DC and Maryland both give residents and non-residents the right to apply for a concealed carry permit, given that she/he meets the legal criteria and completes the training requirements with a certified instructor. 

The required 16 hours of classroom instruction and 2 hours of range training are completed in-person at the NRA Headquarters, located at 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. 

FFT's course is broken into four parts that students may complete over multiple weekends to accomodate schedules. Students can also complete the training requirements for Virginia and Utah permits at the same time (additional $49 each). 

Part 1 covers the required curriculums regarding basic pistol knowledge and functionality. This segment doubles as an Intro to Firearms & Pistol Shooting Course and is family-friendly. Kids aged 7 and older are welcome to join.

Topics Include: 

• Firearms Safety
• Handgun Components
• Handgun Actions/Functionality
• Ammunition
• Safe Storage - Home & Car
• Child Safety Laws
• Transportation of Firearms
• Shooting Fundamentals
• Pistol Stoppages/Ammo Malfunctions
• Range Safety
• Cleaning & Maintenance

To reserve your spot, finish your event booking. For inquiry, send an email to grace@fftva.com.