Concealed Carry Classes in Northern Virginia?

[Jaywalker]

Where are some good places to take basic concealed carry classes in Northern Virginia? A plus would be someone who teaches the CHL class then also teaches more advanced classes for those who want to do more than the basics.

[JSGlock34]

Over the years the NRA Range has offered solid options. Currently Green Ops (https://www.green-ops.com/home.html) teaches there and I'd give them a look. Some of the instructors (SFI) who used to teach classes at NRA are now at ESS; not sure what classes are available there, but that may offer another option.

[David S.]

John Murphy at FPF Training. Culpeper and Woodbridge

[trailrunner]

I've taken several classes from John Murphy at FPF training and recommend him.

https://www.fpftraining.com

If you just want the bare minimum to get your permit, classes are offered all over. I think the gun shows offer a class, and probably every range hosts classes. You can also take the class on-line.

[TGS]

John Murphy at FPF Training. Culpeper and Woodbridge


I've taken several classes from John Murphy at FPF training and recommend him.

https://www.fpftraining.com

If you just want the bare minimum to get your permit, classes are offered all over. I think the gun shows offer a class, and probably every range hosts classes. You can also take the class on-line.

I endorse these endorsements.

John is a good instructor and puts a lot of work into constantly updating his coursework and teaches a lot more than just the square range shooting problem.

I'm always trying to find time to get my fiancé and I down to his current offerings......I took a few classes from him 7 years ago, and his line-up has totally changed from then.

[43Under]

Another vote for Murphy. I've done two of his classes and will probably take another this year. He's got a nice progression of classes from the most basic up through vehicle tactics and such, and also brings in great, and I mean really great, guest instructors on a regular basis to cover other topics.

[RJ]

John Murphy at FPF Training. Culpeper and Woodbridge

I would take a class from John Murphy in a heartbeat if he were closer to me in FL.

His presentation at Rangemaster Tactical Conference in Memphis last year was one of the best I've ever seen.


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[orionz06]

One simply cannot ignore the praise John Murphy gets.

[VT1032]

I'll also recommend John Murphy. I took Street Encounters with him and that basically set the standard of what a ccw class should be for me. Great instructor.

[Jaywalker]

Thanks, all. Good info.

[ubervic]

Another vote for John Murphy with FPF Training. Great guy who presents everything in direct, basic, meaningful terms; makes students think about the how & why & ramifications for decision-making in varying threat environments---and also emphasizes avoiding & evading threat environments in the first place. No high-speed, slow-drag, flashy BS.

[BJXDS]

Another vote for FPF. Check his site I believe he has revamped his training options. He also host some very good instructors as well.

[Jaywalker]

Thanks, folks - I have everything I need now. Someone who lives in NoVa asked me whom I recommended and since I haven't lived there for some years now I queried the hive mind of P-F people. I've now passed on the recommendation.