Unleash The Warrior Within! 

​UPDATE: During this unprecedented situation, there has been a rise in the purchasing of self defense products as well as concerns for our safety: Please check the website often for free online classes being offered. Also like our facebook page for events to be posted.  
https://www.facebook.com/viragodefense
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Virago Defense offers
live fire coaching that  is not for girls only! Guys are welcomed. (offered by appointment).
So you got your permit? Whats next? 
Carry Concealed Basics
Defensive Handgun classes

3 Hour handgun safety courses are offered at a minimum of 2 classes a month. 
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Want to be a better shooter? Follow these 3 basics, Training, Training and MORE Training.
​and
Practice, Practice Practice!
See Our Calendar Below for Upcoming Classes

USCCA CLASSES

Pictureincluded- Concealed Carry and Home Defense Book included ($30.00 value)
Basic Handgun
4.5 hours
Class Fee 150.00

​includes textbook



Self Defense Firearms Basics:
Safety, Understanding Semi-Automatics, Understanding Revolvers, Understanding Modern Striker-Fired Handguns, Gun and Ammo Malfunctions and how to deal with them, Selecting a Handgun, Ammo, Other Use of Force Options

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals:
Defensive shooting versus Marksmanship, Grip, Shooting Platform, Aligning the Muzzle to Target, Point Shooting, Unsighted/Sighted Fire, Flash Sight Picture, Trigger Control

Gear and Gadgets: 
Holster Types and Holster Retention, Belts, Flashlights, Weapon Mounted Lights, Lasers, Firearms Storage

Basic and Advanced Skills:
Creating a Training Program, Dry Firing, Drills, What's Next?
This course certificate can be used for non resident permit in states 
such as
 Florida and Connecticut
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USCCA Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals
Next Class: 3/13/2020

Level 1: Women's Basic Pistol
USCCA’s “Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals” is a welcoming and engaging training guide created by a woman for women who are seeking to begin, improve upon, or add to their firearms skills. This course is designed for the beginner shooter (or a refresher to those who have a void in their practice) through those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting and take the next step with their firearms skills, tools, and mindset.The fundamentals of shooting will be introduced, reviewed, and built upon, while also exploring universal safety rules, common types of handguns, ammunition types, marksmanship skills, etc. Specifically, Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals is all about sharing the basics
4 hours
class fee-150.
Includes hard copy text book, range fees and Florida non resident CCW permit (information, fingerprint cards, guidance though process) 
If you have a restricted NY permit this class will help with amending to unrestricted. 

Live Fire Coaching

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Already took your first shot but want to take a step further and get a little more comfortable in the range. 
Try other handguns, perfect your newly learned skills.
Private instruction $30.00 an hour plus range time and ammo.  

Range Introduction /First Shot

As a new shooter It can be very intimidating going into a range environment for both men and women. Shoot Like A Girl has been there too, we all were beginners at one time. With a calm, understanding and friendly approach to safe live fire training, we will get you past the intimidation and on target. $35.00 hour plus range fee and ammo. By appointment. 
Contact Us for more info on live fire handgun training possibilities even if you don't have a permit yet. ​

3 Hour Handgun Safety Course
This course follows the Orange County Sheriff syllabus. This approved course satisfies course requirement for New York (Orange County) Pistol Permit. The fee for the course is $50.00. For more information on schedule and location contact us.  Also visit Virago Defense facebook page. NO Live fire. classroom only. 
Class Schedule:
​Friday March 27 at 3pm at Master Class in Monroe

The Basics of Concealed Carry

When contemplating whether or not to conceal carry a firearm, many people will ask the question, “just how likely is it that I’ll be a victim of violent crime?”
Although violent crime has been decreasing over the last few decades. It can occur anywhere anytime in the United States.  
The question should not be when!
Do you put on your seatbelt only when you think you might be more likely to have an accident? Or do you put it on every time because your chances of being seriously injured or killed are reduced by wearing it every time?
In this class we will begin to build the concealed carry system, starting with the mindset. If your a New York Resident you already took step one by getting your pistol permit.
If you have a restricted NY permit this class will help with amending to unrestricted.
THIS COURSE CAN BE USED FOR A FLORIDA NON RESIDENT PERMIT
Prerequisite: NRA Basic Pistol class,  USCCA Live fire, private lessons with Virago Defense within the past 6 months or the equivalent training/ shooting experience(instructor approval). This is not for the very new shooter.  Novice-intermediate. 

The Well Armed Woman

Carolann of Virago Defense LLC is also a Well Armed Woman (TWAW) chapter leader. The Well Armed Woman is a non for profit organization.  TWAW meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at Master Class Shooters Supply and Range in Monroe NY at 6pm. The Well Armed Woman is for ladies over the age of 21. A handgun permit is not required to join. For more information Visit The Well Armed Woman Shooting Chapters website.  Also visit the chapters public facebook page ​