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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>From: Christine Grassman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fairfax Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The Fairfax Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) has partnered with Trouble Defense, LLC to offer an exciting, specialized opportunity for blind and low-vision participants!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Trouble Defense is hosting a free Firearms Safety and Familiarization class tailored specifically for up to 30 blind and low-vision individuals. Instruction will feature clear verbal descriptions, supervised hands-on learning, and safe handling practices.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Class Details</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Location: NRA Headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 (Phone: 703-267-4102</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>What the Class Will Cover</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Basic firearms safety rules</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The parts and basic operation of semiautomatic pistols</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Guided, hands-on familiarization</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Safe loading and unloading procedures</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Information on how interested participants can arrange a separate live-fire range session.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Transportation & Access</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Local paratransit can provide direct service to this address.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The closest Metro station is **Vienna/GMU**. From the station, attendees will need to check Fairfax Connector schedules/stops or arrange a rideshare/taxi for the roughly 3.5-mile trip to NRA headquarters.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Registration & Questions</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Space is strictly limited to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in attending, please register here: <span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://troubledefensescheduling.as.me/schedule/4ecdb4b3/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=99323718"><span style='color:black;text-decoration:none'>Trouble Defense</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://troubledefensescheduling.as.me/schedule/4ecdb4b3/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=99323718"><span style='color:#3E3E3E;text-decoration:none'>troubledefensescheduling.as.me</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Direct any specific questions about the class to Christine Grassman at</span> <a href="file://cfgrassman@icloud.com"><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>cfgrassman@icloud.com</span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>, or reach out to Trouble Defense, LLC directly via their website at</span> <a href="file://Troubledefense.com"><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>troubledefense.com</span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We hope this class is a great experience for everyone that participates.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peace,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">membership@nfbv.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>