I am in contact with Joe regarding firearm training.. just speaking with him gives me confidence…read morethat I am learning from someone that knows their craft well . The 1-1 tutoring offer at such a reasonable price is definitely added value. Eric

My husband and I are new to owning firearms. We weren't able to coordinate getting to one of Joe's…read moregroup classes so he offered to come to our house to teach the class. Our heads are going to explode but wow did he cover everything and then some. By the time he left we were well informed, had handled multiple firearms, felt confident in our abilities, felt like family, and knew he was there for us going forward. What a great guy!!

Have used them for online order transfers for years with no issues plus the lowest transfer fee in…read moretown that I know of. You just fill out their contact form on their website with the requested info and they contact you when it's ready to pick up. Recently bought a handgun and a suppressor + piston from them and had issues with the piston itself at the range. Walked into the store to ask about it, they replaced the piston and test fired it on the spot and walked out in 10 minutes with no questioning of user error, talk of money, or to call the manufacturer/s instead.

My go-to local gun shop for all my fire arms needs. Staff is always helpful and I walk out every…read moretime happy with my interactions. I use them for all my fire arms and suppressors purchases. Bonus that they have the Elite Suppressor Shop kiosk in-house. Highly recommend

Very good knowledge of weapons and helpful to all who enter their place. One feels at home!!!…read moreThank You for You courtesy toward me!!!! Great place to go to!!!!

From the owner: We pay close attention to detail in all aspects of our company. Weather you're having one repaired…read moreor attending one of our training courses. We will ensure that you are satisfied with our service.

I really enjoyed the shooting lessons I took with Venture Ridge. I hadn't shot a handgun before,…read moreand I was initially worried that the gun might go off and hurt someone. The instructor was very safety conscious, and his instruction made me feel more comfortable around the gun. He was super encouraging and patient--and he made the class fun. I had a great time and I learned a lot! I was shooting in small groupings from around 15 feet by the end of my first session. I strongly recommend these lessons to anyone interested in learning to shoot safely (and shoot well).

From the owner: We provide quality firearm education and training for new or experienced shooters. Whether you…read morewant to learn how to properly handle/maintain your brand new firearm purchase or desire to get your concealed handgun permit, we can help. We offer a wide range of courses, including handgun and rifle introductory classes, youth gun education and training, and concealed carry (CCW) classes. Also available are courses designed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) which are provided by certified instructors. In addition to our new shooter classes for adults, we provide youth training events to help parents teach responsible gun safety and handling. Classroom portions of training classes are held at First Strike Munitions in Fredericksburg while live-fire shooting is accomplished at different ranges in the area. Call or email us today to learn more.

Excellent customer service. Ned was more than helpful with the transfer paperwork. Very…read moreknowledgeable gunsmith. It is great to have one in the local area.

Bought an old Sear's single shot bolt action .22 a few months ago from Purcell's on a drive through…read morethe town. Had a good chat with the folks inside. Great people and fair prices.

Customer service is rated at a 2 star. No Green top representative is never at the counter.read more

Really friendly and knowledgeable. They're pretty process-heavy, but it's a fun range, so they have…read moreto be. I came in here and bought my first gun. The Manager patiently walked me through 7-8 guns and talked me through the benefits and drawbacks of each one of them. Left with a nice starter gun and a round at the range! Can't complain. Not 5* for me because things moved a little slow there. Vibes were good but not 5* optimal.

Jim Nida is an outstanding instructor hands-down. My wife, daughter and I attended his training,…read morewhich he adjusted to meet our busy schedules, and provided some the most professional yet personable training I've personally have ever participated in. His course is set within the NRA standards and he used his extensive law enforcement background to provide a very grounded approach to handgun orientation, safety, and firing. He dealt with three very different levels of experience within the same class and made it enjoyable and educational at the same time. He is patient and thoughtful with all his students and made both my wife and daughter feel totally at ease; no pressure, no games, no judgment. I would highly recommend him to anyone of any skill level seeking CCW accredited training or for more advanced skills; which we all agreed we will be calling him for soon. A great experience for all levels of proficiency; beginner to advance.

When I signed up for the First Steps class at Handgun Academy Va, I was a complete novice to…read morehandguns -- didn't know how to shoot, load, handle, or store a handgun. After just 2 hours in the classroom, I felt confident and prepared to head to the range with the instructor and try out what I had learned. Jim Nida is professional and clearly experienced at what he does, and makes an excellent instructor, especially for beginners. I received a certificate from attending his course that will allow me to apply for my Virginia concealed carry permit. I will be back to take more lessons from him on more specific skills (of my choosing, which is even better!). I will be recommending Handgun Academy Va to everyone I know, and anyone who is interesting in learning how to shoot. As a woman, it's important that I can feel protected, and thanks to Jim I feel like I can defend myself and handle weapons accurately and safely.

Incredible class that not only reviewed basics of shooting but also crossed into the details of…read moresome advance training.

From the owner: TOC was founded by a select group of officers from the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)…read morecommunity, with the goal of providing quality tactical training for law enforcement, military and civilian personnel. We believe in consistently striving to bring our students the most up to date, proven methods of quality instruction in: - Firearms - Tactics - Self Defense - Tactical Medicine - Active Shooter Response With this experience we bring the best in firearms training to the civilian, law enforcement and military world, sharing years of knowledge and expertise in the field of personal defense. Our instructors will share their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship, safety, and survival skills to develop the student’s confidence in their ability to manipulate their weapon system and apply accurate fire to targets or in a worst case scenario, the defense of themselves or loved ones.

Great food, good attentive service. Nice oviance to a Mexican restaurant. I had only one complaint…read morein that the children of the servers or owner sat at patrons tables playing video games and or video on tablets at volumes that the whole restaurant heard, it definitely took away from the experience, I really liked the food.

I never knew this place was here... Came here for a shooting show/event. They have a lot of land,…read moremany ranges, some up to 100 yards and various setups of shooting scenes (doors, cars, cover, etc). It was an impressive visit!