OUR MISSION
Iron Sights Academy is committed to delivering quality firearm training and instruction in a safe and controlled environment to promote the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for responsible firearm ownership and use.
Our Mission
Iron Sights Academy is committed to delivering quality firearm training and instruction in a safe and controlled environment in an effort promote the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for responsible firearm ownership and use.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Brian Sweeney
I've been a gun geek for most of my life. I spent most of my childhood shooting recreationally with friends but didn't really master marksmanship until I left home for the military.
While shooting always came naturally to me the military gave me the opportunity to distinguish myself as an expert with the AR-15, qualifying as Hawkeye during basic.
I spent several years with the State Department in Diplomatic Security as armed protection which had me qualifying and carrying handguns all around the DMV metro area.
It was only after I received my first Virginia Concealed Carry permit, however, did I finally feel the "weight of responsibility" with firearms. Up until then it was either "recreation" or "work". Being responsible for the personal protection of your family was something I hadn't experienced in all those years prior.
I've been carrying in Virginia for over 15 years. In all that time I've seen good and bad instructors. But, even more distressful was the number of folks I knew (and cared about) carrying concealed or buying their first firearm with nearly zero understanding or competency with the basics.
I've contracted with law enforcement trainers, VA department of justice trainers, military vets, you name it.
There was so much inconsistency with what was being taught I decided to step-up and take on the mantle of helping others succeed with firearms.
If you don't know me, I don't do anything in life "small." I'm proud of the work Iron Sights is doing.
If you don't know me, I don't do anything in life "small." I'm proud of the work Iron Sights is doing.
Honestly, I don't know why I didn't do it sooner.
My Creds
National Rifle Association
NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
NRA Chief Range Officer
United States
Concealed Carry Assoc.
Countering The Mass Shooter
Concealed Carry & Home Def.
Defensive Shooting L1
My Creds
National Rifle Association
NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
NRA Chief Range Officer
United States Concealed Carry Assoc.
CCHD Training Counselor
Countering The Mass Shooter
Concealed Carry & Home Def.
Defensive Shooting L1
Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
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