To register and pay for a course online with an ESS gift card, simply enter the gift card number, found on the back of the card, into the "ESS Gift Card" field. You will still be required to enter a valid credit card, but it will NOT be charged as long as there are sufficient funds on your gift card.
When you register for a course online and receive the following error message, "Error: Sorry, the class is now full," this simply means that you have taken the very last seat in the class, and it is now full to capacity. Do not try to reregister for another class.
CONCEALED CARRY COURSE - Registration Open for August 2022
This is a five-hour in-person certification course, which includes basic fundamentals of marksmanship, holster selection, survival preparedness, a law enforcement perspective, and legal considerations. Students will have one hour of live fire practice one on one with a certified instructor. This course meets the requirements for the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit. Price: $125 (non-refundable). If you do not already have an ESS range card, there is an additional $10 fee for range orientation. Must be 13 or older to take this course (a parent/legal guardian must be attending the same course, or remain on the premises for the duration of the course).
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LADIES ONLY BASIC PISTOL COURSE - Registration Open for August 2022
Our extremely popular Ladies Only class is four hours in length and taught by an amazing all female instructor staff. This in-person certification course includes classroom instruction, 45 minutes of live fire practice one on one with a certified female instructor, and 45 minutes in our Ti Training simulator. A variety of firearms is discussed and available for students to try. This course meets the requirements for the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit. Price: $125 (non-refundable). If you do not already have an ESS range card, there is an additional $10 fee for range orientation. Must be 13 or older to take this course (a parent/legal guardian must be attending the same course, or remain on the premises for the duration of the course).
LADIES DEFENSIVE READINESS AND CARRY METHODS COURSE - Registration Temporarily Closed
This is a three-hour course for women taught by our amazing all female instructor staff. The program focuses on the awareness and techniques necessary for developing an alert mindset to recognize risks and dangerous situations with the goal of avoiding becoming a victim. Included is an overview of different use of force options and how to prepare for disaster. Additionally, this course offers an extensive review of various methods and options for how to carry a firearm concealed, specifically with women in mind. Price: $75 (non-refundable). Note: This course does not meet the requirements for the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit. Must be 13 or older to take this course.
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VIRGINIA FIREARM LAWS EXPLAINED SEMINAR - Registration Open for May 2022
This is a two-and-a-half hour seminar, taught by a Virginia Attorney, who is Former NRA Assistant General Counsel. Participants will learn everything they need to know about Virginia firearm laws: where you can and cannot carry; open carry vs. concealed carry; interstate travel with firearms; when you can use a firearm in self-defense; how to handle a traffic stop if you have a concealed carry permit; what to expect if you have to use your firearm; a discussion of the various legislative changes that went into effect in July 2020, and the Internet concern regarding the subject of wearing a face mask while concealed carrying. Please expect for the class to go 30–45 minutes beyond its anticipated end time, depending on the number of questions our instructor will receive at the end of the lecture. The course has been approved by the VA Bar for three (3) live, CLE (continuing legal education) credits. Price: $35 (non-refundable). Must be 13 or older to take this course.
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LEOSA QUALIFICATION - Registration Open for June 2022
This course of fire is offered to qualified current and retired law enforcement officers and retired members of the military with valid LEOSA credentials (pending are not accepted). An HR218 LEOSA handgun weapons card will be issued with a qualifying score. This is a timed 50-round course fired from 5 to 15 yards. One hour will be given for practice, training, and qualification. Price: $35 (non-refundable). If you do not already have an ESS range card, there is an additional $10 fee for range orientation.
HANDGUN CLEANING WORKSHOP - Registration Open for June 2022
Join our armorer staff in this two-hour workshop, in which they will provide you with the knowledge necessary to safely and properly clean your handgun. Our armorers will walk you through the disassembly (field strip), cleaning products and techniques, proper lubrication, preventive maintenance, and reassembly of your handgun. Have questions about customization and pros and cons of parts changes? Get your answers to any of these questions in a 30-minute Q&A as a part of the workshop. At the conclusion of the workshop, each participant will receive a $10 voucher to be used toward any firearm cleaning service at Elite Shooting Sports. Price: $45 (non-refundable). Must be 21 or older to take this workshop.
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PRIVATE FIREARM INSTRUCTION
HK ARMORER COURSES
Elite Shooting Sports hosts HK armorer courses, which are structured to provide each student with a practical understanding of the advanced features that make HK firearms unique. Armorer training classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on exercises, enabling each student to achieve a high degree of familiarity with the topics covered. For more information and to register, please visit: https://training.hk-usa.com/.
