Learn how to Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding & Safely Handle a Handgun

Firearms Safety Deep Dive (MD & VA*)
& Stop the Bleed (Basic)

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FIREARMS SAFETY DEEP DIVE (MD & VA*)
& STOP THE BLEED (Basic)

This course is 16 hours of classroom time, split over two days, plus an additional range trip with qualification course (2 hours at the range).

The class is being held in a semi-private location with restricted access.

NO FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION ARE ALLOWED AT CLASS.


The classroom is located inside a local business and for the privacy and security of all involved, the exact address will be sent out 2 days beforehand.

Classroom - 9am to 6pm​ - Both Days

This multi-jurisdictional class will cover the requirements for the MD Wear & Carry (W&C) and the VA Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP).*

Range: Scheduled as a follow-on & separate 1:1 range live-fire exercise & qualification. There are 2 hours of range time to meet DC requirements.*

There is an additional range fee for the live-fire portion of $20-$30, plus the cost of renting a firearm and/or purchasing ammunition if you do not have your own. Please reach out if the range fees are a barrier and we can make arrangements.

Lunch Break - 1:00pm to 2:00pm - Both Days

Metro Offices Fairfax Kitchen
There will be coffee!

Lunch is 60 minutes, please check the area surrounding the training location for planning purposes if you plan on ordering/going out for lunch.

Feel free to bring a lunch as there is a fridge & microwave on site as well as water and coffee machines.

If you’re not sure, please reach out to training@funra.org

Topics Covered:

  • Basics of firearms safety
  • Basic handgun operation and safety
  • Making a firearm safe / unloading
  • Safe storage of firearms
  • The legal use of force
  • Self defense concepts
  • Developing a personal and home protection plan
  • Violent encounters and their aftermaths
  • Overview of MD and VA firearm laws*
  • Overview of MD and VA firearm laws*
  • Conflict de-escalation and resolution
  • Dealing with anger management issues
  • Suicide prevention
  • 16 hours classroom plus range, initial course length is two 8 hour days of classroom time plus a mandatory range/live fire trip.**
  • The classroom time by itself is educational only.**
  • Stop the Bleed (Basic 1hr Course minimum)***

* DC coming soon.
**You will not earn a Firearms Safety Certificate until after you schedule and successfully complete a follow-on range live-fire exercise & qualification. The firing range portion is conducted in a separate 1:1 session and requires 2 hours of range time (as per DC code).

***You will earn a Stop the Bleed Training Certificate.

We offer certification and training courses from the following organizations:

Certification Course vs Training Course?

Certification Course: A course that leads to a specific certification.
Training Course: A course that does not lead to a specific certification.

Certain 3rd party organizations charge ‘per student’ fees for processing and issuing a certification while others do not. Due to this, Training Courses will generally be less expensive than Certification Courses as they do not have such expenses.
We can provide certification and/or training courses in each topic/area.
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