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Finesse Firearms Training, run by owner and lead instructor Grace Boatright, teaches concealed carry permit courses that work across multiple states. Grace holds NRA certifications as a pistol and rifle instructor, a Range Safety Officer, and a registered Rifle Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scouts of America.

With 20+ years of firearms experience and a decade working in Washington D.C.'s government affairs community, Grace knows the legal landscape. She's also a professional advocate for Second Amendment rights and sensible firearm policy.

DC/MD/VA/UT 4-in-1 Combo Course

The flagship offering: Complete training for Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Utah concealed carry permits in one 16-hour course spread across multiple weekends. This gets you carry rights in 41 states plus D.C. All classes at NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, VA.

• •$399 per student ($299 for DC/MD only)

Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit

3-hour class covering CHP application process, self-defense law, prohibited areas, state firearm laws, situational awareness, and brandishing. Satisfies Virginia's legal training requirement.

• •$79 per student

Washington D.C. CCW Permit

16-hour course (2 days) meeting D.C.'s training requirements for residents and non-residents. Covers District firearm laws, home and child safety, legal transportation, prohibited areas, situational awareness. Includes required range qualification (25 rounds, 25 yards max distance).

• •$199 per student

Maryland Wear & Carry Permit

16-hour course covering Maryland firearm laws, prohibited carry locations, child and home safety laws, and required range training. Open to residents and non-residents.

• •$199 per student

Utah Concealed Firearm Permit

3-hour classroom course (no range requirement in Utah). Non-residents can obtain Utah permits, which are recognized in 32+ states—including Washington State and Delaware, which don't recognize Virginia permits. Great for interstate travel.

• •$99 per student

Intro to Firearm Safety & Range Etiquette

2-hour private session for new shooters. Covers firearm and range safety, marksmanship fundamentals, semi-automatic handguns, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, malfunction handling, and range rules. All equipment provided except ammunition.

• •$99 per adult | $159 per couple | $79 kids 10-17

Firearm Selection Assistance

1-hour course where you shoot multiple firearms to determine which one actually fits your hand, recoil tolerance, and intended use before you buy. No guessing games.

• •$89 per student

Marksmanship Skill Improvement

1-hour private lessons with certified instructor for shooters with existing experience. Whether you're improving range shooting, defensive shooting, or competition shooting, there's always room to sharpen skills.

• •$79 per adult | $59 kids 10-17

Firearm Cataloging & Valuation

Grace visits your home or business to catalog make, model, and serial number of each firearm, takes professional photos, and provides blue book value estimates. Useful for insurance, inheritance, or if you're selling.

• •$15 per firearm ($100 minimum)
• •Optional auction service available for additional fee

Group Rates for Businesses

Customized CHP training for business owners protecting employees at delivery services, bars, restaurants, construction sites, cash-heavy operations. Price varies by permit type and group size.

Grace produces detailed firearm disassembly and reassembly videos covering popular carry guns: Beretta 92FS, Glock 43/48, Sig P365/P320/P230, Colt Anaconda, Ruger LCP Max, Smith & Wesson M&P series, FN 1906 Baby Browning, PSAK-47, AR-15, and others.

"I have taken multiple training sessions from Grace. She is an outstanding instructor and is a natural with both firearms and instruction. She is thorough, thoughtful, and engaging." — Howard Chen

"Grace is an outstanding firearms instructor — professional, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly effective. She made sure that safety was always the top priority while creating a comfortable and supportive learning environment." — Mustafa Bahrami

Classes hosted at NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia with additional instruction available nationwide. Contact through website form, email, or social media for appointments and inquiries.