We had a private concealed carry class for our family, and it was an excellent experience. Mark was…read moreextremely knowledgeable, thorough, and professional. There was a lot of information covered, but he presented everything in a real-world, practical way that was easy to understand and apply. He took the time to answer all of our questions and made sure everyone felt comfortable and informed throughout the class. You could tell he genuinely cared about safety, responsibility, and making sure we understood not just the laws, but how things work in real-life situations. We all really enjoyed the class and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality firearms training.

Capital Defense (Mark Briley) provides excellent instruction for concealed carry and self-defense…read more I recently took the 16-hour DC/MD CC course after previously taking the Utah/VA course. Mark is entertaining and engaging and I was never board. For the DC/MD course he has a co-instructor, George, who is an attorney in DC and has argued many second amendment rights cases in DC and has helped to change policy. The combination of skills and legal insight is important and gives you the knowledge and confidence needed to carry a firearm. I highly recommend Mark both in the class room and on the range.

Took this course yesterday and really learned a lot! The instructors are true professionals and…read moreknow their guns and gun safety and share their knowledge in an easy-to-understand format. It was very 'hands on' which was great for this beginner since I knew next to nothing about guns. The classroom prep was vital before actually getting on the range and shooting real ammo. I will definitely need lots of range practice, but I feel like I am well on my way to knowing how to defend myself. I plan to take the Family Safety Training Center's First Aid/CPR class as well!

From the owner: We offer a range of training related to personal, family and community safety. Our classes are all…read moreclassroom based, with the exception of when practical training and evaluation is necessary off site. Private one on one training is available, as well as training for groups off site. We can teach and certify you in the areas of First Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and Blood-borne Pathogen Awareness. We also teach a variety Firearm Safety, Concealed Carry and Home Defense course. We aim to create a training organization that engages students and leaves them with the knowledge that they have received a comprehensive skill set, and a trust that they have an family organization they can return to time and again for new skills. Through proper training we can have more citizens ready with the skills they need not only for their family and employers, but also to serve their communities.

While I am a member of IWLA's ARL-FFX chapter, I gotta say that the NRA HQ Shooting range is not a…read morebad place for me to shoot now and then. Especially since the pistol and rifle ranges at my club are outdoors, it's convenient to come here when it's super windy or super rainy. You don't have to be an NRA member to shoot here, but you do get a discount. Also, there are no gun rentals at this range -- if you wanna shoot, bring your own firearms. They also have range rules on what ammo you can shoot, and they will check your ammo before they assign you a range. Thankfully, they have ammo for sale if your ammo isn't shootable at the range, and/or you forgot your ammo. If it's your first time coming to the range, you will be required to take a range safety test (if you're an average shooter with common sense, it's nearly impossible to fail unless you're intentionally trying to fail). Once you pass, you get a range card that you have to pay for, but once you buy it, you never have to pay again (unless you misplace it). Also, ladies: I recommend coming out on Thursday night! Not only do you get a discount on your range reservation, but you also get a free range card on your first visit! All in all, the NRA HQ range is great. As long as you follow the rules, it is not a bad place to shoot.

I want to give a huge shoutout to the staff at the National Rifle Association. I thought I had lost…read moremy wallet while I was there, and without me even having to ask, one of the gentlemen immediately went back and reviewed the security footage to help figure out where I may have left it. The entire staff genuinely helped look for it and treated the situation like it mattered to them too. What really amazed me was that a few days later, I actually received a follow-up phone call asking if I had found my wallet. That kind of customer service is almost unheard of these days. Sadly, true customer service feels lost nowadays, so when a company goes above and beyond like this, it deserves to be recognized. Thank you to everyone there for your kindness, professionalism, and willingness to help. It truly meant a lot.

I signed up for the conceal carry class on Groupon. I then signed up for range sessions with Keith…read moreJordan. The Trouble Defense team is very professional! Sheena is very responsive to schedule sessions and Keith is very patient. He has a very calm teaching style that made me feel very comfortable. Since my training, I am more educated on self-defense laws, have my conceal carry training certificate and feel comfortable going to the range by myself to shoot my personal firearm. The instructor helped me choose my first firearm that I fit my needs. I recommend Trouble Defense to anyone. From individuals not comfortable with firearms to experienced people that want to sharpen their skills. As a result of my awesome experience, I plan to continue to use their services!

I highly recommend! The instructors are phenomenal! They are very knowledgeable, professional ,…read morefamily oriented, and friendly. They were able to answer all of my questions and helped me face my fears. Not only were they kind but they were extremely patient with me. They made sure I was comfortable and guided me every step of the way. If you are looking for firearm training, safety seminars, etc; Trouble Defense is the place to go!

Rob was very helpful to myself & my family in our time of need. His service and diligence were…read moreamazing, and we felt very comfortable working with him. I would highly recommend any of Homeland Protection's services: the agency went above and beyond time and time again for a fraction of the cost that other companies would have charged.

Great quick service. I needed fingerprints right away and they drove out to where I was.read more

I went to their concealed carry fundamentals course. The primary instructor was john murphy with…read morethree assistants so the ratio of instructor to student was 3:1. The class started with a good lecture about the serious nature of concealed carry. There was an excellent medical briefing prior to shooting which is lacking in many classes. The class had various levels of ability and the instructors were able to help everyone. This is a good class for beginners and more experienced shooters. An important reminder is to review the equipment list so you don't have any problems at the beginning of the class. Even with some problems, the instructors assisted some shooters by supplying ammo or equipment, read the equipment list.

Murphy is a great teacher. There were several people in the…read moreclass who were Iraq or Afghanistan combat vets. These guys express that even they learned something in the two day class. The "team building exercise," is a blast.

Update- I just did a range session! Loved it and SoLo let me shoot his rifle. I'm planning a "shoot…read moren sip" with my girlfriends soon.

I took a concealed carry class and was completely satisfied. The actual classroom was a little…read moredifficult to find as it is not well marked but the class was fine.

Andy Roger's class on was comprehensive and informative on Virginia law, guns, and gun safety. He…read morewas very polite and a patient teacher, who happily answered all our questions. Andy emphasized safety and was kind enough to add on the Utah Concealed Permit course for those who were interested directly following the Conceal Carry Permit Class. He offered full service including fingerprinting, passport photos, and helped us fill out our applications at no extra cost to the Utah class. I appreciated having an instructor that is professional and not only knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter, but who genuinely cares about his fellow citizens being able to defend themselves and practice their constitutional rights. I read a previous review mentioning race, and the insinuation is absurd. Eight out of ten students in the class were African American and Latino, and there were only two men in the class on that particular Saturday. Everyone was treated with inclusion, dignity, and respect. If you have any interest in taking the class, do so. It is money well spent, and you will have a great time and meet nice people.

I had a great experience with FFL. I will definitely use them again in the near future.read more

I don't recommend this establishment to anyone they are totally rip-off and scam . I been as armed…read moresecurity officer since fifteen years and always pass . Never pay them by cash use credit cards payment. Whoever pay as cash or Apple Pay Cash app Zelle they fail them . Instructions are rude and racist & treat you like kid . They pass people who never hold gun in there hand . This place is open for making money even one of the instructor told me we pay too much rent $5000 a month .All this good reviews in google & yelps written by there own staff because all these positive reviews names looks very familiar because I was there in there class . Good Luck

As you see Jacob P review below . Same as me I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone to my worse…read moreenemy. They took almost $900 from me for nothing. If i went to other schools it will worth it & I will successfully completed my all licenses. In my 16 year experience I never have to go back to school because they purposely want me to fail me so they can make more money. I made a mistake paying them by as Apple Pay . Whoever in class students paid by credit card they pass them. Not only that one of the student was fail & they gave him a favor & pass him right front of me .There is so many certified DCJS schools are in springfield or Tyson corner areas with excellent instructor with experience. . Void scam

I was a first-time shooter prior to my session with Paul. I took his Introduction to Handguns…read moreclass, 1on1. Went into the class nervous, a bit shaky--all the things you'd expect for one's first time shooting. Around four hours later, I left the class feeling confident, informed, and empowered! Paul's attentiveness, friendliness, and wealth of expertise make him the premier resource for anyone looking to learn how to safely use a firearm. If I had children, I would recommend them to Paul if and when the time came for them to have their first training session.

There's a reason for Paul's google map rating! The training was way better then expected as Paul…read morewent above and beyond. He definitely knows how to work with different audiences, skill levels, and ages. My teenager, I quote "enjoyed it, and felt supported, especially at the range". Thank you!