Alexandria Chapter of Izaak Walton League

Notices:

All firearms training in the United States is limited to persons legally allowed to purchase and own firearms. This is governed by federal laws associated with International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Furthermore, anyone prohibited from owning firearms due to a criminal conviction is also ineligible to receive firearms training. Click here to find out more about the ITAR law.

Generally, NRA Training Courses are for Chapter members and sponsored guests only.

Date

Course (Cost)

Info

4/7/2025
- 4/11/2025

NRA TCDW
Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00

Official NRA run training course. Pistol range closed Tuesday 0900-1700, Thurs 1300-1700
* 2025 TCDW FUR[1]

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4/12/2025

7:00A - 6:30P

NRA Basic Pistol Course
Member: $80.00
Non-Member: $100.00

Registration link: https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=871817&seats=16&State=y&SearchState=VA&id=56&bsa=&youth=&women= The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. Course topics include: safety, operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, and continued opportunities to train. Additionally, students will complete live fire training, and shoot a qualification course while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will receive materials, a handbook, take a written exam, and receive a course certificate upon successful completion.
* FUR NRA Basic Pistol Course[1]

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5/10/2025

8:30A - 3:00P

Refuse To Be A Victim (RTBAV) Seminar
Member: $40.00
Non-Member: $40.00

This 3 to 4 hour seminar teaches tips and techniques to be alerted to dangerous situations and to avoid criminal confrontation. While this program is not a firearms or self-defense class, it is a seminar that will help you improve your personal safety strategies and will provide you with valuable information that you can apply in every area of your life. Open to individuals of all ages. Non live-fire course.
* FUR RTBAV Seminar - May[1]

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5/19/2025
- 5/23/2025

NRA TCDW
Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00

Official NRA run training course. Pistol range closed Tuesday 0800-1700, Thursday, may change due to inclement weather, please check the home page.
* 2025 TCDW FUR[1]

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6/9/2025
- 6/13/2025

NRA TCDW
Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00

6/14/2025

7:00A - 5:30P

NRA Basic Shotgun Course
Member: $80.00
Non-Member: $100.00

The NRA Basic Shotgun course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target. This course is generally 10 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shell components; shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive materials, a handbook, take an exam, and receive a course certificate upon successful completion.
* FUR NRA Basic Shotgun Course[1]

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7/12/2025

7:30A - 5:00P

NRA Range Safety Officer Course
Member: $80.00
Non-Member: $100.00

The Range Safety Officer course content consists of RSO's roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, loading and unloading procedures for multiple action types, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings, which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency. It also covers IWLA range specific policies. Non-live fire course.
* FUR NRA RSO Course July[1]

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8/9/2025

7:30A - 6:00P

NRA Shotgun Instructor Course w/ BIT (Day 1)
Member: $130.00
Non-Member: $150.00

The NRA Shotgun Instructor course is at least 16-hours long (over 2 days) and teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Shotgun Shooting course. Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills, as well as completion of the NRA Basic Shotgun course are prerequisites for certification as an NRA instructor. Prior to the instructor training, candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises. The course is presented in two parts: Basic Instructor Training (BIT), and discipline specific instructor training. Candidates demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an exam. Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide and an NRA Shotgun Instructor Candidate Packet.
* FUR NRA Shotgun Instr Crs[1]

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8/10/2025

7:30A - 5:30P

NRA Shotgun Instructor Course (Day 2)
Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00

(Day 2)

9/22/2025
- 9/26/2025

NRA TCDW
Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00

10/11/2025

8:00A - 4:00P

America's Rifle Course
Member: $100.00
Non-Member: $150.00

America's Rifle (AR) course hosted by Begunners, LLC is designed to teach history, various uses, modification options, lower builds, training opportunities, and other topics specifically of the AR platform. With proper coordination with the instructor, students may choose to bring their own stripped lower to class, and leave with a completed one. This course is intended for those with a working knowledge of ARs, who want to take the next step to learning more. There will be a brief marksmanship clinic on the range, followed by a live fire portion and an opportunity to zero your rifle. Email Nick at: BegunnersLLC@gmail.com to reserve a seat. (Non-NRA course).
* FUR AR Course Oct[1]

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11/8/2025

8:00A - 3:00P

IWLA Instructor Workshop
Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00

This Workshop is intended for NRA Trainers of IWLA to review techniques, training aids, and anything else needed. Schedule for 2026 to be locked in. Range events / CoF TBD.
* FUR Instructor Workshop Nov[1]

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12/13/2025

7:30A - 5:30P

NRA Basic CCW Course
Member: $100.00
Non-Member: $120.00

This course will teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal protection. Covered topics include: safety, firearm selection, defensive shooting, drawing from concealment, stoppage remediation, defensive mindset, carry modes, and training activities. Additionally, students will complete live fire training with an NRA Instructor. Students will receive written materials, take a written exam, and receive a course certificate upon successful completion.
* FUR NRA CCW Course[1]

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Alexandria Chapter of the Izaak Walton League

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