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I completely agree that starting out with the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor course is Step #1. You probably already know a great deal about firearms, and may have a law enforcement or military background, but the instructor course isn't built to test your knowledge for certification purpose - the...

I hold semi-annual range days in our local area with the purpose of building community and introducing people to the sport of shooting. Several have asked about alternative training/coaching sessions in 2 or 3 hour blocks - they still want to attend the range day but are interested in moving to...

Excellent question - we hear this often. Response: "...your personal defense weapon is 'ready to use' when holstered." When I am carrying concealed, it is 'ready to use' - the chamber has #18 (#'s 1-17 are in my M&P's magazine). It is a personal choice, but if you are living in a location...

New to firearms or want a quick refresher on general firearm safety? Brief discussion regarding NRA's Three Gun Safety Rules: Gun Safety Rule #1: ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Your gun should only be pointed in a direction that, if it were to be fired, the bullet would not...

Perfect - thanks!!!

VA law states that state citizens can't carry into a "place of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held" unless the person has a "good and sufficient reason". My church meets in a public school, so carrying is not a legal option. We are planning to move into a permanent...