Adam Metcalf
Instructor # 3891870 | Open Arms Instruction and Events
Certified with the USCCA since 11/23/2024
Certification Renewal Date 11/23/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Adam Metcalf founded Open Arms in 2019. Adam is an Air Force veteran and who then spent his career in Federal law enforcement, including as a United States Secret Service agent on the Presidential Protective Detail. In this final assignment before retiring from federal service, he and his team oversaw the firearms, tactics, emergency medical and Use of Force training for over 400 agents. He has competed in International Defensive Pistol Association and United States Practical Shooting Association competitions since the 1990s.
As a Match Director in Virginia at the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club’s monthly IDPA competition from 2016 to 2018, Adam and his partners grew the monthly attendance from 30 shooters to over 100 and doubled the percentage of women shooters.
He is a graduate of the Firearms Instructor Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and later completed FLETC instructor classes in Raid Tactics, Active Threat Response and Advanced Instruction of Marksmanship. He completed the Federal Air Marshals Service Close Quarters Combat Instructor course and has taken classes from Air Force Education and Training Command, Defense Tactics Institute, 10-8 Performance, Dolan Consulting Group, Modern Samurai Project, Force Science Institute, NRA, Glock, Colt and the Sig Sauer Academy.
Adam looks forward to working with students of all backgrounds, skill levels and goals.
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Request a Class
This is the registration page for the 4-hour AR-15 Rifle Training Class, hosted by Open Arms at the NRA HQ Range in Fairfax, Virginia.
Whether you bought an AR-15 rifle and aren't sure how to use it, or are experienced but it's been a while, this class is for you. You will learn how to load and clear, hold, fire and hit your target with your AR. You'll learn about the controls of the rifle and different positions to shoot it safely and effectively.
We will be shooting on a closed range and all range fees are included.
In his last job as a Special Agent, Adam and his team put together a program to train 400 field investigators how to use the AR-15 safely and effectively. Some of them had no experience, some had a ton of experience, all learned usable skills to help them achieve their goals... now so can you!
Please arrive and check in with staff at least 30 minutes early. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
Attendees must be 18 years or older to attend and should have basic marksmanship and gun handling skills.
Attendees should have the following equipment for the class: Eye and Ear Protection (electronic ear protection is recommended if you have difficulty hearing) Rifle (loaners available) and 100 rounds of ammunition Slings are not required
Class cost is $260, payable via Stripe during registration. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes. Sign up before January 1st and a $60 refund will be applied to your class fee.
Contact Adam Metcalf @ adam@openarmsinstruction.com for more information or visit www.openarmsinstruction.com.
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According to the Department of Justice, a majority of office-related shootings occur in low light or darkness. For both law enforcement and the armed citizen, it is critical to learn to operate in an environment found up to 14 hours a day during the winter in our area. In this class, you'll learn the effects of darkness on practical vision, how it relates to firearm use and ways to increase your proficiency shooting in low light.
We will be shooting on a closed range and all range fees are included.
In his career as a Special Agent, Adam Metcalf of Open Arms was trained in and qualified with his duty pistol in low light conditions. As an instructor, he also trained federal agents how to operate in low light environments. Now you can benefit from this knowledge as well!
Please arrive and check in with staff at least 30 minutes early. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
Attendees must be 18 years or older to attend and should have basic marksmanship and gun handling skills.
Attendees should have the following equipment for the class: Eye and Ear Protection (electronic ear protection is recommended if you have difficulty hearing) Pistol Magazines, Holster and Magazine Pouches 150 rounds of ammunition Flashlights are NOT required
Class cost is $130, payable via Stripe during registration. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes. Sign up before January 1st and a $30 refund will be applied to your class fee.
Contact Adam Metcalf @ adam@openarmsinstruction.com for more information or visit www.openarmsinstruction.com.
See you on the range!
Training to carry a handgun for self-defense is a combination of skills from conflict avoidance to gun manipulation to identifying when and how to hit a target. Whether you are a new gun-owner interested in learning how to carry a pistol, a seasoned shooter who has decided to carry or a long-time permit holder who wants to improve their skills, this is the class for you.
We will be shooting on a closed range and all range fees are included.
In his career as a Special Agent, Adam Metcalf of Open Arms was trained in handgun carry and use, conflict avoidance, when to use deadly force and when not to. As an instructor, he trained federal agents how to confidently make critical decisions under stress. Now you can benefit from this knowledge as well!
Please arrive and check in with staff at least 30 minutes early. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
Attendees must be 18 years or older to attend and should have basic marksmanship and gun handling skills.
Attendees should have the following equipment for the class: Eye and Ear Protection (electronic ear protection is recommended if you have difficulty hearing) Pistol and Magazines, Holster and Magazine Pouches, 150 rounds of ammunition, Cover garments are optional.
Class cost is $260, payable via Stripe during registration. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes.
Contact Adam Metcalf @ adam@openarmsinstruction.com for more information or visit www.openarmsinstruction.com.
See you on the range!
Training to carry a handgun for self-defense is a combination of skills from conflict avoidance to gun manipulation to identifying when and how to hit a target. Whether you are a new gun-owner interested in learning how to carry a pistol, a seasoned shooter who has decided to carry or a long-time permit holder who wants to improve their skills, this is the class for you.
This class is taught entirely in the classroom and meets the training requirements to obtain a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit.
In his career as a Special Agent, Adam Metcalf of Open Arms was trained in handgun carry and use, conflict avoidance, when to use deadly force and when not to. As an instructor, he trained federal agents how to confidently make critical decisions under stress. Now you can benefit from this knowledge as well!
Please arrive and check in with staff at least 30 minutes early. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
No equipment is required for this class. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes.
Contact Adam Metcalf @ adam@openarmsinstruction.com for more information or visit www.openarmsinstruction.com.
See you on the range!
This is the registration page for the two-hour Pistol Skills class, hosted by Open Arms at Shadow Hawk Defense. The class will be conducted entirely on the range.
Shooting a handgun in self-defense or on the range requires confidence, consistency and efficiency. This class focuses on improving your skills in these areas so you can progress in more dynamic situations.
Topics include increasing performance and confidence in: Firearm safety Loading and reloading a pistol quickly and efficiently Hitting a target as fast as you can and as slow as you have to
In his career as a Special Agent, Adam Metcalf of Open Arms carried, trained with and taught other agents the proper and effective use of firearms. Now you can benefit from what he has learned as well!
The class will be held at Shadow Hawk Defense, WV. Please arrive and have all gear ready at least 30 minutes early. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
Attendees must be 18 years of age or older to attend and should have basic marksmanship and gun handling skills, to include the ability to draw from a holster, load and reload their pistol. If you do not have these skills, please contact Adam at adam@openarmsinstruction.com for opportunities to learn these skills before class.
Attendees should have the following equipment for the class: Eye and Ear Protection (electronic ear protection is recommended if you have difficulty hearing) A pistol with at least three magazines (four if you are using a single stack pistol) A holster on the strongside of your body and a belt to hold it Two magazine pouches on the support side 200 rounds of ammunition
Class cost is $130, payable via Stripe during registration or the day of in cash, check or Venmo. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes. Cancelations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
See you on the range! -Adam adam@openarmsinstruction.com www.openarmsinstruction.com 703-772-5814
This is the registration page for the four-hour Pistol Scenario class, hosted by Open Arms at Shadow Hawk Defense. The class will be conducted entirely on the range.
Shooting a handgun in self-defense or on the range requires confidence, consistency and efficiency. Once you have improved your skills in these areas, you can practice them in more dynamic situations.
Topics include increasing performance and confidence in: Firearm safety Loading, drawing and reloading a pistol quickly and efficiently Hitting a target as fast as you can and as slow as you have to ... all on a variety of mini-scenarios.
In his career as a Special Agent, Adam Metcalf of Open Arms carried, trained with and taught other agents the proper and effective use of firearms. Now you can benefit from what he has learned as well!
The class will be held at Shadow Hawk Defense, WV. Please arrive and have all gear ready at least 30 minutes early. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
Attendees must be 18 years of age or older to attend and should have basic marksmanship and gun handling skills, to include the ability to draw from a holster, load and reload their pistol. If you do not have these skills, please contact Adam at adam@openarmsinstruction.com for opportunities to learn these skills before class.
Attendees should have the following equipment for the class: Eye and Ear Protection (electronic ear protection is recommended if you have difficulty hearing) A pistol with at least three magazines (four if you are using a single stack pistol) A holster on the strongside of your body and a belt to hold it Two magazine pouches on the support side 200 rounds of ammunition
Class cost is $260, payable via Stripe during registration or the day of in cash, check or Venmo. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes. Cancelations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
See you on the range! -Adam adam@openarmsinstruction.com www.openarmsinstruction.com 703-772-5814
Training to carry a handgun for self-defense is a combination of skills from conflict avoidance to gun manipulation to identifying when and how to hit a target. Whether you are a new gun-owner interested in learning how to carry a pistol, a seasoned shooter who has decided to carry or a long-time permit holder who wants to improve their skills, this is the class for you.
This class meets the training requirements to obtain a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit.
In his career as a Special Agent, Adam Metcalf of Open Arms was trained in handgun carry and use, conflict avoidance, when to use deadly force and when not to. As an instructor, he trained federal agents how to confidently make critical decisions under stress. Now you can benefit from this knowledge as well!
The class is taught in two parts- a live three-hour online discussion the week prior and an hour on the range.
Please arrive and check in with staff at least 30 minutes early. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
No equipment is required for this class.
Class cost is $260, payable via Stripe during registration. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes.
Contact Adam Metcalf @ adam@openarmsinstruction.com for more information or visit www.openarmsinstruction.com.
See you on the range!
This class will discuss different shooting positions, shooting around barricades and malfunction clearance. Students need to have a working knowledge of the AR rifle and how they manipulate the controls, preferable through formal training. Loaner rifles are available.
We will be shooting on a closed range and all range fees are included.
In his last job as a Special Agent, Adam and his team put together a program to train 400 field investigators how to use the AR-15 safely and effectively. Some of them had no experience, some had a ton of experience, all learned usable skills to help them achieve their goals... now so can you!
Please arrive and check in with staff at least 30 minutes early. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
Attendees must be 18 years or older to attend and should have basic AR marksmanship and gun handling skills.
Attendees should have the following equipment for the class: Eye and Ear Protection (electronic ear protection is recommended if you have difficulty hearing) A reliable AR-15 and three reliable magazines (do not bring a new or untested rifle to class) 150 rounds of factory rifle ammunition (steel tipped or armor piercing rounds are not allowed due to range limitations) Slings are not required
Class cost is $260, payable during registration. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes.
Contact Adam Metcalf @ adam@openarmsinstruction.com for more information or visit www.openarmsinstruction.com.
See you on the range!
This class is taught by Adam Metcalf of Open Arms and will cover safely and effectively drawing from the holster. It will start with a 30-minute classroom discussion and then move to one hour on the range. Students need to be able to load, unload and fire their pistol, but experience drawing from the holster is not necessary.
Topics include: Consistent and efficient draw stroke
Trigger control on the draw
Hitting your target as fast as you can and as slow as you have to
Please arrive and have all gear ready at least 30 minutes before start time. Additional directions will be sent to all attendees before class.
In his career as a Special Agent, Adam Metcalf of Open Arms carried, trained with and taught other agents the proper and effective use of firearms. He has also competed in shooting competitions since the 1990s and is a former Match Director. Now you can benefit from what he has learned along the way!
Attendees must be 18 years of age or older to attend and should have the following equipment for the class: Eye and Ear Protection (electronic ear protection is recommended if you have difficulty hearing)
A pistol with at least two magazines (three if you are using a single stack pistol)
A holster on the strongside of your body and a belt to hold it
At least one magazine pouches on the support side
50 rounds of factory ammunition
Class cost is $100, discounted to $60 for Armed Women of America members, payable via Stripe during registration. Due to the high demand for this class, refunds will only be given in the form of half credit for future classes. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
See you on the range!
-Adam adam@openarmsinstruction.com www.openarmsinstruction.com 703-772-5814
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