Myself, my wife, and my mother in law are all Veterans and absolutely LOVED. This class. No BS and…read morean all around fun time! They made it such a fun and comfortable environment with so many useful resources at their disposal for us to use. I'd recommend these two over any of the big corporate Concealed Carry classes for sure. Location was really easy to find and get to and they were communicative throughout the whole scheduling. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a concealed carry cert!

I just took Paramount Tactical Solution's Defensive Handgun I & II this past weekend with my son…read moreand his friend. I have taken medical courses through Paramount in the past, which were great, so I came to these courses with very high expectations. Gary and his staff of experienced professional instructors met and exceeded my expectations in every way! They truly are phenomenal instructors who obviously have years of not only operational experience, but years of training experience. They are able to watch you shoot and find those very small things you aren't doing properly and show you how to fix those things. I've been shooting for years and have a military background. On a flat range I am a pretty good shooter. The amount I leveled up from this past weekend is truly remarkable. My son who attended with me is starting a police academy in the beginning of the year and had almost no experience going into the training at Paramount. The instructors took the time to give him the instruction to give him an awesome base upon which to build. They had him shooting very accurately and with confidence by the end of the weekend. I couldn't recommend Paramount Tactical Solutions enough to anyone who is looking to become a better shooter or learn medical. I will definitely be returning to Paramount Tactical Solutions for more training in the future!

This is the place to come train at. Whether a new shooter or an experienced pro their training and…read moreindividual attention is like no other place I have ever been!

Chris is an amazing instructor! I enrolled in his concealed carry with absolutely no knowledge and…read morecame out with the confidence that I needed to not only fire multiple different firearms but also be safe while doing it. Bonus he makes everything fun!

From the owner: Your go-to destination for firearms training in Winchester, VA. Whether you're a beginner learning…read morefirearm safety or an experienced shooter refining your self-defense skills, our expert instructors offer private lessons, group training, and one-on-one coaching tailored to your needs We provide comprehensive programs including Virginia Concealed Carry Permit courses, defensive shooting classes, and NRA-certified firearm education and much more. Our training is flexible — choose from live-fire instruction or classroom-only concealed carry options. Need a firearm for training? We offer affordable firearm rentals during live-fire sessions so you can train with confidence ​At Boolits Builders LLC, our mission is simple “We provide the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning, carrying, and manipulating your firearms safely, confidently, and accurately” Take the next step toward mastering your firearm skills. If you’ve been searching for firearms training near me, your path to safe, confident gun ownership starts here We are located on the west side of Winchester, VA We are open Monday ~ Saturday 9AM ~ Dusk (Appointment only)

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!!

I was a total newbie in regards to guns and gun safety before taking his class. Mr. Hernandez is an…read moreexpert instructor (ex Military) who covers all aspects of gun use and gun safety. Whether you are new or experienced....you can't go wrong with his expertise instruction classes. Covers all aspects in being able to protect yourself with proper technique. Now, I feel confident and competent in my handling of a weapon. Call him and take his classes. Highly recommended.

Home Safe Defensive Solutions is an awesome business to get your gun training from. The lead…read moretrainer, Juan Hernandez is very knowledgeable, patient, and loves helping people learn about personal protection and home defense.

I attended the TSS Combat Pistol Course as an observer and am looking forward to participating next…read moretime as a student. I've taken weapons training before by other service providers and can say with the utmost certainty that the time invested with each student, one on one sidebar instruction, professionalism, and overall course management by TSS instructors is top tier. These guys are committed to making sure you achieve your personal and course objectives so that you walk away with the confidence of being a much better shooter.

From the owner: We train and educate the general populace in firearms and tactical training.read more

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.

Great Class. Very informative. Mark has great integrity and we loved the class engagement…read more Expect a full morning of instruction. Mark offers services for the application process. We would recommend this class.

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.