Frequently Asked Questions

No experience or permits are necessary for most of our courses. In fact, we welcome those just starting out on this journey. People of all experience levels are welcome at all events unless otherwise specified in the course description. 

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

All registration fees paid to FAB Firearms Academy are non-refundable. However, registration fees paid can be transferred to another date if needed (see Rescheduling Policy below). 

There are no refunds in cases of accidental registrations. Promotional codes cannot be used retroactively. 

FAB Firearms Academy reserves the right to cancel classes at will. In these instances, students will receive a full refund, or they may choose to reschedule to a later date.

Rescheduling Policy:

If a student is unable to attend their scheduled training, they are allowed to reschedule once at any time and for any reason. For all subsequent reschedules, a $35 fee will be assessed and must be paid prior to confirming your new appointment date.

Late Policy:

Late students will be allotted a 15-minute grace period which will count toward their total lesson time.  At the 16-minute mark, the appointment will be cancelled and marked as a No Show. Thereafter, the No Show Policy below will apply.

No Show Policy:

A student is considered a 'No Show' if they fail to report to their scheduled appointment within 15 minutes of the appointment start time. Same day cancellations are also considered No Shows.

In either instance of a No Show, all registration fees paid for that specific date will be forfeited, and the student must repay in full in order to attend a future class. There are no exceptions to this policy. 

Inclement Weather Policy:

Classes will not be cancelled nor refunded due to light rain/cold weather. Students may choose to reschedule due to inclement weather, however, it will count towards their one free reschedule.

If weather is dangerously inclement, classes will be postponed to a later date. We are unable to process refunds due to inclement weather as it is beyond our control.  

Yes. Children/young adults ages 12-20 may accompany a registered parent or legal guardian over the age of 21 to Private Classes only.

Children ages 12-17 do not have to register separately, but we must be notified in advance that they are coming.

Young adults over the age of 18 must register separately and pay a separate registration fee. 

FAB Firearms Academy is based in Conway, AR. We occasionally coordinate classes out of state based on demand. If your organization would like us to guest instruct at your next event or seminar, please email help@ffiar.com for details and pricing. 

While we do not offer online classes, we do publish eBooks that are available on our website and are great sources of introductory knowledge for beginners. View our eBook catalog here.

No refunds will be issued in the event your application for a carry permit is denied by the Arkansas State Police, as this is a circumstance beyond our control. Please verify your eligibility to obtain a carry permit before booking.

If you are concerned that you are ineligible to attend a firearms class or obtain a carry permit, you may pull your personal Arkansas Criminal History report online for $24 here. 

Shooting activities are conducted on an outdoor range, so please dress for the weather. In the summer months, please refrain from wearing low-cut shirts, tank tops, or open-toed shoes without socks. Sneakers are preferred. Hats are recommended. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. For a further explanation, check out our blog, 'What to Wear to the Gun Range'. 

No, we do not have a waitlist. However, you may subscribe to our email list to be notified of any cancellations or new courses added. 

For help with sealing or expunging records, it is best to seek assistance from an attorney. The Arkansas Crime Information Center has a valuable resource page for those seeking a Governor's Pardon and/or Order to Seal here. 

Stuff happens. If it has been 6 months or less since your class, we will send you a replacement training certificate at no cost. If it has been more than 6 months, your initial Training Certificate would be officially expired, and you must retake the full course to obtain a new certificate.