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Pistol Fundamentals Classes

In this eight (8) hour course, split between the classroom and range, students learn the universal rules for safe gun handling;  pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; two-handed shooting positions; cleaning firearms, and opportunity for future skill development.  As in all courses, we introduce the importance of such concepts as situational awareness, conflict avoidance and defensive planning.
Also available, Maryland State Handgun Qualification Licence.

Concealed Carry Fundamentals

Prerequisites to take this course include Pistol Fundamentals, NRA Basic Pistol, or equivalent.






 

Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals.  Includes The Law of Self Defense in DC.

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One on One Sessions

We offer individual training, conducted primarily on the range, and tailored to your needs and skill set.  New shooters are welcome, but we encourage novices first to enroll in our Pistol Fundamentals course which provides the most thorough safety training and in-depth education about pistol function and handling.   We also help  armed professionals in need of a pre-qualification "brush-up."

 

 

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To register for any of our classes, please go to the calendar or courses page using the menu bar above or at the end of the courses list below.

 

Pistol Fundamentals Course

$215

In this eight (8) hour course, split between the classroom and range, students learn the universal rules for safe gun handling;  pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; two-handed shooting positions; cleaning firearms, and opportunity for future skill development.  As in all courses, we introduce the importance of such concepts as situational awareness, conflict avoidance and defensive planning.
Also available, Maryland State Handgun Qualification Licence.

We also offer discounts for couples, by contacting us via email and informing us that you're applying for 2 and you'll be provided a coupon code.

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Concealed Carry Fundamentals

$515

Prerequisites to take this course include Pistol Fundamentals, NRA Basic Pistol, or equivalent including live fire.

Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals.  Includes The Law of Self Defense in DC.  This  is a 16 hour class, that will start on Saturday and ends on Sunday.  Range time will be discussed on Saturday.
300 rounds of ammunition, holster, gun belt, mag pouch required.

 

Concealed Carry Re-certification

 (4 hours course + range) $240.00

 Concealed Carry Renewal.  Includes The Law of Self Defense in DC.

300 rounds of ammunition, holster, gun belt, mag pouch required.

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The Law of Self Defense in the District of Columbia

$90.00

Based upon the Criminal Jury Instructions for self-defense law in Washington, D.C., and including actual case law cited therein, our four hour course meets the requirements for concealed carry license applications.  We cover the basics of self-defense law and theory with all our students.

 

One on One Sessions

We offer individual training, conducted primarily on the range, and tailored to your needs and skill set.  New shooters are welcome, but we encourage novices first to enroll in our Pistol Fundamentals course which provides the most thorough safety training and in-depth education about pistol function and handling.   We also help  armed professionals in need of a pre-qualification "brush-up."  The availability of time will be determined once we communicate.
One hour-long session is $115.00; packages are available as follows:

 2 hours - $190.00; 3 hours - $276.00; 4 hours - $343.00; *5 hours - $400.00*.

*Coupon code available upon request*

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Basic Weapons Training, Federal Protective Service

ICE program Course of Fire $180.00
Course of Fire for DC SPO and MD Armed $180.00  
SPO Renewals (4 hours Course + range)  $240.00
Retired Law Enforcment Re-qualification HR-218 $100.00

*Special Police Officer Training, (40 hours)  $920.00*
*See the tab
above for the SPO training.*

300 rounds of ammunition, holster, gun belt, mag pouch required.

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Handgun cleaning

One handgun $55.00

Multiple handguns $55.00 - $25 for each addition handgun.

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Comments

Excellent, extremely informative and very detailed class. Mr Barnes is a serious minded individual who takes this class and safety seriously. When you take his class you are more equipped than ever to take care of yourself and your family. Safely and securely. I would Highly recommend you contact Cedric to take his classes. Barnes 1st Step Thanks, Alonzo F

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Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training LLC

97 - 56th Street, S.E.  Washington, DC 20019

202-657-2671  Cell

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