Courses built for new owners, permit applicants, and safety-minded citizens.
Explore Maryland permit classes, multi-state concealed carry options, NRA instruction, and one-on-one consultations designed to build safe handling, legal awareness, and practical confidence.
Choose the training that fits your goals.
First-Time Firearm Owner Consultation
A personalized session for new owners who want help selecting a firearm, understanding safe storage, learning basic operation, and mapping out the next best training steps for their experience level and goals.
View course details → Maryland PermitMaryland Handgun Qualification Licence (HQL)
A streamlined course for Maryland residents seeking the required training to purchase, rent, or receive a handgun. Covers safety fundamentals, state compliance topics, and responsible handgun ownership.
View course details → Carry PermitMaryland Wear & Carry Permit / Handgun Permit (HGP)
Designed for applicants pursuing Maryland carry authority, this training blends legal considerations, safe draw and handling concepts, defensive mindset, and qualification preparation.
View course details → Multi-StateMulti-state Concealed Carry & Wear (AZ, DC, FL, MD, NJ, PA, UT, VA)
A broader permit-focused option for students who want to expand lawful carry coverage across multiple jurisdictions while reviewing reciprocity considerations, safe carry practices, and permit application pathways.
View course details → BeginnerNRA New Shooter Seminar
An approachable introduction for brand-new students who want a low-pressure starting point. Learn the basics of firearm safety, common firearm types, storage considerations, and what to expect before live-fire training.
View course details → OrientationNRA First Steps Pistol Orientation
A concise introduction to pistol operation and safe range procedures for new handgun owners. Ideal for students who want guided, hands-on familiarity with their firearm before moving into more in-depth instruction.
View course details → Core SkillsNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
A foundation course covering pistol parts and operation, ammunition knowledge, shooting fundamentals, range etiquette, and the habits needed to build accuracy, confidence, and safe decision-making.
View course details → Defensive CarryNRA CCW
A concealed-carry-focused program that emphasizes defensive mindset, concealment methods, responsible everyday carry practices, situational awareness, and continued skills development for armed citizens.
View course details → Life SupportAmerican Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS)
Learn to promptly recognize and respond to several life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality CPR and provide early use of an AED.
View course details →Not sure where to start?
Start with the First-Time Firearm Owner Consultation or the NRA New Shooter Seminar if you are brand new. If your goal is licensing, choose the Maryland HQL, Maryland Wear & Carry, or Multi-State Concealed Carry track.
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