Rick Laughlin

Instructor # 407236 | Firearms & Safety Training

Certified with the USCCA since 4/2/2016

Certification Renewal Date 10/6/2025

Staunton, VA, 24401

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor

My Biography

In my past life I have been a firefighter/paramedic and instructor, a deputy sheriff and a public-school adult education teacher. I am currently a corporate facilities manager, safety officer and safety instructor.

I am an NRA certified instructor and Range Safety Officer, a USCCA certified CCW instructor and Instructor Counselor, a State of Utah BCI, State of Maryland, Illinois and a Washington, DC certified CCW instructor and an ECSI certified health and safety instructor.

I offer a wide selection of individual, family, youth and group instruction. I also have "Beginners Only", "Women Only" and private classes available.

Firearm classes include: VIRGINIA Concealed Carry (Needed for a VA CCW permit) UTAH Concealed Carry (Needed for a UTAH CCW permit) MARYLAND,WASHINGTON, DC & ILLINOIS CCW permit classes Concealed Carry & Home Defense Top 10 Concealed Carry Mistakes Church Security surveys and classes Active Shooter classes Home Security & Home Defense Developing a Personal Protection Plan Gun Shop & Range Etiquette Gun Laws & You Selecting the Right Firearm for You And other subjects and health safety classes for individuals, families and businesses.

Come and have fun while you learn in a PATIENT, LOW PRESSURE, FUN and RELAXED - but SAFE - atmosphere!

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What Students Are Saying

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    Class taken on Sun, Feb. 23, 2025
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    "Rick and Gil have an excellent presentation. They are very knowledgeable and make the class fun. Rick teaches in a way that is not intimidating but informative. He definitely kept my attention engaged! "

    Submitted on Sat, Mar. 1, 2025 by ELBIA T.

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    Class taken on Sun, Feb. 23, 2025
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    "I would highly recommend Rick’s class. Very informative and fun as well. "

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    Class taken on Sun, Feb. 23, 2025
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    "Lifetime gun owner. Found out how much I didn't know. Thanks Rick, "

    Submitted on Sat, Mar. 1, 2025 by FREDERICK G.