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The training was easy to understand and corrections were not personal. Just safe training.
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The training was easy to understand and corrections were not personal. Just safe training.
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Detailed, very knowledgeable and extremely professional
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Cedric was instrumental in me passing my pistol qualification for work. With his help I went from fearful to comfortable and skilled.
Highly recommended.
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5 extremely satisfied
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Cedric was instrumental in me passing my pistol qualification for work. With his help I went from fearful to comfortable and skilled.
Highly recommended.
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5 extremely satisfied
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Receiving Knowledge from experienced instructors has given me skills to build on. Not only were the instructors dedicated to training me it appears that I have made some new friends, I look forward to some follow up lessons as well. Thank you again Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training!
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Receiving Knowledge from experienced instructors has given me skills to build on. Not only were the instructors dedicated to training me it appears that I have made some new friends, I look forward to some follow up lessons as well. Thank you again Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training!
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5 extremely satisfied
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They were professional and very thorough. I would definitely use them again for all my training purposes and would recommend them to anyone that is trying to further their knowledge on gun safety.
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5 extremely satisfied
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They were professional and very thorough. I would definitely use them again for all my training purposes and would recommend them to anyone that is trying to further their knowledge on gun safety.
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Referred by Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas VA
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5 extremely satisfied
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I'm a retired law enforcement officer with over 20 years experience in major western city and have take specialized weapons training during that service. Following retirement, my shooting skills became rusty and I needed an NRA Certified Law Enforcement instructor to qualify me for my annual CCW renewal as mandated by my former employer. In one hour of coaching, Cedric Barnes, assisted me with regaining my skills resulting in a 100% improvement and passing the qualification requirements with ease. Cedric has a natural ability to communicate on the level needed and has excellent coaching skills. I look forward to a long term relationship with him and his wife Kelly who went out of her way to not only make the coaching session come to fruition but enthusiastically provided answer to my many questions without me having to interrogate her. She seemed to anticipate the direction of my questioning and volunteered the answers including the ones I had yet to ask. 100% Satisfied!
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Referred by Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas VA
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5 extremely satisfied
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I'm a retired law enforcement officer with over 20 years experience in major western city and have take specialized weapons training during that service. Following retirement, my shooting skills became rusty and I needed an NRA Certified Law Enforcement instructor to qualify me for my annual CCW renewal as mandated by my former employer. In one hour of coaching, Cedric Barnes, assisted me with regaining my skills resulting in a 100% improvement and passing the qualification requirements with ease. Cedric has a natural ability to communicate on the level needed and has excellent coaching skills. I look forward to a long term relationship with him and his wife Kelly who went out of her way to not only make the coaching session come to fruition but enthusiastically provided answer to my many questions without me having to interrogate her. She seemed to anticipate the direction of my questioning and volunteered the answers including the ones I had yet to ask. 100% Satisfied!
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5 extremely satisfied
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The experience was pleasant and the instructor was very professional , knowledgeable and patient.
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Kelly is a Beautiful warm compassionate caring person along with her partner Cedric also is on point and clear in his instruction and intention. Caring and serious about what he does 5 stars I highly recommend them !!!
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Kelly is a Beautiful warm compassionate caring person along with her partner Cedric also is on point and clear in his instruction and intention. Caring and serious about what he does 5 stars I highly recommend them !!!
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5 extremely satisfied
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This course was very dynamic and comprehensive. I have had many handgun training classes, but none taught me how to defend myself with a handgun. Real life scenarios including live firing at moving simulated threatening targets were fantastic skill building exercises. I am looking forward to training with Cedric Barnes in the future, his knowledge and tactics were superior. I highly recommend his program.
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5 extremely satisfied
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This course was very dynamic and comprehensive. I have had many handgun training classes, but none taught me how to defend myself with a handgun. Real life scenarios including live firing at moving simulated threatening targets were fantastic skill building exercises. I am looking forward to training with Cedric Barnes in the future, his knowledge and tactics were superior. I highly recommend his program.
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After taking one of our courses how would you rate your experience with Barnes 1st Step Firearms?
5 extremely satisfied
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The course and it’s instructors were professional and thorough!
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The owner was very professional, Personable particulate
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It was an excellent experience. I had shot guns before, but had no basic fundamentals and now I have a new respect for gun safety.
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Smooth and effective
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Smooth and effective
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After taking one of our courses how would you rate your experience with Barnes 1st Step Firearms?
5 extremely satisfied
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Cedric took the time to really understand the areas I struggled with and catered our sessions to directly address those areas. The transition between sessions was also great because they built off of each other, so you were able to pick up right where you left off. You could tell that he really devotes his time and attention to his clients. I left our sessions feeling confident in my shooting abilities and had a lot of fun while doing so.
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5 extremely satisfied
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Cedric took the time to really understand the areas I struggled with and catered our sessions to directly address those areas. The transition between sessions was also great because they built off of each other, so you were able to pick up right where you left off. You could tell that he really devotes his time and attention to his clients. I left our sessions feeling confident in my shooting abilities and had a lot of fun while doing so.
Would you recommend Barnes 1st Step to any other person that wishes to take firearms training?
Yes
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Cedric and Kelly were great! Very detailed instruction that covered safety, d escalation, conflict, as well as many other relevant topics. Kelly was able to speak to some of the legal responsibilities that come with being a gun owner from the perspectives of both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. Cedric was in charge of the practical aspects of training. I highly recommend!!!
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Cedric and Kelly were great! Very detailed instruction that covered safety, d escalation, conflict, as well as many other relevant topics. Kelly was able to speak to some of the legal responsibilities that come with being a gun owner from the perspectives of both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. Cedric was in charge of the practical aspects of training. I highly recommend!!!
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I was very satisfied with my training course with Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training. They bent over backwards during an unprecedented impact from a pandemic to ensure I received the firearm training needed.
The training atmosphere was comfortable and anyone at any level of familiarity with a firearm will feel first feel comfortable and leave feeling qualified.
I intend to do continuing education with Barnes - that's how content I am with their services.
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I was very satisfied with my training course with Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training. They bent over backwards during an unprecedented impact from a pandemic to ensure I received the firearm training needed.
The training atmosphere was comfortable and anyone at any level of familiarity with a firearm will feel first feel comfortable and leave feeling qualified.
I intend to do continuing education with Barnes - that's how content I am with their services.
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Kelly was very courteous over the phone and quick to provide valuable information and guidance for what I was looking for.
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Kelly was very courteous over the phone and quick to provide valuable information and guidance for what I was looking for.
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So far so good.
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So far so good.
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Great experience, we are looking to become first time gun owners and Barnes 1st Step Firearm training was great at getting us feeling comfortable and proficient in loading, firing, and maintaining a firearm for personal protection and recreation, I highly recommend this course for anyone in the DMV looking to get hands on firearm training ... Akili Cooper
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I been to gun range a few times to shoot but not confident enough in my ability.
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Mr. Cedric Barnes is a true professional. The instruction that you receive are current and up to date, he is very detail oriented when it come the basic fundamental of marksmanship. Safety is one of his strong points. Firearms training is what you receive ( Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals ) from the laws of the District of Columbia and his years of professional experience.
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I can’t stop talking about these classes. I had the privilege of taking two classes and both were well taught. I left equipped with enough knowledge to feel very comfortable with handling a firearm, including the aiming, loading, and most importantly firearm safety and laws. Being able to apply my newly learned knowledge at the firing range only reinforced my classroom knowledge. I would suggest purchasing your fire arm before you take the advanced class; nonetheless, the experience was well worth it. I would also encourage those who just want to use the shooting range as a hobby to take the fundamentals class to make the most of your experience while at the shooting range. Finally, my views of firearms were definitely expanded and I gained clarity about firearms misconceptions.
What I would suggest. For the fundamental class, have a drawing of a semi and revolver so those who have little background and/or knowledge can keep up with the information and make notes. Especially since the fundamentals class does not include a textbook. Those with little experience will want to keep the writing pads because they are likely to make more notes than the experience users.
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I can’t stop talking about these classes. I had the privilege of taking two classes and both were well taught. I left equipped with enough knowledge to feel very comfortable with handling a firearm, including the aiming, loading, and most importantly firearm safety and laws. Being able to apply my newly learned knowledge at the firing range only reinforced my classroom knowledge. I would suggest purchasing your fire arm before you take the advanced class; nonetheless, the experience was well worth it. I would also encourage those who just want to use the shooting range as a hobby to take the fundamentals class to make the most of your experience while at the shooting range. Finally, my views of firearms were definitely expanded and I gained clarity about firearms misconceptions.
What I would suggest. For the fundamental class, have a drawing of a semi and revolver so those who have little background and/or knowledge can keep up with the information and make notes. Especially since the fundamentals class does not include a textbook. Those with little experience will want to keep the writing pads because they are likely to make more notes than the experience users.
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I recently took the pistol fundamental class with Cedric Barnes and I must say I’m please with how knowledgeable he was. I appreciate him letting us be hands on in this course. He took his time in answering all questions. I also appreciate his patience at the range. Lol Over all it was a great course to take for someone who knows nothing about firearms. Also Kelly was so sweet over the phone and she also took her time in explaining everything in detail as well.
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I recently took the pistol fundamental class with Cedric Barnes and I must say I’m please with how knowledgeable he was. I appreciate him letting us be hands on in this course. He took his time in answering all questions. I also appreciate his patience at the range. Lol Over all it was a great course to take for someone who knows nothing about firearms. Also Kelly was so sweet over the phone and she also took her time in explaining everything in detail as well.
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Very professional and will teach you the ends and outs of proper fire arm training I highly recommend.
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Very professional and will teach you the ends and outs of proper fire arm training I highly recommend.
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I would like to thank the Barnes 1st Step firearms training program for providing my re-certifying conceal carry training. I expected a rehash of prior training and issued that I received and walked away with information and valuable knowledge of nagging questions of my conceal gun carry rights and responsibilities. The training environment and instructors teach the individual valuable information and not just the course material.
Thanks.
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I would like to thank the Barnes 1st Step firearms training program for providing my re-certifying conceal carry training. I expected a rehash of prior training and issued that I received and walked away with information and valuable knowledge of nagging questions of my conceal gun carry rights and responsibilities. The training environment and instructors teach the individual valuable information and not just the course material.
Thanks.
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I would like to say that I have a great appreciation for the approach that barnes1ststep approaches to learning how to keep your wellbeing. You will get very valuable instructions and critique as to how to improve and maintain your wellbeing. This is totally different from competitive sports.
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I would like to say that I have a great appreciation for the approach that barnes1ststep approaches to learning how to keep your wellbeing. You will get very valuable instructions and critique as to how to improve and maintain your wellbeing. This is totally different from competitive sports.
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Cedric is a great instructor. He covered all the fundamentals and went into with any questions I had. He is very hands on. Teaches you techniques such as breathing, stance, and proper grip. I would recommend his course to anyone interested in learning the basics.
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Cedric is a great instructor. He covered all the fundamentals and went into with any questions I had. He is very hands on. Teaches you techniques such as breathing, stance, and proper grip. I would recommend his course to anyone interested in learning the basics.
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The Pistol Fundamentals course was exceptional. The instructor took time to explain in detail the correct way to use a firearm but using safety first. The class pace was organized to fit the learning ability and understanding of each person. I recommend anyone who wants to properly use and understand the fundamentals of using a firearm register for training. 09/2020
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The Pistol Fundamentals course was exceptional. The instructor took time to explain in detail the correct way to use a firearm but using safety first. The class pace was organized to fit the learning ability and understanding of each person. I recommend anyone who wants to properly use and understand the fundamentals of using a firearm register for training. 09/2020
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I walked into class terrified of guns and unsure of my ability to handle a gun. Mr. Barnes eased my fears and gave me the knowledge to know that guns can be safe with proper training. He was a proficient instructor in the class and at the range. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.
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I walked into class terrified of guns and unsure of my ability to handle a gun. Mr. Barnes eased my fears and gave me the knowledge to know that guns can be safe with proper training. He was a proficient instructor in the class and at the range. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.
It's is always good getting trained by a person who loves what they are doing and Mr. Barnes did just that. Showing how to be safe and how to handle a firearm.
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Awesome site.
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Awesome site.