Walker's Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC

About Walker's Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC

Vincent Walker is an NRA Certified instructor in all multiple disciplines. He enjoys teaching and working with people from all walks of life. Vincent Walker is a 15 year Navy Veteran. Vincent owns Walker’s Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC in Laurel, MD. Vincent served in the Navy from April 1980 - June 1995 Vincent is a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Graduate. Vincent is a Federal Law Enforcement Officer more than anything, Vincent is all about safe, ethical and responsible gun ownership.

Vincent Walker Owner of WFDTTLLC (Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training) A 15-year Navy Veteran, Vincent is passionate about helping people gain the confidence and skills to responsibly own and operate firearms, ensuring people feel confident and secure in their surroundings, and making sure, as citizens, our Second Amendment Rights are protected and exercised!

Why Choose Walker’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics Training?

We are a small business focused on YOUR needs and, we can tailor our approach based on those needs.

We guarantee you will be the best trained, most informed gun owner!  We want you satisfied - but most of all, safe.  

You will have the right knowledge, skills and attitude of a successful and responsible gun owner.  

Walker’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics Training covers the Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. area.  Walker’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics Training is a Black Owned, Veteran Owned Small Business in Suitland Maryland.

Walker’s Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training started in 2022. We are a team of dedicated individuals who wholly believe in what we are doing for our local community and beyond. We are TOTALLY focused on safety above all else. When you join Walker’s Firearms & Defensive TacticsTraining, you are joining a family of people who believe in God, community, firearms training, being prepared, and knowing how to defend yourself within the confines of the law here in the DMV region. We have dedicated trainers all with significant weapons backgrounds. One thing we can promise – you will NEVER get a BAD instructor.

Whether it is National Rifle Association training or specialized training to suit your needs, we cover it! Small arms, medium range, and long range are our specialties and everything in between. We want to be your first and last choice for training in the DMV region. We care because it’s the right approach. Above all, we will treat you fairly, you will get exactly what you pay for and so much more, are ethical and the safest trainers around. We hope to work with you in the future.

Certifications

Vincent Walker is an NRA & USCCA Certified instructor in all multiple disciplines & jurisditions. Range Safety Offcier, Pistol. Shotgun. Rifle, & Concealed Carry, Vincent is also a a Notary Public and Live Scan Fingerprint Provider for the state of Maryland.

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Firearms training classes have limited spaces based on range conditions and availability of additional range safety officers. Once a class is full, additional students are not accepted, if a student cancels or fails to show up they may have prevented someone else from attending.  Please ensure you are equipped and prepared to attend the training BEFORE you sign up. 

Payment for scheduled classes is due 7 calendar days before the class date, no refunds will be given less than 7 calendar days of a scheduled class. 

In the event WFDTTLLC cancels an event you have already paid for, you may choose either: 

1) Full refund of your enrollment fees

2) Credit towards a subsequent training course 

In the event of a training venue closure, natural disaster, state of emergency, or hazardous weather conditions, students will be entitled to attend a re-scheduled class within the following 12 month period.  If scheduling does not permit attendance, a full refund (minus any ticketing fees) will be awarded.  

Reschedule Policy

Walker's Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC is an State approved training Company and all classes are run on a posted schedule. Please read and understand the Terms of Service

* Calls 48 hours prior to the scheduled session may reschedule to a different session without penalty. If requested, a refund for course fees will be issued minus a $75.00 administrative fee. We are sorry but we are unable to refund book or materials fees once they are issued to students.

* Calls less than 48 hours and more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled session may reschedule to a different session after paying a $35.00 transfer fee. There will be no refunds.

* Calls less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled session will not be refunded and may not be rescheduled.

No Shows

No shows are defined as students who do not call prior to the scheduled course start time to cancel or reschedule their session.

* We apologize but we are unable to issue refunds or course transfers who are no shows.

Late to Class

Course schedules are strictly followed to respect student schedules.

* Students who call  to advise of the possibility of being late will receive consideration by the coordinator-on-call. If the estimated arrival would be detrimental to the course, other participants, and/or the instructor, the student will not be allowed into the class. There will be no refunds or option to transfer.

* Students who do not call and arrive late will not be admitted to the course and will forfeit their course fee.

Refund Policy

All Refunds are subject to a $75.00 processing fee

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Waiver

Walker's Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC Complete and Final Waiver
COMPLETE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY,
AGREEMENT TO HOLD WFDTTLLC HARMLESS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
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I, ___________________________ (Print Name), certify that I am aware that there are significant dangers and risks associated with the use of a firearm and participating in activities at a gun range and/or a class of this type. I am a United States Citizen or a LEGAL Resident Alien (with a green card) and am NOT prohibited from possessing firearms. **REQUIRED to partake in training**. I, the undersigned will familiarize myself with all the rules of the range. I agree to at all times conduct myself in a safe manner and promptly respond to all instructor directions. I agree that any firearms or ammunition brought by myself shall be transported to and from the range in a manner which is both safe and compliant with all State, Federal and other applicable laws. It is understood that I am personally responsible for the safe handling and proper functioning of any firearm or munitions that I bring into the training environment. Walker's Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC, other participating service providers, and the range (along with all its owners, stakeholders, and associates) have no responsibility to guarantee, verify, or approve of the safety and functioning of firearms, ammunition, or other items. I further state that I am of lawful age and am legally competent to enter into this affirmation and release. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not mere recital, and I have signed this document voluntarily and of my own free will. I further affirm that I have not been at any time restricted from access to firearms. Firearms shall always be safely holstered and/or otherwise appropriately stored until they are utilized for practice as directed by the instructor. Firearms shall be promptly holstered or otherwise appropriately stored after use in training. Upon recognizing any potentially unsafe condition, the undersigned agrees to immediately stop shooting, place their firearm in a safe orientation and bring the condition to the attention of the instructor. In consideration of the opportunity to participate in, or observe training from WFDTTLLC, the undersigned agrees to assume responsibility for his or her own actions, along with all personal risk involved in participation. The undersigned personally assumes all risks in connection with WFDTTLLC, whether foreseen or unforeseen. Further, the undersigned assumes responsibility and liability, for themselves, their family, their guests, and their legal heirs and assigns. All of the aforementioned parties do hereby release and hold harmless Walker's Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC the range and officers (of WFDTTLLC, the range, and other participating entities), directors, agents, and employees from any harm, death, or other damages to themselves, property, or others, which may arise while engaged in the use of facilities, services, or equipment. I further agree and affirm that I and my family and other dependents do and will hold harmless, Walker's Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC, its instructors, officers, officials and any and all course or event sponsors, and any and all persons involved in organizing and conducting training or events, for any injury or damage which might be incurred during the course of such training or events. I also agree and understand that I and my family or other dependents waive all current and future rights to sue, or collect damages from, the above organization and/or individuals involved as a result of any injury which might be incurred at such an event. Initial: __________
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless for any and all claims, including any act or omission on the part of Walker's Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training LLC, its owner, officers, employees, volunteers and the training facility, its officers, directors, agents, employees, licensees, guests, and any other entities or persons involved, during my time in training for any personal injuries, loss of life, and/or damages to my person and/or property sustained and from the activities involved. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the parties listed in the last statement from against all costs, counsel fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred in and about such claims, investigations thereof of the defense of any action or proceeding brought thereon and from any orders, judgments and/or decrees which may be entered therein. I further certify that I am not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and that it is legal for me to be in possession of a firearm. Additionally, I certify that I am of sound body and mind at the time of my entry into this agreement, and during my time in training. Finally, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this waiver of liability, agreement to hold harmless and assumption of risk, and that I have also read and understand, and will comply with, all of the range safety rules and procedures governing courses and events. Training Rules
1.Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
2.ALWAYS keep firearms pointed in a safe direction and away from any persons, areas in which a person mightbe, and away from any wildlife.
3.ALWAYS keep your finger straight and outside the trigger guard until you are on target and have made thedecision to shoot, and an instructor has told you to do so.
4.Be sure of your target and its foreground and background. Ensure that rounds will not cause harm on their way tothe target, or once they have penetrated the target. (Keep rounds on the appropriate backstop, and make sure theround stays on the backstop when it leaves the target by using the appropriate angle of shooting).
5.Understand it is NOT always safe to point a firearm downrange.
6.ALL range commands should be repeated loudly.
7.The STUDENT is responsible for notifying an instructor IMMEDIATELY if any unsafe or potentially unsafecondition is observed.
8.Act at all times in a reasonable and safe manner. These rules do not take the place of good judgement andprudent actions.
9.Be courteous to all shooters.
10.Keep all cell phones at all times on silent.
11.If an unsafe condition is observed, immediately stop what you are doing and call “Cease Fire”. Inform yourinstructor and other safety officers immediately. 
12.Keep handguns in the holster or secure case at all times unless on the firing line and the appropriate commandhas been given by the instructor.
13.DO NOT manipulate firearms unless on the firing line and the appropriate command has been given by theinstructor.
14.If reloading off of the firing line, ensure to perform ONLY a range/administrative reload (reload where themagazine is removed from the firearm WITHOUT removing the firearm from the holster).
15.The STUDENT is responsible for EVERY round they fire.
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The following are strictly prohibited:
1.Shooting at people
2.Shooting at wildlife
3.Shooting anywhere except downrange (at the backstop) when the appropriate command has been given.
4.Shooting across range.
5.Shooting when the command to shoot has not been given.
6.Shooting once the cease fire command has been given.
7.Consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs (including prescription and over the counter medications) whichmay affect the student’s ability to participate with a maximum state of awareness and in a completely safemanner, before or during live fire activities. The Range Officer may deny range access to anyone that is orappears to be in violation of these provisions.
8.FULLY AUTOMATIC FIREARMS ARE PROHIBITED
9.SLIDE FIRE STOCKS OR ANY OTHER DEVICE THAT MIMICS AUTOMATIC FIRE ARE PROHIBITED
10.50 BMG CALIBER FIREARMS ARE PROHIBITED without written authorization from the lead instructor.
11.FIRING OF ARMOR PIERCING OR TRACER AMMUNITION IS PROHIBITED
12.No bullet impacts off the range, into buildings, signs, storage containers, sheds, or any other structure or rangefeature other than in the shooter’s approved impact area.
13.No disruptive activities, such as loud music or persons who are not training or not properly supervised on thefiring line.
14.No firearms are to be loaded unless the student is on the Firing Line for the purpose of training after expresspermission has been given by the instructor.
15.Students NOT bring live ammunition into a classroom environment, whether indoors or outdoors. (Liveammunition should only be brought to the range with permission from the instructor)
Possession/Use of Firearms
I, ____________________________________________________ swear that I am legally allowed to possess and/or use firearms in the United States. Furthermore, I have not been convicted, nor am I currently charged with a crime or offense that would prohibit me from legally owning or using a firearm.

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