DISCOVER SHOOTING Class Schedule
Part 1 Required for Virginia CHP and Utah Concealed Firearm Permit and first half of required DC/MD classroom hours for an initial DC/MD permit
Classes generally begin at 10 am and last until approximately 6 pm. All dates are Saturday dates, unless otherwise noted.
april 27, 2024
May 5, 2024 sunday
May 11, 2024
May 25, 2024
June 8, 2024
June 29, 2024
July 13, 2024
Part 2 Required for Maryland and DC permits both initial and renewals
Classes generally begin at 10 am and last until approximately 6 pm. All dates are Saturday dates, unless otherwise noted. The Part 2 class is the class you need for MD or DC renewals.
May 4, 2024
May 18, 2024
june 1, 2024
june 22, 2024
July 6, 2024
July 27, 2024
Part 2 - SUNDAY DATES
Classes generally begin at 10 am and last until approximately 6 pm. All dates are SUNDAY dates. Sunday Part 2 dates are provided, usually once a month, for those who want to complete their 16 hours of DC/MD classroom training in a single weekend.
april 28, 2024
May 12, 2024
june 9, 2024
July 14, 2024
Range Qualifications
DC and MD and some other states require range qualifications in order to obtain a concealed carry permit. Our range qualification for DC consists of 50 rounds at various distances, timed based upon the distance. The range qualification for MD consists of 25 rounds. Minimum passing score for both is 70%. Virginia and Utah permits do not require range qualifications, although a range session is highly recommended if you’re new to firearms or haven’t shot a firearm in a long time.
DC and MD applicants need to schedule a range qualification with Discover Shooting. The NRA Range is the range normally used due to its relatively convenient and central location for MD, DC and northern VA residents. Weekend range qualifications at the NRA Range are not possible as the weekend range hours are limited and crowded. I’ll meet you at the range at the scheduled time. If you don’t have a handgun, you can borrow one of mine for the range qualification. The NRA Range doesn’t have rental guns. If you’ve never shot at the NRA Range, arrive early and obtain a range card (one time requirement). Hours are noted below, but are subject to change.
Things to bring to the range or purchase/obtain at the range:
Photo ID as in a driver’s license
Handgun if you have one. If you don’t have one, you can shoot one of mine.
NRA range card - Obtain one on your first visit
Minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition. Ammo can generally be purchased at the range
Eye and ear protection. Available for rent or purchase at the NRA Range if you don’t have your own.
One large target - available at the range for $1
NRA Range Hours (Subject to change) and Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Monday: 9 am to 3 pm
Tuesday: closed
WEdnesday: noon to 8 pm
thursday: noon to 8 pm
friday: 9 am to 10 pm
saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
sunday: 9 am to 3 pm
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The NRA Range is looking for Range Safety Officers. If you have some time, even if only one day a week, particularly if on a weekend, give it consideration. You’ll make some money, make some friends, learn a great deal and enjoy other benefits. Visit or call the range and ask them for details.