List of classes hosted by Fairfax Rod and Gun Club. Class titles in red are presented by Club members, with the approval of the Education Committee and the Board. All other classes are outside trainers/vendors invited by the Education Committee and approved by the Board to present classes at Fairfax Rod and Gun Club.
To register for a class, contact the individual instructors or companies at the registration links provided.
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Defensive Carbine Class I (8 HRS)
Description
This 8 hour class covers the basic defensive use of the carbine (AR platform 5.56/.223). It will begin with the fundamentals of marksmanship and move into more advanced drills. Students will improve their carbine handling skills with a strong emphasis on executing the fundamentals correctly, and efficiently applying the correct amount of urgency into your gun handling and shooting as required for defensive firearms. Students will improve their carbine handling skills with a strong emphasis on the fundamentals.
Note: To attend this class, at a minimum, students must know and should be able to follow at all times the 4 Cardinal Rules of Firearms safety. Students should be familiar with the manipulation of an AR (loading, unloading, locking the bolt to the rear and safety manipulation)
Location
Fairfax Rod & Gun Club
7039 Signal Hill Rd
Manassas, VA 20111
Date & Time:
Saturday March 18, 2023
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:
$295 (Range Fees included)
Zeroing
Your carbine must be zeroed prior to this class.
If you need assistance zeroing your carbine for this class, please contact us. We can also make arrangements to help you zero your carbine prior to the start of the class.
Topics Covered
Equipment setup
Zeroing & mechanical off-set
Professional carbine handling
Shooting and ready positions
Tactical & emergency reloads
Malfunctions
Mechanics of the shooter
Personal performance and fundamentals review
Equipment Needed
Rifle and 3 magazines
Sling
Be able to retain 2 magazines on your body
400 rounds of 5.56/223 ammo (minimum). No steel core, no armor piercing, no tracer.
Knee pads (optional, but recommended)
Water for hydration
Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap
Services
Lunch is not included, please bring your own.
It’s highly recommended to bring a chair.
This is an outdoor range, so the only restrooms are Port-A-Johns
Details
Join your friends and fellow members at one or all of the clinics to improve your pistol shooting skills in a convenient format with professional instruction. Adam Metcalf, Air Force veteran and FXRGC club member since 2013, will lead your instruction with the assistance of a safety officer. If you have taken one of Adam’s clinics in prior years, you know that Adam will share from his experience as a former volunteer match director for the club’s popular International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) monthly match, decades as a competitive shooter and his nearly 10 years as a firearms instructor. Each clinic will address specific shooting techniques for attendees of various skill and experience levels. This year’s clinics will take place on the Culver range and require 50-75 rounds for the hour+ long session.
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Todd Bender Skeet Clinic
The Fairfax Rod & Gun Club, Inc. is proud to host the Todd Bender Skeet Clinic from time to time. Many of our members have benefitted from these clinics. Once future clinic dates are scheduled, they will be posted here, as well as on the Club Calendar.
The next Todd Bender Skeet Clinic will be held April 1-3, 2023.
For more information on how to attend the Clinic please contact club member Tom Williams:
[email protected] (W)
[email protected] (H)
571-643-6638 (C)
For more information about Todd Bender’s Clinc go to toddbenderintl.com/clinic-information
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Paul Giambrone Skeet Clinic
The Fairfax Rod & Gun Club, Inc. is proud to host the Paul Giambrone Skeet Clinic from time to time. Many of our members have benefitted from these clinics. Once future clinic dates are scheduled, they will be posted here, as well as on the Club Calendar.
Paul Giambrone Skeet Clinics will be held on:
April 12-15, 2023
October 11-14, 2023
For more information on how to attend the Clinic please contact club member Tom Williams:
[email protected] (W)
[email protected] (H)
571-643-6638 (C)
To learn more about Paul Giambrone check out his website at breakmoretargets.com.
Details
- Basic Principles of Concealment/ Holster Safety Standards
- Firearm Selection Process
- Draw/Reholster Skills Development
- Ethical Use of Deadly Force
- Confrontation Avoidance/Survival
- Flash Sight Picture/Point Shooting
- Reloading Under Stress/Immediate Action Drills
- Range Training (Instructors are NRA/Law Enforcement Certified)
Details
Practical Red Dot Pistol Skills (8 HRS)
Note: This course course is NOT designed for first time shooters.Students should be able to safely draw from the holster and shoot. Practicing the draw from the holster prior to the class is highly recommended.
Description
This course is designed by USPSA GrandMaster in Carry Optics and is taught by Modern Samurai Project endorsed instructors. It will provide students with the necessary skills to properly transition from using standard pistol iron sights to mini red dot sights (MRDS) for self-defense or duty use. This transitional training will include drills addressing the common concerns associated with the use of MRDS on duty pistols. Students will also improve on the skills and knowledge to successfully negotiate around obstacles and shoot on the move. This is an in-depth, comprehensive training course focusing on the fundamentals and capabilities of MRDS and to learn the proper techniques for red-dot acquisition under various conditions and circumstances.
Location
Fairfax Rod & Gun Club
7039 Signal Hill Rd
Manassas, VA 20111
Date & Time:
Sunday May 07, 2023
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:
$295 (Range Fees included)
Topics Covered
Understanding the MRDS, theory and various features
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Considerations
Understanding Mechanical Offset and Holdover
Weapons manipulations with RDS
Applying the Fundamentals of Marksmanship with a Pistol MRDS
How to properly Zero a MDRS to POA/POI
Initial Sight Acquisition and Dot Tracking
MRDS up close (5 yards and in).
How to change from Front Sight to Target Focused Shooting
Advantages and Limitations to a MRDS
Use of back-up iron sights (BUIS)
Alternate aiming techniques
Downed Optic Drills to include, occluded Optic Drills and total Optic blockage Drills
Engaging multiple targets/threats
Reloading and Clearing Common Stoppages/Malfunctions with a MRDS
Strong Hand Only and Support Hand Only Shooting and Manipulations
Advanced drills for improving skills
Equipment Needed
Serviceable semi-automatic pistol (9mm or larger caliber) and at least three magazines
Quality belt with strong side holster and at least 1 magazine pouch
Serpa holsters or similar holsters that use the trigger finger to deactivate a retention device are NOT allowed
Be able to retain 2 magazines on your body
3-5 magazines of 10 round capacity (minimum)
350 rounds of dependable ammunition (minimum). No steel core, no armor piercing, no tracer.
Knee pads (optional, but recommended – range surface is rocky gravel)
Water for hydration
Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap.
Services
Lunch is NOT included. Please bring your own.
It’s highly recommended to bring a chair.
This is an outdoor range, so the only restrooms are Port-A-Johns.
Details
This competition class will be focusing on applying pistol fundamentals seen in practical shooting competition, IDPA and USPSA. We will be evaluating patterns, isolating areas in need of improvement and reping out practical scenarios. Students will be refining grip, target focused shooting, transitions, and movement styles. This class is for those that are already familiar with shooting match’s and want to get better.
Instructor Bio:
David Wampler
From his earliest years, David Wampler has been no stranger to competition. Selected for the highest levels of youth team paint ball and several years of sponsored car racing, David made the successful jump to semi-professional level amateur shooting after graduating from Liberty University.
Since starting shooting in 2014, David joined the United States Practical Shooting Association and has since won numerous State Championship matches and Section Matches.
David is well known for his speed, accuracy, and rigorous training skills and has developed numerous amounts of training videos. David is now poised to break out on the international stage. His quick rise to the top of the ranking boards and rapidly achieving the level of Grand Master “GM” set him up to receive many requests from the growing shooting community. He now also runs his own successful training and consulting business with a waitlist ranging from intro to seasoned competitive clientele.
David is now poised to break out on the international stage. His quick rise to the top of the ranking boards and rapidly achieving the level of GM,
Off the range, David is a husband, manager of a local transportation/construction business, outdoorsman and pet dad.
Look for David at the next major competition or out on the range in Northern Virginia. You can also find David on Instagram(david_wampler_shooting), YouTube(David Wampler) and Facebook(David Wampler Competition Shooter).
Details
- Basic Principles of Concealment/ Holster Safety Standards
- Firearm Selection Process
- Draw/Reholster Skills Development
- Ethical Use of Deadly Force
- Confrontation Avoidance/Survival
- Flash Sight Picture/Point Shooting
- Reloading Under Stress/Immediate Action Drills
- Range Training (Instructors are NRA/Law Enforcement Certified)
Details
Defensive Pistol Class I (8 HRS)
Note: To attend this class, students should be able to safely draw from the holster and shoot. Practicing the draw from the holster prior to the class is highly recommended. If you need help with this, please contact us for recommendations.
Description
This 8 hour class covers the basic defensive use of compact or full-size pistols. It will begin with the fundamentals of marksmanship and move into more advanced drills. Students will improve their pistol handling skills with a strong emphasis on executing the fundamentals correctly, and efficiently applying the correct amount of urgency into your gun handling and shooting as required for defensive firearms. Students will learn self-diagnostic skills to continue development of their own personal performance.
Location
Fairfax Rod & Gun Club
7039 Signal Hill Rd
Manassas, VA 20111
Date & Time:
Sunday August 06, 2023
FROM 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:
$295 (Range Fees included)
Topics Covered
Gear setup
Safety
Justification for use of force
Mind set
Drawing
Combat marksmanship
Reloads
Malfunctions
Shooting drills
Shooting around cover
Qualification course of fire
Equipment Needed
Serviceable semi-automatic pistol (9mm or larger caliber) and at least three magazines
Quality belt with strong side holster and at least 1 magazine pouch
Serpa holsters or similar holsters that use the trigger finger to deactivate a retention device are NOT allowed
Be able to retain 2 magazines on your body
3-5 magazines of 10 round capacity (minimum)
400 rounds of dependable ammunition (minimum). No steel core, no armor piercing, no tracer.
Knee pads (optional, but recommended – range surface is rocky gravel)
Water for hydration
Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap.
Services
Lunch is not included. Please bring your own.
It’s highly recommended to bring a chair.
This is an outdoor range, so the only restrooms are Port-A-Johns.
NOTE:
Pistol I clinic (4.5hrs) is a shorter version of the class (8hrs). The 8-hr class allows for more repetitions of the same drills along with offering a few more additional drills. It also includes a qualification at the end, whereas the clinic does not.
The level 2, Pistol II clinic (4.5 hrs) or Pistol II class (8hrs) is the next step after the level 1 Pistol I Class (8hrs) or Pistol I Clinic (4.5hrs)
Taking Pistol I Clinic then Pistol II Clinic is NOT the equivalent of Pistol I Class.
Details
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Prerequisites: None Required
Description
Demonstrate comprehension of M.A.R.C.H. principles and competency at life-saving skills. This course is taught with the latest standards of care recommendations by the Joint Trauma System (JTS), American College of Surgeons, and the Committee of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC).
Location
- Fairfax Rod and Gun Club
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize massive (life threatening) hemorrhage.
- Demonstrate competency using commercial and improvised tourniquets
- Recognize common causes of airway compromise.
- Demonstrate how to position someone in the Recovery Position.
- Recognize signs of difficulty breathing.
- Basic MARCH
- Demonstrate the physical examination to identify penetrating chest trauma.
- Demonstrate the placement of an occlusive dressing for penetrating chest trauma.
- Differentiate non-life-threatening hemorrhage from massive bleeding.
- Demonstrate the proper placement of a trauma dressing.
- Demonstrate wound packing techniques when use of a TQ is not feasible.
- Describe the adverse effects of hypothermia on trauma patients.
- Demonstrate the proper utilization of an emergency casualty blanket to prevent hypothermia.
Equipment Recommended
- Current Medical Items Commonly Worn
- Tactical Gear Commonly Worn
- Medical SOPs if available
- Knee pads (optional, but recommended)
- Water for hydration
- Notepad
Services
- Lunch is not included. The Club has a snack bar/canteen, or please bring your own.
Instructor Bio: David Lang
Lead instructor David Lang started his journey in the 82nd Airborne as a medic deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. Furthering his pre-hospital knowledge by assessing for Task Force 160th and attending the Special Operations Combat Medic Course. Later diving deeper into Flight Medicine and Critical care he obtained his Flight Paramedic Certification and Critical Care endorsements. He later went on to Instruct at the Flight Paramedic School house and Expeditionary Medical Course at the Army’s Fort Sam Houston (home of Army Medicine). Then moved on to become an Operations Chief for the Walter Reed Simulation and Training Dept, specializing in high-risk low acuity training for the DOD’s medical school. Currently holding a position at the State Departments Operational Medicine Directorate.
*Slots limited to 20 students only*
For questions or more info, contact us at: [email protected]
Details
- Basic Principles of Concealment/ Holster Safety Standards
- Firearm Selection Process
- Draw/Reholster Skills Development
- Ethical Use of Deadly Force
- Confrontation Avoidance/Survival
- Flash Sight Picture/Point Shooting
- Reloading Under Stress/Immediate Action Drills
- Range Training (Instructors are NRA/Law Enforcement Certified)
Details
1-Day Carbine Course
This course is for beginners to advanced shooters.
The One Day Carbine course is designed to highlight and fix any fundamental and or what I call mechanical issues. In this course our focus will be on stance, grip, presentation and eye dominance. The absolute building blocks of shooting.
We will utilize advanced technology to see and diagnose your habits. We will break every movement and or action down into small digestible pieces. Look at each small action and decide if it is needed and what would be the best in this moment to do. Then rebuild block by block while cleaning all habits and techniques. We will close out with the same drill done faster and more accurate in less than 50 rounds. You will leave with tailored personalized instruction that bests fits your shooting style.
Practice doesn’t make perfect, Perfect Practice Makes Perfect.
Skills:
Stance
Grip
Presentation
Fishing
Atomic Pie chart
Eye Dominance
Needed:
Carbine
Carbine Sling
Optic- optional but recommended
2 mags
Belt mounted mag pouch
Ear protection
Eye protection
Notepad + Pen
Details
1-Day Concealed Carry Course
This course is for beginners to advanced shooters.
The Concealed Carry Class is designed to fine tune you with your Every Day Carry. We will start with a draw and shoot with both hands. Then progress to clearing your cover garment, drawing and shooting strong hand only.
The focus in this course will be to work out the fine details and consistent practices, to get you concealing with confidence. We will focus on controlling the shirt for that fundamentally perfect draw, with 2 hands, or just 1. Mixing perfect technique with speed and accuracy to win the day.
Practice doesn’t make perfect, Perfect Practice Makes Perfect.
Skills:
Stance
Grip
Presentation
Clearing the garment
Strong hand
EDC handheld
Caution:
This is a Concealed Carry course.
Needed:
EDC AIWB/IWB Holster
EDC AIWB/IWB Magpouch
A cover garment
- T-shirt that covers gun
- Button down shirt untucked
- Photo vest
EDC handheld flashlight
Details
This course is for beginners to advanced shooters.
The 1-Day Stitch M Up (SMU) course is designed to highlight and fix any fundamental and or what I call mechanical issues. In this course we work stance, grip, presentation and eye dominance. The absolute building blocks of shooting.
We will focus on 3 shots, individually placed or what I would call, defensive. While conducting the Stitch M Up drill I will show you my personal techniques. How efficiency and physics will always be faster and more accurate.
We will utilize advanced technology to fix and or diagnose your habits. We will break every movement and or action down into small digestible pieces. Look at every small action and decide what is needed and what is the best. Then rebuild block by block, while cleaning all habits and techniques. We will close out with the same drill, shot more accurate and faster all in less than 100 rounds. You will leave with tailored personalized instruction that bests fits your shooting style.
Practice doesn’t make perfect, Perfect Practice Makes Perfect.
Skills:
Stance
Grip
The Draw
Fishing
Atomic Pie chart
Eye Dominance
Stitch M Up
- 2 to body, 1 to head.
Needed:
Pistol
Holster
2 mags
Belt mounted mag pouch
Eye protection
Ear protection
Notebook + Paper
Details
- Deadly Force
- Street Survival/Violent Crime
- One Hand Shooting/ Shooting with Non-Dominant Hand
- Shooting from Behind a Barricade
- Point Shooting/ Moving While Shooting
- Shoot/ No Shoot Scenarios
- Refining Draw/Reholster Skills
- Range Training (Instructors are NRA / Law Enforcement Certified)
Details
Paul Giambrone Skeet Clinic
The Fairfax Rod & Gun Club, Inc. is proud to host the Paul Giambrone Skeet Clinic from time to time. Many of our members have benefitted from these clinics. Once future clinic dates are scheduled, they will be posted here, as well as on the Club Calendar.
Paul Giambrone Skeet Clinics will be held on:
April 12-15, 2023
October 11-14, 2023
For more information on how to attend the Clinic please contact club member Tom Williams:
[email protected] (W)
[email protected] (H)
571-643-6638 (C)
To learn more about Paul Giambrone check out his website at breakmoretargets.com.
Details
- Basic Principles of Concealment/ Holster Safety Standards
- Firearm Selection Process
- Draw/Reholster Skills Development
- Ethical Use of Deadly Force
- Confrontation Avoidance/Survival
- Flash Sight Picture/Point Shooting
- Reloading Under Stress/Immediate Action Drills
- Range Training (Instructors are NRA/Law Enforcement Certified)
Details
Defensive Shotgun Class (8 HRS)
Note: To attend this class, at a minimum, students must know and should be able to follow at all times the 4 Cardinal Rules of Firearms safety – Students must have a safe weapons handling.& Correct equipment.
Description
Our Defensive Shotgun course is an introduction to using pump or semi auto shotguns for self defense/home defense, a highly effective defensive tool. Learn how to run your shotgun as if your life depends on it. Discussion and lessons on pros and cons of the platform, setting up the gun, sights, ammo selection, patterning for your needs, controlling recoil and loading the gun under pressure.
Location
Fairfax Rod & Gun Club
7039 Signal Hill Rd
Manassas, VA 20111
Date & Time:
Sunday October 15, 2023
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:
$295 (Range Fees included)
Topics Covered
Firearms Safety
Fundamentals (Hold Control, Sight Picture & Trigger Control)
Recoil Management
Loading & Unloading
Zero and Patterning
Live Fire Drills
Malfunction Clearance
Ammunition Selection
Use of Cover or Concealment
Equipment Needed // PLEASE READ//
A reliable shotgun (12-gauge recommended, 20-gauge versions permissible)
This course focus will be on rapid sighted fire against multiple targets. We find that a traditional full butt stock works best in that role and is what we recommend. Rifle type stocks with pistol grips are OK. Pistol gripped shotguns are a breaching tool, and do not constitute a good first choice as a serious defensive tool. Due to safety considerations during handling, pistol gripped only shotguns will not be allowed in this course
Side Saddle (not required but highly recommended). We recommend a VangComp Velcro attached.
250 shot shells (light target loads recommended), 50 buckshot (multiple types recommended).
Ability to keep at least one box (25 shells) on your person. If you think you need kit for this course, please check out F3 Tactical
Not required – but recommended good tactical sling. Without a sling you will be required to ground your shotgun regularly
Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap
Knee pads (optional, but recommended)
Water for hydration
IF you have questions or concerns about your equipment, please email us back as soon as possible.
Services
Lunch is NOT included, please bring your own.
It’s highly recommended to bring a chair.
This is an outdoor range, so the only restrooms are Port-A-Johns
Details
- Basic Principles of Concealment/ Holster Safety Standards
- Firearm Selection Process
- Draw/Reholster Skills Development
- Ethical Use of Deadly Force
- Confrontation Avoidance/Survival
- Flash Sight Picture/Point Shooting
- Reloading Under Stress/Immediate Action Drills
- Range Training (Instructors are NRA/Law Enforcement Certified)
Details
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Prerequisites: None Required
Description
Demonstrate comprehension of M.A.R.C.H. principles and competency at life-saving skills. This course is taught with the latest standards of care recommendations by the Joint Trauma System (JTS), American College of Surgeons, and the Committee of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC).
Location
- Fairfax Rod and Gun Club
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize massive (life threatening) hemorrhage.
- Demonstrate competency using commercial and improvised tourniquets
- Recognize common causes of airway compromise.
- Demonstrate how to position someone in the Recovery Position.
- Recognize signs of difficulty breathing.
- Basic MARCH
- Demonstrate the physical examination to identify penetrating chest trauma.
- Demonstrate the placement of an occlusive dressing for penetrating chest trauma.
- Differentiate non-life-threatening hemorrhage from massive bleeding.
- Demonstrate the proper placement of a trauma dressing.
- Demonstrate wound packing techniques when use of a TQ is not feasible.
- Describe the adverse effects of hypothermia on trauma patients.
- Demonstrate the proper utilization of an emergency casualty blanket to prevent hypothermia.
Equipment Recommended
- Current Medical Items Commonly Worn
- Tactical Gear Commonly Worn
- Medical SOPs if available
- Knee pads (optional, but recommended)
- Water for hydration
- Notepad
Services
- Lunch is not included. The Club has a snack bar/canteen, or please bring your own.
Instructor Bio: David Lang
Lead instructor David Lang started his journey in the 82nd Airborne as a medic deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. Furthering his pre-hospital knowledge by assessing for Task Force 160th and attending the Special Operations Combat Medic Course. Later diving deeper into Flight Medicine and Critical care he obtained his Flight Paramedic Certification and Critical Care endorsements. He later went on to Instruct at the Flight Paramedic School house and Expeditionary Medical Course at the Army’s Fort Sam Houston (home of Army Medicine). Then moved on to become an Operations Chief for the Walter Reed Simulation and Training Dept, specializing in high-risk low acuity training for the DOD’s medical school. Currently holding a position at the State Departments Operational Medicine Directorate.
*Slots limited to 20 students only*
For questions or more info, contact us at: [email protected]