Terms and Conditions (NRA Basic Pistol Course & VA Concealed Carry Permit)

AGREEMENT TO TERMS
 
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and Abracadabra Books, LLC, doing business as Live Fire Instruction, LLC ("Live Fire Instruction, LLC", “we”, “us”, or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the lifefireinstruction.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). We are registered in Virginia, United States and have our registered office at na, na, Manassas, VA 20109. You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.
 
Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. Please ensure that you check the applicable Terms every time you use our Site so that you understand which Terms apply. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms of Use by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Use are posted.
 
The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
 
 
Waiver and Assumption of Risk I the user who has registered and anticipate full participation in the any course taught by Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC to be delivered on this of 2024 and 2025 in for and in consideration of the services of Lisa M. Chau Paris or Live Fire Instruction, LLC its agents, instructor(s), officers, representatives, directors, volunteers, participants, employees, staff and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on behalf of Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC I hereby fully acknowledge, understand, agree to, release and hold harmless Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC, on behalf of myself, acting agents representing both real or personal property, heirs, next of kin, assigns, personal representative and estate and acknowledge each Article as follows: 1. I acknowledge the risks and dangers that exist in my use of any and all firearms and/or defensive tactics and techniques and my participation in such and assume the risk(s) which could result in physical and/or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third-parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity (ies). The risk(s) include, but are not limited to, among other things: the undersigned or third parties being shot by a firearm; suffering hearing loss, eye injury or loss, inhalation or contact with airborne contaminants and or flying debris, and being struck anywhere on my person (body). I also acknowledge that I can be expected to receive bruises and slight injuries as a result of participating in these activities of necessity and require that I endure periods of discomfort and pain. Furthermore, I understand that the INSTRUCTOR(S), have a difficult job to perform. The INSTRUCTOR(S) seeks safety, but the INSTRUCTOR(S) is not infallible. The INSTRUCTOR(S) might be unaware of a participant’s fitness or abilities. The INSTRUCTOR(S) may give inadequate warnings or instructions, and the equipment used might malfunction. 2. I expressly agree and promise to accept all of the risks existing in this activity. Participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC, its agents, officers, representatives, directors, officers, volunteers, participants, employees and staff against loss or expense including attorney’s fees, by reason of the liability imposed by law upon Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC. It is further understood and agreed that this WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK shall (at the option of Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC) defend Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC I will provide appropriate counsel and shall further bear all costs and expenses, including the expense of counsel in the defense of any litigation, mediation and or arbitration suit arising hereunder. It is further agreed that all disputes shall be submitted to binding and litigated or arbitrated within the State’s jurisdiction and venue of Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC registered office and settled in accordance with the rules of the Court or the American Arbitration Association. I hereby voluntarily release, Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC its agents, officers, representatives, directors, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and staff, forever (discharge) and agree to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of any equipment or facilities including any and all, but not limited to, indoor or outdoor shooting ranges, including any such Claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC, its agents, officers, representatives, directors, officers, volunteers, participants, staff and employees. 3. I agree to be personally responsible for my own safety. I agree to follow all instructions given by INSTRUCTOR(S) immediately, except if I should have any reservations about any of the INSTRUCTOR(S)’ instructions, I shall, while maintaining safety for myself and others, immediately notify of such. I may choose NOT to participate in any activity in this course of instruction that I deem unsafe. I additionally acknowledge that the INSTRUCTOR(S) may, at any time, make a judgment call such as but not limited to safety, disorderly conduct, or acting in an unsportsmenship-like manner and should I fail to correct my actions after being warned, the INSTRUCTOR(S) may use their own discretion and determine whether or not I may continue with the course by termination. Upon termination, I understand that I will have to leave the course/facility immediately and not be entitled to any refund of monies paid and all materials presented to me on that day or any related materials/equipment to the course will be returned as property of Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC. 4. I agree that at any time, if I am not capable, whether physically/mentally challenged in completing the required demands and/or functions of the course, I am required to immediately advise the INSTRUCTOR(S). I agree to perform the techniques taught at no greater speed or force level that I am comfortable with and competent at. I shall perform only those techniques taught by the INSTRUCTOR(S), and shall not improvise additional techniques on my own during the course of this instruction. I agree that the INSTRUCTOR(S) have no responsibility to accommodate me or change the instruction of the course. Prior to this course, upon registration process and prior to registration I acknowledge and I read all the requirements of this particular course. 5. I shall immediately notify an INSTRUCTOR(S) of any injury that I receive, or that I observe injury to any other participant. 6. I agree to make every effort to make the training area safe. However, should I become aware of any potentially unsafe aspect of the training area (shooting range), including unsafe behavior of other participants, I agree to immediately notify the INSTRUCTOR(S). 7. I agree when arriving or departing range property, I must keep the firearm(s) unloaded and either cased or actions open, this includes concealed weapons while on the shooting range or any real property where the class instruction is being held. 8. I consent to having my photograph taken while participating at Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC classes/events. These pictures may be displayed in any and all Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC publications, including but not limited to newsletters, the official website, brochures, advertisements, and any and all media including video, unlimited by Best Defense, LLC 9. I acknowledge that the following areas are particularly susceptible to injury. Unless instructed, I will avoid striking them altogether, and I agree to exercise extreme caution when working with or near them in any way: temple, ears, eyes, bridge of nose, upper lip, throat, neck, solar plexus, groin, kidneys, tail bone, spine, all joints, instep, collarbone, lower abdomen. 10. I understand that engaging in defensive techniques, firearms and/or the instructional activities constitutes my involvement in a very hazardous and dangerous activity with the accompanying risks of personal injury or death and loss or damage to personal property, and I hereby voluntarily assume those risks. 11. Should an INSTRUCTOR(S) or any person present at this training event provide transportation in connection with this training, I acknowledge that such transportation is provided solely as a convenience to me and that it is not part of the training and that the Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC INSTRUCTOR(S), agents, employees, and staff has no responsibility or liability in connection with the transportation. 12. I specifically release the shooting range owner/operator, the event sponsor(s)/class instructor(s), all individuals participating in the administration of the event/class instruction, and the Officers and Directors of the shooting range from any and all claims or liability related to these events/class instructions. I agree to indemnify the above-mentioned entities and individuals for any and all expenses and liability they incur as a result of any of my conduct related to the Lisa M. Chau or Live Fire Instruction, LLC shooting events/class instructions. 13. I certify that I am not a fugitive from justice, or under indictment. I have not been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or any crime. I am not drug or alcohol dependent; I am not under adjudication of mental incompetence; I have not been convicted for domestic violence. I also attest that I am a United States Citizen. 14. I expressly agree that the foregoing, Liability Waiver and Release is intended to be as broad as is permitted by the laws of the State of Virinia. I further agree that if any provisions of this agreement are held to be invalid, nevertheless, the balance of the agreement shall continue in full force and effect. WHEREFORE, I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read, acknowledge and understand the LIABILITY WAIVER, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK and fully understand its terms and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extend allowed by law.
 
All users who are minors in the jurisdiction in which they reside (generally under the age of 18) must have the permission of, and be directly supervised by, their parent or guardian to use the Site. If you are a minor, you must have your parent or guardian read and agree to these Terms of Use prior to you using the Site.