Melissa Ganotakis
Instructor # 3356710 | First Defense Firearms Tactics, LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 12/17/2023
Certification Renewal Date 9/20/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching
- Range Safety Officer
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Our Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Class provides comprehensive training in a professional setting. Each class will consist of approximately five hours of classroom time and one hour of range time. The cost of the class does include all classroom and range time, unless a private indoor range session is requested. Textbooks are available for sale and highly recommended. Please note that we use an outdoor range, so please check the weather and dress appropriately. Sturdy, closed-toed shoes are a must. There is no LIVE AMMO allowed in the classroom. Please bring ammo to the range only. All handguns must be cleared empty by an instructor before entering the building. If you do not have a handgun, one will be provided. Targets, eye protection, and ear protection will be provided. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for your Concealed Carry Permit in the state of Virginia. North Carolina residents will need to register for the NC training class ONLY to complete the additional state requirements from our Certified NC partners at Sheepdog Firearms Training Academy in Currituck, NC. Virginia residents may attend either class to meet the requirements to apply for the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit.
Thank you for choosing First Defense Firearms Tactics in partnership with Sheepdog Firearms Training Academy!
Our Concealed Carry Class provides comprehensive training in a professional setting. Each class will consist of approximately five to six hours of classroom time and one hour of range time. The cost of this class includes all classroom and range time, as well as breakfast, lunch, refreshments, handgun usage, ammo, eye & ear protection, and targets. Textbooks are available for sale and highly recommended. Please note that we use an outdoor range for the live fire portion of this class, so please check the weather and dress appropriately. Sturdy, closed-toed shoes are a must. There is NO LIVE AMMO allowed in the classroom. If you choose to bring your own handgun & ammo, please bring it to the range only. All handguns must be cleared empty by an instructor before entering the building. Upon successful completion of this class, you will be eligible to apply for your Concealed Carry Permit in NC or VA.
Thank you for choosing First Defense Firearms Tactics in partnership with Sheepdog Firearms Training Academy!