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Cedric Barnes

Instructor # 496140 | Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 5/8/2022

Certification Renewal Date 7/10/2026

  • barnes1ststepft@gmail.com
  • (202) 657-2671

Washington DC, WA, 20019

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense

My Biography

My name is Cedric Barnes, I've been in the private security field for over twenty one years. I'm certified in basic weapons training by the Federal Protective Services, Homeland Security. Additionally, I am an NRA certified firearms Instructor, NRA Law Enforcement Instructor, United States Concealed Carry Association Instructor and DC MPD Special Police Officer Firearms Instructor. My best friend Kelly and I decided to pass my knowledge and skill onto you. So we started Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training, LLC, in December of 2014.

Current Classes Available

  • Sat, Jun. 13, 2026 8:00 AM

    Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

    with Cedric Barnes
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    Washington, DC

    $515

    Sat, Jul. 18, 2026 8:00 AM

    Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

    with Cedric Barnes
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    Washington, DC

    $515

    Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 8:00 AM

    Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

    with Cedric Barnes
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    Washington, DC

    $515

    Sat, Sep. 12, 2026 8:00 AM

    Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

    with Cedric Barnes
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    Washington, DC

    $515

    Sat, Oct. 10, 2026 8:00 AM

    Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

    with Cedric Barnes
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    Washington, DC

    $515

    Sat, Nov. 14, 2026 8:00 AM

    Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

    with Cedric Barnes
    Rating star small5.0

    Washington, DC

    $515

    Sat, Dec. 12, 2026 8:00 AM

    Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

    with Cedric Barnes
    Rating star small5.0

    Washington, DC

    $515

  • Sat, Jun. 20, 2026 10:00 AM

    Concealed Carry Re-certification

    with Cedric Barnes
    Rating star small5.0

    Washington, DC

    $240

      Sat, Jul. 25, 2026 10:00 AM

      Concealed Carry Re-certification

      with Cedric Barnes
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      Washington, DC

      $240

        Sat, Aug. 15, 2026 10:00 AM

        Concealed Carry Re-certification

        with Cedric Barnes
        Rating star small5.0

        Washington, DC

        $240

          Sat, Sep. 19, 2026 10:00 AM

          Concealed Carry Re-certification

          with Cedric Barnes
          Rating star small5.0

          Washington, DC

          $240

            Sat, Oct. 17, 2026 10:00 AM

            Concealed Carry Re-certification

            with Cedric Barnes
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            Washington, DC

            $240

              Sat, Nov. 21, 2026 10:00 AM

              Concealed Carry Re-certification

              with Cedric Barnes
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              Washington, DC

              $240

                Sat, Dec. 19, 2026 10:00 AM

                Concealed Carry Re-certification

                with Cedric Barnes
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                Washington, DC

                $240

                • Sat, Jul. 11, 2026 10:00 AM

                  Basic Pistol

                  with Cedric Barnes
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                  Washington, DC

                  $215

                  Sat, Aug. 1, 2026 10:00 AM

                  Basic Pistol

                  with Cedric Barnes
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                  Washington, DC

                  $215

                  Sat, Sep. 5, 2026 10:00 AM

                  Basic Pistol

                  with Cedric Barnes
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                  Washington, DC

                  $215

                  Sat, Oct. 3, 2026 10:00 AM

                  Basic Pistol

                  with Cedric Barnes
                  Rating star small5.0

                  Washington, DC

                  $215

                  Sat, Nov. 7, 2026 10:00 AM

                  Basic Pistol

                  with Cedric Barnes
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                  Washington, DC

                  $215

                  Sat, Dec. 5, 2026 10:00 AM

                  Basic Pistol

                  with Cedric Barnes
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                  Washington, DC

                  $215

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                  "Always a pleasure to work with Mr. Barnes. And always informative!"

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                  "Mr. Barnes was very professional and informative . I have shooting for the past 15 years and after shooting with instructor Barnes I have to say I have learned more from him within a short time than I did in my last 15 years. "

                  Submitted on Wed, Oct. 15, 2025 by Christopher D.

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                  "Cedric Barnes is an exceptional trainer. Both on and off the range. I appreciate the knowledge and information I gained."

                  Submitted on Thur, Aug. 28, 2025 by Michael A.

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