DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE | TRAINING COURSE (PENN QUARTER, DC)
- Sat, Jul. 18, 2026
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Sun, Jul. 19, 2026
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sat, Jul. 18, 2026
- $275
- In-Class Time14 Hour(s)
- Range Time2 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE TRAINING COURSE
PART-I: IN-PERSON CLASSROOM Objectives:
- Firearm Safety
- Pistol Parts, Operation & Maintenance
- Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
- Concealed Carry & Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
- The Ethical Use of Deadly Force
PART-II: INSTRUCTOR-LED VIRTUAL eCOURSE Objectives:
- DC Laws on Firearms and Self-Defense
- DC CPL Permit Application Process
- Prohibited Locations
Part-II: LIVE-FIRE RANGE TRAINING Range time will be available immediately following day one of class or you may schedule range training for a future convenient day and time.
Range Locations:
Maryland Small Arms, Upper Marlboro, MD
NRA Range, Fairfax, VA
If you don't own a firearm yet, no worries! We provide firearms for practice during the course, so you can focus on learning without the immediate need to purchase.
Upon successful completion of this course, student will receive: 1 – District of Columbia Concealed Carry Pistol License Course Completion Certificate 2 – Virginia Concealed Carry Permit - Firearm Safety Certificate
DMV CARRY’s DC Concealed Pistol License Training Course is conducted by Concealed Carry Firearms Training Instructors certified by the DC Metropolitan Police Department to conduct and certify their firearms training curriculum.
Must be 21+ and legally able to possess a firearm with valid government photo ID to attend this course.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO LIVE AMMUNITION allowed during the classroom portion of training.
Cancellation Policy: Unless otherwise stated, all purchases for services and products are final and therefore non-refundable. Please let us know 24-hours in advance if you need our one-time option to reschedule at no cost for another date/time for the same course.
What We'll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Additional Notes from Your Instructor
Under 18 U.S. Code 922(g), the following people are prohibited from possessing firearms: (1) who has been convicted of a crime punishable by a term exceeding one year; (2) who is a fugitive from justice; (3) who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; (4) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution; (5) who is illegally in the United States; (6) who has been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces; (7) who has renounced his U.S. citizenship; (8) who is subject to a restraining order; or (9) who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence,
Upcoming Class Dates for
District of Columbia Concealed Pistol License | Training Course (Penn Quarter, DC)
2 Upcoming
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Ammunition
- Close-toed Shoes
- Lunch
- Water / Beverage
- Pen & Notebook
- Eye & Ear Protection
What is Provided
- Targets
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors