Ladies First Course
Basic - Empowering women to gain confidence, competence, and safety with firearms through hands-on, practical training.
Duration: 6 hours — 3 hours classroom, 3 hours live-fire range training
$175.00
Fee
| Date | Availability | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register Now | November 8 Saturday | 7 - 10 Students | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | Nathan Bearfield |
Description
The Ladies First Course is a women-only firearms training program designed to empower students with the skills, confidence, and mindset necessary for personal protection and responsible gun ownership.
This course combines hands-on firearms instruction, situational awareness, and real-world self-defense scenarios in a supportive, safe environment. Students will practice marksmanship fundamentals, firearm safety, defensive shooting, and range etiquette. A
ll training is conducted on private, secure ranges within Northern Virginia, conveniently located near Haymarket, VA.
Topics Covered
Firearms safety and range etiquette
Fundamentals of marksmanship
Drawing from holster and controlled presentation
Live-fire drills for accuracy and speed
Defensive shooting and situational awareness
Scenario-based self-defense training
Concealed carry safety and legal considerations
Expectations and Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
Demonstrate safe handling and operation of their firearm
Apply defensive shooting techniques in realistic scenarios
Understand range and self-defense safety rules
Gain confidence in personal protection and situational awareness
Receive a certificate of completion for Virginia Concealed Carry
Types
Basic, Intermediate, Active Shooter Response Training, Benchrest, Church / Business - Safety / Security, Combatives / Less Lethal, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training, In Home Defense Training, Instructor Training Courses, Legal Aspects for Use of Force / Avoidance, Medical Other, Private Classes (Group / Individual), Scenario Based Training, Seminars / Lectures, Shooting Sports Other, Women's Only Courses, Youth Classes
Documentation Requirements
Students must bring a valid photo ID. Email confirmation will include range location, directions, and class checklist.
The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.
Requirements
Firearm: 9mm, .40, or .45 caliber pistol (*9mm guns included in course cost, students are encouraged to bring their own but not necessary)
Ammunition: 100–150 rounds per studen (available for purchase on-site if needed)
Eye and ear protection
- Clothing suitable for range safety and movement
- No Serpa Holsters
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