FREE Lecture - Self-Defense - What happens Next?
Attend this free Self-defense lecture offered by US Law Shield about what to do after a self-defense encounter. This event is taught by a premier VA Self-Defense Attorney Gilbert Ambler. Sponsored by Sampson Consulting and ChesBay Arms.
February 15th, 2026 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
Feb 17th, 2026 - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
February 19th - FREE Class - Hosters and Dressing for COncealed Carry
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Learn about the different type of holsters, their pros and cons and how to dress to keep your firearm concealed. 6-7 PM!
Feb 25th, 2026 - Handgun Cleaning Class
Come learn how to clean your handgun; Revolver or semi-automatic. This class will walk you through safety procedures, cleaning materials, and the process for cleaning a handgun.
Bring your own firearm and learn how to take it apart, clean it and lubricate it! Sign up Today!
March 15th, 2026 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
Mar 17th, 2026 - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
March 19th - FREE Class - FACTs about gun violence and the use fo guns
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Find out about gun violence and look at real statistics about firearm related safety issues.
Mar 24th, 2026 - Handgun Cleaning Class
Come learn how to clean your handgun; Revolver or semi-automatic. This class will walk you through safety procedures, cleaning materials, and the process for cleaning a handgun.
Bring your own firearm and learn how to take it apart, clean it and lubricate it! Sign up Today!
April 16th - FREE Class - All you wanted to know about Safes
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Discover the different types of gun safes and what you can do to ensure you have quick access when you need it but prevent unauthorized when you don’t.
April 19th, 2026 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
April 21st, 2026 - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
April 28th, 2026 - Handgun Cleaning Class
Come learn how to clean your handgun; Revolver or semi-automatic. This class will walk you through safety procedures, cleaning materials, and the process for cleaning a handgun.
Bring your own firearm and learn how to take it apart, clean it and lubricate it! Sign up Today!
May 17th, 2026 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
May 19th, 2026 - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
May 21 st - FREE Class - How to Keep your children Safe around guns
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Educate yourself on the best way to keep your children safe when around firearms. Parents this is for you!
May 26th, 2026 - Handgun Cleaning Class
Come learn how to clean your handgun; Revolver or semi-automatic. This class will walk you through safety procedures, cleaning materials, and the process for cleaning a handgun.
Bring your own firearm and learn how to take it apart, clean it and lubricate it! Sign up Today!
June 16th, 2026 - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
June 18th - FREE Class - Planning your home dfense
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Strategize on the best way to plan for a home defense situation.
June 21st, 2026 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
June 23th, 2026 - Handgun Cleaning Class
Come learn how to clean your handgun; Revolver or semi-automatic. This class will walk you through safety procedures, cleaning materials, and the process for cleaning a handgun.
Bring your own firearm and learn how to take it apart, clean it and lubricate it! Sign up Today!
Tidewater Friends of NRA Annual Banquet
Come enjoy a fantastic evening and get a chance to win a gun (or two)! The Tidewater Friends of NRA annual banquet will have live auctions, exciting games and raffles to help you bring in the new year.
Jan 27th, 2026 - Handgun Cleaning Class
Come learn how to clean your handgun; Revolver or semi-automatic. This class will walk you through safety procedures, cleaning materials, and the process for cleaning a handgun.
Bring your own firearm and learn how to take it apart, clean it and lubricate it! Sign up Today!
January 22nd - FREE Class - Women OnLY Firearm Introduction
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Experience confidence and learn about firearms in a women only class. Bring a friend and become more confident by learning gun safety, how pistols and ammunition work, training opportunities and more. 6-7 PM!
Jan 20th, 2026 - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
January 18th, 2026 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
December 21, 2025 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
Dec 16th - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
December 11th - FREE Class - How to Stay Safe During the Holidays
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Come out and learn about how to keep you and your family safe. This month’s session is on creating a first aid kit so you can respond to an emergency no matter where you are. You won’t want to miss this! 6-7 PM.
November 20th - Checking Gun fit - Free Class
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Come out and learn about how to keep you and your family safe. This month’s session is on creating a first aid kit so you can respond to an emergency no matter where you are. You won’t want to miss this! 6-7 PM.
Nov 18th - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
November 16, 2025 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
Oct 21st - Handgun Selection Class
Selecting a Handgun can be overwhelming and there isn’t a one gun for everyone. Come learn from a professional firearms instructor to help you understand the options, gun fit and ergonomics, disassembly for cleaning, and more. This class is limited in size to help provide personalized instruction and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next pistol.
October 19, 2025 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
October 16th - FREE Creating your personal first Aid Kit
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Come out and learn about how to keep you and your family safe. This month’s session is on creating a first aid kit so you can respond to an emergency no matter where you are. You won’t want to miss this! 6-7 PM.
September 21, 2025 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
September 18th - FREE Creating your Go-Bag
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Come out and learn about how to keep you and your family safe. This month’s session is on creating a Go-Bag so you can evacuate in a hurry. You won’t want to miss this! 6-7 PM.
August 17, 2025 Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
August 14th - FREE Less Than Lethal Class
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Come out and learn about how to keep you and your family safe. This month’s session is on less than lethal devices. You won’t want to miss this! 6-7 PM.
July 24th - FREE Community Safety Lecture Series
Sampson Consulting is offering a free community lecture series at ChesBay Arms in Chesapeake, VA. Come out and learn about how to keep you and your family safe. With a variety of topics, there is something to learn for every one. This one hour series is short enough to fit into a busy schedule but long enough to be meaningful. Learn how to make your home a harder target, be safe when out and about, use of less than lethal devices and more.
July Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
Pistol Cleaning Class - June 26th
Learn to clean your own handgun! Keeping your pistol clean is essential to proper function and is especially important for concealed carry or self-defense firearms. This gun cleaning class will cover disassembly, cleaning, lubrication and function checks. This will be done with your own handgun. All materials are provided.
June Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
Women on Target Event
Ladies only instructional shooting clinic! June 14th, 2025. This training event will be held at Airfield Conference Center hosted by the Airfield Shooting Club. The cost is only $75 and includes use of all the guns, ammunition, lunch and more! Learn to shoot pistol, rifle, shotgun and archery! This all day event is a great way to be introduced to the shooting sports. We will have beginner and some advanced shooting stages for those that may have more experience.
May Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
Marksmanship 101 Class
Learn to shoot a pistol. Get comfortable with shooting fundamentals and just being around firearms. Oak Hill Farms Range and Sampson Consulting have teamed up to offer you an 8 hour class of mostly shooting on a private outdoor range. Join us and learn by doing!
March Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
February Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
January Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
December Concealed Carry Permit Class
Get the training required for your VA concealed carry permit. This course uses USCCA content to customize a course covering firearm safety, firearm basics, storage of firearms, use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, and holster selection. Walk away with a book, folder with additional information and a better understanding of what it takes to be self defense ready. Just $75.
FREE Seminar - Self-Defense and the Legal System
FREE Concealed Carry Law Seminar offered by one of the finest lawyers. Attorney Ambler sits on VCDL Board and is associated with US LawShield. He presents a 2 hour seminar filled with easy to understand information about VA law and concealed carry. You don’t want to miss this!