MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Course

Course Overview: Required 4-hour course for new purchasers of handguns in Maryland.

Classroom Instruction/ Live fire session

• Pistol knowledge and operation

• Pistol action types

• Rules for safe gun handling and use

• Ammunition knowledge

• Fundamentals of pistol shooting

• Intro to MD firearms laws

• Selecting your first pistol

• Maintenance and storage

• Application process

Maryland Wear and Carry Permit

Course Overview: Students who qualify under Maryland’s Good and Substantial Reason will be able to obtain a permit to carry a handgun. Students will leave with an understanding of carry procedures, legal issues and use of force.

Course Length: 16 hours initial (Saturday and Sunday), or 8 hours renewal

Course Topics:

Classroom Instruction

• Application requirements

• Introduce and Review Safe Gun Handling Rules

• Pistol Parts and Operation

• Ammunition knowledge and selection

• Cleaning and Maintenance

• Holster selection

• Maryland Firearms Laws

• Use of Deadly Force

• Mindset

• Interactions with law enforcemen

Live fire session

• Demonstrate Safety principals

• Demonstrate Marksmanship Skills

Shoot a qualification course of fire. 70% rating to qualify.

Washington DC CCW Permit

Course Overview: Washington, D.C. is now a "Shall Issue" jurisdiction. Students will leave the course with an understanding of carry procedures both in and outside of the District of Columbia.

Course Topics

Classroom Instruction

• Application requirements

• Use of lethal force

• Prohibited areas

• Federal law

• Safety review

• Basic pistol knowledge and operation

• Ammunition knowledge and pistol selection

• Shooting fundamentals (grip, stance, etc.)

• How to pick the right holster

• Cleaning and maintenance

Live Fire Qualification

• 50 rounds on the range

Prerequisites: Be able to load, unload, clear and fire a handgun without supervision.

Utah /Arizona/Virginia CCW Classes

Course Overview: Multi-state permit that allows concealed carry in approx. 30 states (Maryland excluded). “One Stop Shop” course to include fingerprinting, passport photos and mailing of application

Course Length: 4 hours

Course Topics:

Classroom Instruction

• Administrative items include fingerprinting

• Interaction with law enforcement

• Use of Lethal Force

• Prohibited Areas

• Reciprocity Maps

• Federal Law

• Safety Review

• Basic Pistol Knowledge and Operation

• Ammunition Knowledge

• Shooting Fundamentals (Grips, Stance, etc.)

• Holster Types and Characteristics of each.

Pre-requisites: No prior experience required

Florida Concealed Weapons Permit Course

Course Overview: Multi-state permit that allows concealed carry in approx. 30 states (Maryland excluded).

Course Topics:

Classroom Instruction

• Interaction with law enforcement

• Use of Lethal Force

• Prohibited Areas

• Reciprocity Maps

• Federal Law

• Safety Review

• Basic Pistol Knowledge and Operation

• Ammunition Knowledge

• Shooting Fundamentals (Grips, Stance, etc.)

• Holster Types and Characteristics of each.

Live Fire Qualification:

• 25 rounds course of fire

Pre-requisites: Be able to load, unload, clear and fire a handgun without supervision.

Introduction to Shotguns

Course Overview: The Introduction to Shotguns course will teach each student the basic knowledge and skills to become familiar with several different types of shotguns, shotgun nomenclature, action types and basic maintenance.

Course Length: 4 hours

Classroom Instruction

• Safety review and shotgun-specific safety issues

• Types of shotguns and shotgun actions

• Shotgun nomenclature

• Gauge sizes and typical uses for each

• Loading and unloading procedures

• Marksmanship fundamentals

• Maintenance

Hands-On Exercises

• Loading/unloading exercises with snap caps

• Live fire exercises using shotgun slugs

Prerequisites: None

Dynamic Pistol Classes

Level 1: Dynamic Pistol I is a 4-hour course is designed to expose the student to the combat mindset and the dynamic shooting environment. Students will learn the proper body mechanics and firearm manipulation under a low/moderate level of stress. Focus will be on holster draw, reload techniques and malfunction resolutions. All drills will be performed 2 handed from the standing position.

Level 2: Dynamic Pistol Level II is a 4-hour course in which the student will build on skills learned in Dynamic Pistol Level I with the emphasis on performing all skills one handed. Students will learn how to manipulate their firearms, transition between hands, fix malfunctions and perform reloads with both their dominant and non-dominant hand. Students will learn how to draw and shoot their firearm with their non-dominant hand.

Level 3: Dynamic Pistol Level 3 is a 4-hour course in which students will build on skills learned in Dynamic Pistol Levels 1 and 2. The focus in Level 3 is applying these fundamentals while shooting on the move and in realistic conditions. All drills will be conducted downrange. Course will culminate with an action pistol course of fire.

Dynamic Carbine

Course Overview: This is a progressive series of courses designed for new and experienced shooters to maximize their efficiency with Modern Sporting Rifles.

Course Length: Approximately 4 hours each.

Course Topics:

Level 1: Dynamic Carbine 1 is a 4-hour course is designed to expose the student to the combat mindset and the dynamic shooting environment. Students will learn proper body mechanics and firearm manipulation under a low/moderate level of stress. Focus will be on firearm presentation from multiple positions, malfunction resolution, reloads, recoil management and basic footwork will be covered.

Level 2: Dynamic Carbine 2 is a 4-hour course in which students will build on skills learned in Dynamic Carbine 1. The focus in DC-2 is applying these fundamentals while shooting on the move and in realistic conditions. All drills will be conducted downrange. Course will culminate with an action shooting course of fire.

Pre-requisites: Fully functioning modern sporting rifle