfortunately we cannot use our online credit card processor for this transaction, and must run this transaction manually through our offline credit card processor.

For any questions, contact us at [email protected]. Please reference the AR Build Class in the subject line.

AR-15 Pistol 10.5″ Barrel $800.00 (price includes tax)

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1911 Build Class

This is your chance to learn about and build one of the iconic handguns of the day, the Colt 1911 .45acp Pistol.

No tools are required to take this class; everything needed to build YOUR 1911 Pistol will be provided! The only prerequisite for this class is a basic knowledge of firearms and firearm safety.

We will be building 1911’s in .45acp caliber. These Pistols will be assembled (by you) from new parts, new US-made Frames, New US-made Slides, new US-made barrels, and US-made internal parts as well. We will be using quality parts from Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, and Les Baer for the builds.

This is a standard 1911 Pistol build; No modifications can be fitted during the build, and any accessorizing requiring extra machining cannot be achieved during the limited time frame of this class.

This is not a leisurely-paced class, but each step in the process will be explained and supervised. By the end of day, you will have a fully assembled and functioning 1911 Pistol, built by YOU! You can complete the Federal 4473 and Virginia paperwork and leave with rifle in hand, or for non-residents, you may have your rifle shipped to an FFL of your choosing, for transfer to you (please research state and local laws in your location). We have all the necessary licenses to do this legally (FFL, Manufacturing, etc.). These will be 100% legal by all Federal and Virginia state laws, serialized firearms when finished.

Payment in full is required for registration and placement in the class. When filling out the registration form please include a contact phone number and we will get in touch with you to complete the payment for the class registration. Unfortunately we cannot use our online credit card processor for this transaction, and must run this transaction manually through our offline credit card processor.

For any questions, contact us at [email protected]. Please reference the 1911 Build Class in the subject line.

Commander 4.25″ Barrel $1250.00 (price includes tax)

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