>> my name is judy rudek, i'm a certified firearms instructor. i specialize in firearms safety. the only difference between those five is their length. they're all the same diameter. >> a class like this is required to carry a concealed weapon in the state. but not even this basic instruction is required to openly carry a gun in virginia. >> technically in virginia it is legal to, having never touched a firearm before in your life, go into a gun shop, purchase a handgun holster and ammo and walk done street open-carrying. it's not smart but it's legal. >> it's been about four hours of basic classroom instruction. now it's time to shoot. >> the intention of the second amendment based on what i've read and learned was to be able to defend the country against enemies form and domestic. how it transformed into being able to protect an individual in the family and the community, i'm not sure where that occurred but i think it's a natural progression. >> still a little high. >> she said the important part is having them close together. >> yes, with one training and with a couple round