Trouble Defense · Monthly scholarship
Free Virginia CCW class.
A little support. A safer tomorrow. Each month, one Virginia resident receives our complete in-person concealed carry classroom course with tuition fully covered.
Free to apply. No purchase necessary.
fully covered
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- Recipient selected each month
- $100
- Classroom scholarship value
- ~3 hours
- In-person classroom course
- 21+
- Virginia residents eligible to apply
01 / The opportunity
Start with knowledge.
Build with confidence.
If cost has stood between you and professional firearm-safety education, tell us your story. Our scholarship covers the complete classroom course in a welcoming, respectful learning environment.
Your scholarship covers
- Firearm-safety rules, safe handling, and responsible storage
- Handgun operation, terminology, and Virginia concealed carry responsibilities
- Situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and de-escalation
- In-person instruction, permit-process information, and time for your questions
- A certificate documenting successful course completion
Fairfax or another scheduled Northern Virginia training location. Your exact date, time, and location will be confirmed if selected.
Add supervised range training
Want supervised live-fire practice? The selected recipient may add a range session, subject to instructor and range availability.
You also cover any applicable:
- Range admission
- Ammunition
- Firearm rental
- Targets & equipment
The range session is optional and is not required to complete the complimentary classroom course.
Also not included: transportation, concealed handgun permit application fees, or a firearm. Completing training does not guarantee permit approval.
02 / A clear path forward
Your story. Our next step.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Selection is based on your application.
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Tell us about yourself
Complete the application below. Share why you want training, what you hope to learn, and how it would help you.
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We review applications
We consider need, commitment to firearm safety, potential impact, and ability to attend. This is not a random drawing.
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If selected, we contact you
Accept within 48 hours, confirm your class details, and attend the complete course. We’ll help you prepare for your visit.
Submitting an application does not guarantee selection. Please review the scholarship terms and participation requirements before applying.
Scholarship application
Please provide accurate contact details and answer each question before submitting.
By applying, you agree to the Monthly Scholarship Terms. Your application story will not be published without permission.
04 / Pay it forward
Open the door
for someone else.
A $100 sponsorship provides one future Virginia CCW classroom seat. Individuals, businesses, churches, and community organizations can help make responsible firearm education more accessible.
Trouble Defense LLC is a privately owned business. Sponsorship payments support training seats and are not represented as tax-deductible charitable contributions. Consult your tax professional about the treatment of a payment.
Full classroom tuition.
- Approximately three hours of in-person education
- Firearm safety and responsible-ownership instruction
- Concealed carry law and permit-process information
- A certificate after successful completion
Trouble Defense selects recipients using the published criteria. Sponsors may remain anonymous or be recognized with permission.
Why we do this
Training should
open doors.
Trouble Defense has served Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC since 2012. We believe cost should not be the only reason someone is unable to receive responsible, professional firearm-safety education.
“If this opportunity would make a meaningful difference in your life, please tell us your story.”Dee Parker · Founder & CEO, Trouble Defense LLC
05 / A few helpful answers
Questions?
Start here.
Find the essentials below. The complete program terms and official permit resources are also available on this page.
Ask our teamIs the Virginia CCW class really free?
Yes. Trouble Defense waives the complete $100 classroom tuition for one selected recipient each month. No purchase is required to apply.
Who can apply?
The scholarship is currently open to Virginia residents who are at least 21 years old and can attend an in-person Trouble Defense class in Fairfax or another scheduled Northern Virginia location.
What does the scholarship include?
The scholarship includes approximately three hours of in-person Virginia concealed carry classroom instruction and a certificate of completion.
Can I add range training?
Yes. The scholarship recipient may add supervised range training for $25. The student must also pay the range admission fee, ammunition cost, and any applicable rental or equipment expenses.
Is the recorded interview required?
Yes. Agreement to a brief post-class video interview is one of the disclosed conditions of this scholarship. The recipient may speak honestly and is not required to praise Trouble Defense. A separate media release will be signed before recording.
Can I apply again if I am not selected?
Yes. Applicants may reapply during a future month. Applicants may also authorize Trouble Defense to keep their application active for up to three monthly selection periods.
More questions about training, eligibility & participation
Does the scholarship include live-fire training?
No. The scholarship covers classroom instruction only. Range admission, live-fire training, ammunition, rentals, and related range expenses are not included.
Is range training required for a Virginia concealed handgun permit?
Virginia requires applicants to demonstrate handgun competence in person through one of the qualifying methods identified in Virginia law. The statute lists several acceptable training and experience pathways. Applicants should review the current requirements and confirm any questions with the circuit court where they intend to apply.
Is the recipient chosen randomly?
No. Trouble Defense selects the recipient after reviewing the person’s need, commitment to firearm safety, potential impact, and ability to attend.
What should I write in my application?
Explain why you want professional firearm-safety training, what has prevented you from taking the class, what you hope to learn, and how the opportunity would benefit you. You are not judged on writing ability.
Do I need to own a firearm?
No firearm is needed for the classroom portion. If you add range training and need a rental firearm, contact Trouble Defense before scheduling the range session.
Is a positive review required?
No. Scholarship recipients are asked to provide honest feedback and discuss their actual experience. They are never required to make positive statements.
Do I have to post a Google review?
No. Trouble Defense does not require scholarship recipients to post reviews on Google, Facebook, Yelp, or any other third-party platform.
Will my application story be published?
No application or personal story will be published without permission. If selected, the recipient may choose what personal details to discuss during the recorded interview.
Does completing the course guarantee that I will receive a permit?
No. Trouble Defense provides training but does not issue Virginia concealed handgun permits. Permit decisions are made by the appropriate government authority after reviewing the applicant’s eligibility and application.
Does the scholarship cover the permit application fee?
No. The recipient is responsible for any concealed handgun permit application fees and related expenses.
Where will the class be held?
The class will normally be held in Fairfax or another Trouble Defense training location in Northern Virginia. The exact location, date, and time will be provided to the selected recipient.
Can someone nominate another person?
Yes, but the nominated individual must personally complete or approve the application, meet all eligibility requirements, and agree to the scholarship conditions.
Can I transfer the scholarship to someone else?
No. The scholarship has no cash value and cannot be sold, transferred, or exchanged.
Monthly Scholarship TermsRead the complete eligibility, selection, attendance, privacy, and participation requirements.
Sponsor
The Trouble Defense Monthly Virginia CCW Training Scholarship is offered by Trouble Defense LLC.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Virginia residents age 21 or older who are able to attend an in-person Trouble Defense class at the designated location. Employees and others directly involved in selecting recipients, along with members of their immediate households, are not eligible.
No Purchase Required
There is no fee or purchase required to submit an application or receive the classroom scholarship.
Application Period
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applications received by the 1st of a month will normally be considered for that month. Applications after 15th maybe considered during the following month.
Selection
One recipient is normally selected each month based on demonstrated need, commitment to responsible firearm ownership, potential impact, and ability to attend. This is not a random drawing. Trouble Defense’s selection decision is final.
Scholarship Value
The scholarship consists of one complimentary Virginia concealed carry classroom course with a regular value of $100. The scholarship has no cash value and cannot be transferred, sold, or exchanged.
Expenses Not Included
Range instruction, range admission, ammunition, firearm rental, targets, transportation, permit fees, and other personal expenses are not included.
Optional Range Training
The recipient may purchase optional range training for $25 and must pay all applicable range admission, ammunition, rental, target, and equipment expenses.
Acceptance and Attendance
The selected recipient must accept the scholarship within 48 hours and attend the agreed-upon class. Failure to respond or attend may result in forfeiture and selection of another applicant.
Feedback and Media Participation
The selected recipient agrees to provide honest written feedback and participate in a brief recorded interview after training. No positive statement or third-party review is required. A separate media release must be signed before Trouble Defense publishes the recipient’s name, image, voice, or recorded statements. Published testimonial content will disclose that the participant received complimentary training through the scholarship program.
No Permit Guarantee
Completing the class or receiving a certificate does not guarantee issuance of a Virginia concealed handgun permit. Applicants are responsible for reviewing current eligibility requirements and submitting their permit application to the appropriate authority.
Privacy
Application information will be used to administer the scholarship, communicate with applicants, and select recipients. Trouble Defense will not publicly disclose an applicant’s story or identifying information without permission.
Program Changes
Trouble Defense may modify, pause, or discontinue the scholarship program when reasonably necessary. Any previously accepted scholarship will be honored unless circumstances beyond Trouble Defense’s control make performance impossible.
Questions
Questions about the scholarship may be sent to info@troubledefense.com.
Official Virginia concealed handgun permit resources
Permit decisions are made by the appropriate government authority. Trouble Defense provides training and completion certificates; we do not issue permits.
Your next step starts with a story.
One person. One free class. Every month.