Frequently Asked Questions



Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers concerning VATA Training Center and our services. If you have a question that is not answered below, please feel free to contact us. Please note that, due to the nature of our work, we are not always immediately accessible during normal business hours.



Q: When will you be offering a specific class again?



A: The course dates reflected on our Schedule page will always be a complete, up-to-date list of the classes we currently have open for registration. We always try to post classes three months or more in advance. As soon as a new course date is confirmed and added to the schedule we send out a course announcement email. If you would like to be added to our email list, let us know through our Contact Us page.



Q: Do you offer private lessons?



A: We do offer private lessons. Pricing per hour varies depending on the instructor and curriculum requested, but for most of our curriculum the cost is $150 per hour. We have a 3-hour minimum and you can customize the lesson to suit your training needs. You may add up to two additional students with that single instructor for an additional $50 per hour, per student. Private group lessons for our basic curriculum for civilians are $200 per person for a full day of training with an 8-person (or $1,600) minimum. Specialty training involving Simunition equipment, medical training, and some of our other more advanced options have a higher cost per person. Private group lessons for agencies require custom quotes depending on the training needed and number of students. If you would like to schedule training, let us know through our Contact Us page.



Q: What does each class cover, what are the gear requirements, etc.?



A: You can read through the full course outline for each of our classes by clicking on the “Curriculum” tab in the menu at the top of the page. Each outline includes a class description, gear list, and round count.



Q: How do I send in my deposit or my balance due ?



A: You can submit your balance or any payment by going to Paypal.com and sending the payment to: casey@vatatrainingcenter.com or you can email casey@vatatrainingcenter.com to get the address to mail in a check or if you need assistance.



Q: Is my deposit or payment refundable?



A: Deposits and payments are only refundable in the event that VATA cancels or postpones a course for any reason other than inclement weather. In the event of a non-weather-related cancelation, refunds will be issued minus a 5% service charge, or a student can choose to keep their full deposit/payment amount on file as a credit to be put toward a future VATA course. If a student needs to withdraw their registration from a course, they must do so at least one week prior to the scheduled course date. If a cancellation is received at least one week prior to the course, the student's deposit/payment can be held on file as a credit that can be put toward any future VATA course within 18 months. If a cancellation is received less than one week prior to the course date, the student's deposit/payment is non-refundable and cannot be held on file as a credit. If a course must be postponed or canceled due to inclement weather, all registered students' deposits/payments will be held on file as a credit to be put toward a future VATA course within 18 months of the original training date.



Q: Where are you located and is housing available on site?



A: We have locations in Slidell, Louisiana and Mandeville, Louisiana and we also use additional training venues in South Louisiana. Our locations are not open to the public and appointments are required. Specific directions are provided with the confirmation email students receive after registering for a course. None of our locations offer housing or camping, but there are hotels very nearby with reasonable rates. We do offer mobile training if you have a suitable venue.



Q: Do you offer Concealed Carry Permits?



A: We do not handle CCPs. We are happy to give you recommendations on reputable companies to go through to get your permit.



Q: Are you hiring?



A: VATA is not currently hiring.



VATA TRAINING CENTER



Mandeville, LA | Slidell, LA
Locations not open to the public. Please contact us to schedule training.