4-Week Firearms Safety Training

Description

Step-Up to Certification: 4-Week Firearms Safety & Practical Handgun Training is a structured program designed to take students from beginner fundamentals to full Virginia CHP certification. Over four weeks, participants will build confidence through:

Beginners Firearms Fundamentals — mastering grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control.

Basic Firearms Safety — understanding the universal safety rules and responsible handling.

Practical Handgun Skills — applying fundamentals in real-world scenarios with situational awareness.

VA CHP Certification Course — completing the classroom requirements to apply for your Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit.

This comprehensive pathway ensures students leave with both the knowledge and certification needed to carry responsibly and confidently.

Topics Covered

Schedule Structure:

Weeks 1–2: Classroom instruction (fundamentals, safety, legal responsibilities).

Weeks 3–4: Practical handgun training with live-fire exercises.

Expectations and Outcomes

• A safe, structured, and judgment-focused learning environment

• Clear, step-by-step instruction suitable for all experience levels

• Hands-on coaching in firearm handling, safety, and decision-making

• Dry-fire, holster work, and live-fire fundamentals taught with precision

• Direct, individualized feedback to build confidence and competence

• A respectful, disciplined atmosphere where safety is the top priority

Students are expected to:

• Arrive on time and ready to learn

• Follow all safety instructions without exception

• Maintain a focused, respectful mindset throughout the course

• Engage actively and ask questions when clarification is needed

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the four universal safety rules with confidence

• Safely load, unload, and clear their firearm

• Maintain proper muzzle discipline and trigger-finger control

• Apply foundational shooting techniques with improved accuracy

• Execute safe holster presentation and re-holstering (if applicable)

• Perform dry-fire and live-fire fundamentals effectively

• Identify and correct common shooting errors

• Understand the principles of situational awareness

• Recognize pre-threat indicators and avoid unnecessary conflict

• Apply conflict-avoidance and de-escalation concepts

• Make more informed decisions about personal safety

• Leave with a stronger sense of control, clarity, and responsibility

• Understand their firearm, their gear, and their personal readiness level

• Know how to continue training safely and effectively after the course

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion that may be used to apply for their respective state’s CHP / CCW / CCDW permit, depending on state requirements.

Types

Basic, Combatives / Less Lethal, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training, Constitutional / Permitless Carry, Firearms / Gear Selection, Handgun Fundamentals, In Home Defense Training, Legal Aspects for Use of Force / Avoidance, Prepping and Survival Skills, Seminars / Lectures, USCCA Courses, Virtual Simulation

Documentation Requirements

?? Student Identification Requirement (All Classes)

ID Requirement:
All students are required to present valid, unexpired U.S. government-issued photo identification at the start of class — NO EXCEPTIONS.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

• State-issued driver’s license
• State-issued identification card
• U.S. passport
• U.S. military ID

Students who cannot provide valid identification will not be permitted to participate in the course. Enrollment and associated fees may be forfeited in accordance with the payment and attendance policy.

?? Payment & Registration Policy (All Classes)

• Full payment is required at the time of registration.
• Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
• Course materials, instructor time, facility reservations, and administrative preparation are allocated in advance.

No refunds will be issued for:

• Failure to attend
• Failure to present valid ID
• Late arrival that prevents safe participation
• Removal from class due to unsafe behavior or non-compliance

?? Attendance & Rescheduling Policy

• Students unable to attend must notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance to request rescheduling.
• One (1) reschedule may be granted at the instructor’s discretion, subject to availability.
• Requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice, or failure to appear without notice, will be treated as a no-show and all fees will be forfeited.
• Additional reschedule requests may require payment of a new course fee.

?? Court-Ordered Training Compliance (When Applicable)

For court-ordered or probation-directed training:

• Valid photo ID is mandatory for attendance verification and certificate issuance.
• Students are responsible for ensuring compliance with court-ordered deadlines.
• Certificates of completion and attendance verification are issued only upon successful completion of all required course components.
• Failure to comply with course policies may result in non-completion, which may be reported to the referring authority if required.

?? Safety & Conduct Policy (All Classes)

• The instructor reserves the right to pause or terminate training at any time due to unsafe behavior.
• Students may be removed from class for:
• Unsafe firearms handling
• Failure to follow instructions
• Impairment due to drugs or alcohol
• Disruptive or non-compliant conduct

Removal for safety or conduct reasons does not entitle the student to a refund.

?? Hardship Consideration Clause

Documented hardship situations (medical emergencies, verified court conflicts, or other extenuating circumstances) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Requests must be communicated as soon as reasonably possible.
• Documentation may be required.
• Approval of hardship rescheduling or fee consideration is not guaranteed and remains at the sole discretion of the instructor.
• Repeated hardship requests may require coordination with the referring court or probation office.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

Students are encouraged to bring their Everyday Carry (EDC) firearm to class. All firearms must arrive unloaded and will be inspected during check-in.

• EDC handgun (unloaded; no ammunition in the classroom)

• Quality holster

  • No flimsy, soft-sided, or collapsible holsters

  • Holster must fully cover the trigger guard

• Snap Caps / Dummy Rounds – 10 recommended

• Training ammunition – 100 rounds minimum

• Eye and ear protection

  • May be rented at the range if needed

• Range waiver must be completed prior to class (Students will receive the link or form after registration.)

• Students must be legally able to possess a firearm.

• Students must follow all safety instructions at all times.

• Sturdy belt

• Notebook and pen

• Water and weather-appropriate clothing for range time

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