Brian Sweeney

Instructor # 2381493 | Iron Sights Academy

Certified with the USCCA since 2/26/2021

Certification Renewal Date 2/14/2025

Manassas, VA, 20110

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Defensive Shooting
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
  • AR-15 Fundamentals

My Biography

Though I've been a gun geek for most of my life it was the military (Army) that gave me the opportunity to distinguish myself as an expert marksman.

I spent several years with the State Department in Diplomatic Security which had me qualifying and carrying handguns all around the DMV metro area. It was only after I received my first Virginia Concealed Carry permit, however, did I finally feel the "weight of responsibility" with firearms. Up until then, it was either "recreation" or "work." Being responsible for the personal protection of my family was something I hadn't experienced in all those years prior.

I've been carrying in Virginia for over 15 years. In all that time I've seen good and bad instructors. But, even more, distressful was the number of folks I knew (and cared about) carrying concealed or buying their first firearm with nearly zero understanding or competency with the basics.

I've contracted with law enforcement trainers, VA department of justice trainers, and military vets. There was so much inconsistency with what was being taught I decided to step up and take on the mantle of helping others succeed with firearms. If you don't know me, I don't do anything in life "small." I'm proud of the work Iron Sights is doing. Honestly, I don't know why I didn't do it sooner.

My certifications

CCHD Training Counselor Countering The Mass Shooter Concealed Carry & Home Def. Defensive Shooting L1 Emergency First Aid Fundamentals Women's Handgun & Self-Defense NRA Pistol Instructor NRA Rifle Instructor NRA Chief Range Officer

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    Class taken on Fri, Nov. 22, 2024
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    "My overall class experience was great! 10/10 recommend. Met some great people in class. Brian is very knowledgeable about the business and made sure by the end we were all comfortable and confident with the content he taught us. "

    Submitted on Tues, Nov. 26, 2024 by Jessica W.

    "Thank you for the great review, Jessica!"

    Submitted on Thur, Dec. 5, 2024

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    Class taken on Fri, Nov. 22, 2024
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    "If you are an experienced shooter and a passionate instructor, take this class with Brian. The learning and teaching concepts portion is already yielding results and the small business guidance was both motivating and powerful. I definitely recommend him. "

    Submitted on Tues, Nov. 26, 2024 by Adam M.

    "Awesome - Thank You, Adam. "

    Submitted on Thur, Dec. 5, 2024

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    Class taken on Fri, Nov. 22, 2024
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    "Solid curriculum, great content and very well designed and delivered."

    Submitted on Mon, Nov. 25, 2024 by Jason D.

    "Appreciate you, JD. Thank You!"

    Submitted on Thur, Dec. 5, 2024