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2nd Amend Training
Lorton, VA
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•2nd Amend Training specializes in concealed carry licensing courses across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Founded in 2022 by Clifton "Tyler" Chambers, the company focuses on making firearms safety and defensive training accessible to everyone—whether you've never shot before or want to upgrade...
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2nd Amend Training specializes in concealed carry licensing courses across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Founded in 2022 by Clifton "Tyler" Chambers, the company focuses on making firearms safety and defensive training accessible to everyone—whether you've never shot before or want to upgrade your skills.
Clifton Chambers holds extensive NRA certifications:
- •NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- •NRA Advanced Pistol Instructor
- •NRA Defensive Pistol Instructor
- •NRA CCW Instructor
- •NRA Basic Rifle Instructor
- •NRA Protection Inside The Home Instructor
- •NRA Protection Outside The Home Instructor
- •NRA Range Safety Officer
He's also certified through USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) and holds state certifications in Maryland, DC, Utah, and Illinois.
Most students don't just need one permit—they want reciprocal coverage across states. 2nd Amend Training structures courses as "bundle style," meaning the price stays the same whether you're applying for two permits or five:
| Course | Coverage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Max CCW | DC, MD, VA, NY, UT, FL, IL, NJ, PA (up to 46 states) | From $600 |
| Bring A Friend | Same as Max CCW (pair discount) | From $900 |
| DMV Essentials | DC, MD, VA, Utah (up to 40 states) | From $450 |
| Armed Forces CCW | DC, MD, VA, FL, NJ, IL, PA (up to 42 states) | From $285 |
| Virginia CCW + | VA, UT, FL, PA (up to 37 states) | From $200 |
| Maryland Wear & Carry + | VA, UT, FL, PA (up to 38 states) | From $375 |
Existing permit holders can renew through dedicated renewal courses:
- •DC Concealed Carry Renewal: From $200
- •Maryland Wear & Carry Renewal: From $200
- •Illinois Permit Renewal: $200
- •New Jersey Permit Renewal: $200
- •Defensive Pistol Fundamentals: $275
- •Advanced Concealed Carry Fundamentals: From $265
- •Home Defense Fundamentals: $200
- •Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals
- •Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
- •Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
- •Marksmanship Coaching
Instructor courses are coming soon.
DC, Maryland, and New York courses require 16 hours total—delivered as two 8-hour weekend sessions. Instruction covers firearm safety, defensive shooting techniques, legal use-of-force considerations, and live fire exercises.
No firearm experience required. If you've never shot before, you start with a laser pistol to learn fundamentals, then progress to live firearms with supervision. 2nd Amend Training provides all guns needed for class.
DC, Maryland, and New York switched to "shall issue" jurisdictions, meaning self-defense alone is a valid reason to apply—no special justification needed. Those with prior military training may qualify for exemptions on DC and Maryland permit requirements.
Non-residency: You don't need to live in DC, Maryland, or New York to obtain a permit from 2nd Amend Training.
Classroom and range exercises take place at Sharpshooters Indoor Range located at:
8194 Terminal Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
Administrative location: Alexandria, VA (near Mark Center)
Contact: - Phone: 703-635-4655 (8am–8pm) - Email: [email protected]
Payment plans are available at checkout through Affirm and Apple Pay (subject to approval). This removes the barrier of paying full tuition upfront.
Instead of charging different prices for overlapping permits, 2nd Amend Training bundles permits strategically. Get a Virginia permit? Add Utah, Florida, and Pennsylvania reciprocals at the same price. This approach recognizes that modern gun owners often travel or relocate.
Courses are designed for real-world application—defensive positioning, decision-making under stress, and legal frameworks matter as much as marksmanship.