Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy

The Alexandria Charles Hill Firearms Range, operated by the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA), is a professional firearms training facility located in Alexandria, Virginia. This nationally accredited law enforcement training academy provides specialized firearms instruction and recertification programs for qualified instructors and law enforcement personnel.

Located at 5261 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, the Alexandria Charles Hill Firearms Range serves as a primary training venue for the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy. The range is designed to support professional development and continuing education for firearms instructors and law enforcement officers throughout the Northern Virginia region.

The facility offers Firearms Instructor Recertification courses specifically designed for current firearms instructors. These comprehensive recertification programs cover essential topics including:

• •Safety Rules and Practices - Foundational safety protocols
• •Range Management - Professional range operations and procedures
• •Lesson Plans - Instructional methodology and curriculum development
• •Liability Considerations - Legal and professional responsibility issues for firearms instructors

The NVCJA main office is located at 45299 Research Place, Ashburn, VA 20147. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM. For course registration and inquiries, contact the academy at 703-729-4299.

As a nationally accredited law enforcement training academy, the NVCJA maintains high standards for all firearms instruction and training delivery. The academy also offers additional professional development courses, dispatcher training, and emergency vehicle operations courses (EVOC) for member agencies.