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 - Sold Out
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).
LADIES ONLY BASIC PISTOL COURSE - Sold Out
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).
VIRGINIA FIREARM LAWS EXPLAINED SEMINAR - Registration Open for April 2023
This is a two-and-a-half hour seminar, taught by a Virginia Attorney/Former NRA Assistant General Counsel. Participants will learn everything they need to know about Virginia firearm laws, such as 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, and a detailed discussion of the various legislative updates. 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: $45 (non-refundable). Must be 13 or older to take this course.
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/.
