Created by a woman for women. Instilling self awareness & protection. Professional, highly skilled…read more& patient.

Took the concealed carry course today and couldn't wait to write a review. 1000% recommend the…read morecourse and this woman-owned company. After class, we went to the range and I left feeling confident about my ability to protect myself and my family. Without a doubt, I'd recommend to anyone.

I've went to Rico's training class 3 years ago when I first started security, came to re-certify…read moreand he's STILL the greatest of all time! If you're looking for an instructor whose firm, knowledgeable & will work with you to channel any fears you may have? ON POINT SOLUTIONS is where you need to be! 10/10.

Hands down the best instructor in the 757. If you work for a company or looking to freelance he has…read moreclasses of all shapes and sizes

Great place, low key knowledgeable people If they don't have…read moreit (which is rare) They can get it

We had an excellent experience at Bob's Gun Shop. The first thing we noticed was how incredibly…read moreclean the facility was, which isn't always the case with indoor ranges. The staff were professional, friendly, and very safety-conscious. They were happy to answer questions and provided clear instructions, making it a great environment for both beginners and experienced shooters. And they have a controlled target system that allowed us to set custom distances and even run a couple of training scenarios.

Very experienced instructor. Patient and thorough. I took my work team to a class and it was well…read moreworth it. The physical tactics and the safety awareness instruction was very detailed.

From the owner: Teach and specialties in affordable DCJS classes, Private Investigator, Executive Protection,…read moreSelf-Defense, and concealed weapon training. Train and certify license Church Security.

Mark, Erin, and Ron were the best. They shared decades of their own personal experience while…read morethoroughly covering the information required by the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Bail Enforcement Agent Class. They also assisted students with the process of applying for licensing--a very welcomed support process. The class was instructed with a variety of instructional methods to include practical application, demonstration, informal multi-media lecture, discussion and evaluated through examination. Getting basic tactics for room clearing taught by a retired Navy Seal--well, that was a great bonus!

I recently had the pleasure of completing the private investigators course with Mark and his team…read more I must say I was very impressed with the knowledge & even more impressed with the delivery of it. Mark is very transparent, eager to answer questions, and in my opinion treats you like much more than just a student. I thoroughly enjoyed my learning experience, and cannot wait to take additional courses with him.

I enrolled in the 02E Entry-Level Private Investigator course at 1st Virginia Public Safety…read moreTraining Academy in June 2025 to try and pave the way to a career after retiring from the military, and it was without a doubt the worst educational experience I have ever had. The instructor, Luis Cortes, demonstrated a complete lack of professionalism, instructional structure, and ethical conduct from the moment class began. Here is exactly what happened: No Real Instruction Given: The first half and only day of actual classroom time was spent listening to Luis Cortes ramble on about his past as a bodybuilder and brag about how agencies supposedly seek him out for training. Instead of teaching, he used up class time to gloat and print off a disorganized 100-page packet that we were then told to study outside of class, with no in-class teaching, review, or guidance on the material we would be tested on. Abandonment of Classroom Responsibility: After that first day, which was on a Monday, Luis Cortes informed us we were told not to return until that Friday, essentially dismissing us from the course while still expecting us to complete a series of self-directed assignments, robbing us of the required sixty hours of classroom instruction to legitimately fulfill DCJS standards and earn a license. We were given a vague scenario (e.g., car crash) and told to generate our own investigative case file from scratch, with zero instruction on how to properly conduct interviews, draft reports, or follow legal procedures. It was the equivalent of paying nearly $500 to be told, "Figure it out on your own." Hidden, Undisclosed Costs: On top of the $495 course fee, students were expected to pay additional, undisclosed expenses. These included using our own gas and transportation to attend civil/criminal court hearings and to go to city records offices to pay for and retrieve the original deed to our current residence. None of these required tasks were mentioned prior to enrollment, which is deceptive and unacceptable for any legitimate training program. Unethical and Possibly Improper Behavior: During class, Luis Cortes called someone he personally knows at DCJS on their cellphone to expedite student paperwork, then told us not to tell anyone about it, explicitly admitting it could get them both in trouble. This behavior directly contradicts the "moral, legal, and ethical" standards he preached during the course. It was both hypocritical and concerning. Unprofessional Environment: Luis Cortes made an inappropriate comment to a student that made some of us uncomfortable. The entire setting felt more like a personal vanity show than a professional learning environment. The lack of structure, lack of respect for students' time and money, and blatant disregard for proper protocol made it very clear this is not a place committed to actual education. Bottom line: This was not a class. It was a disorganized, overpriced, self-study assignment disguised as professional training. If you're considering this academy for any certification through a class instructed by Luis Cortes, don't. You will not receive what you're paying for, and you'll likely leave frustrated, misled, and still unprepared to pass your exam or perform in the field. I have formally withdrawn, filed a complaint with DCJS, and requested a refund and permanent removal of my personal information from their system. Save your time, your money, and your patience. This is not a legitimate learning environment. One star only because zero stars is not an option.

I attended the 1st Virginia Training Academy for a routine training from my company as a security…read moreguard. I am pleased to say that I ended up continuing on with my training from Unarmed to Armed officer. The instructors are amazing people. They inspire you to be the best you can, they teach you strength through knowledge and proper training. The instructors teach you in specifics taking you step by step using tricky tactics to keep you on your toes preparing you for the big step outside. The lead instructor was very helpful, an issued had happened and he was first to step up and say "You are my student so therefore I got your back". It was a very positive experience and I hope to come back and train more with 1st Virginia Training Academy. No one knows their stuff better than these men and women. Would definitely recommend!