FIREARM SELF-DEFENSE COURSES

FIREARM SELF-DEFENSE COURSES IN VILNIUS

Shooting Center provides firearm self-defense courses in Vilnius. The course includes theoretical training, practical training at the shooting range, a practical assessment and a final examination.

An important advantage of our courses is that all in-person training takes place at one location. Preparation for practical training, shooting practice, the practical assessment and the final examination take place at Shooting Center, Pramonės g. 107-1, Vilnius. The theoretical lessons are held online, so there is no need to travel between different training, shooting and examination locations.

Next course starts on 14 October 2026

Course objectives

During the course, you will:

  • learn about different types and categories of firearms and how they operate;
  • learn the requirements for safe firearm handling;
  • study the legal and practical aspects of acquiring, possessing, carrying and using a firearm;
  • learn how to handle a firearm safely and complete practical shooting exercises;
  • prepare for the practical assessment and final examination.

After passing the examination and receiving the relevant course completion certificate, you will be able to:

  • apply to the relevant police authority for a permit to possess and carry a firearm for self-defense;
  • legally acquire, possess and carry Category B short firearms (pistols and revolvers) for self-defense;
  • legally acquire and possess Category B long smoothbore firearms for self-defense.

 

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FIREARM SELF-DEFENSE COURSE SCHEDULE

Upcoming Course Schedule

Online Lessons

14 October 2026 – 16:00
15 October 2026 – 16:00
16 October 2026 – 16:00

Shooting Practice

Preparation for shooting practice in the classroom:
21 October 2026 – 15:00–16:30

Practical shooting and shooting assessment:
22 October 2026 – 15:00–16:30

Location: Shooting Center, Pramonės g. 107-1, Vilnius.

Important: Please bring a valid identity document.

Final Examination

Preliminary date: 23 October 2026 at 10:30

Location: Shooting Center, Pramonės g. 107-1, Vilnius.

Important: Please bring a valid identity document and a pen.

HOW AND WHERE THE COURSE TAKES PLACE

Approximately 30 minutes before the first theoretical lesson, you will receive the training materials and a Microsoft Teams link to join the online lesson by email.

Examination

The examination for the firearm possession, carrying and use training programme consists of two parts, both of which must be passed:

1. Theoretical knowledge assessment
Theoretical knowledge is assessed by answering test questions and completing a task concerning the legal grounds for the use of a firearm. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 25 out of 30 test questions and successfully complete the assigned task.

2. Practical skills assessment
Your ability to handle a firearm safely, perform the required firearm-handling procedures and complete practical shooting exercises will be assessed.

The courses are taught by experienced, practising instructors. All necessary training materials are provided.

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