7. MD & DC CCW Renewal
The curriculum is aligned with renewal standards established by the Maryland State Police and the Metropolitan Police Department, ensuring students receive current, compliant instruction reflective of evolving laws and best practices.
Includes
- Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Renewal
- Washington, DC Concealed Carry Permit Renewal
What You'll Review and Update
- Firearm safety fundamentals and safe handling refreshers
- Recent changes to Maryland and DC firearms laws and renewal-specific requirements
- Use-of-force and self-defense legal updates
- Concealed carry responsibilities, prohibited locations, and duty-to-inform considerations
- Situational awareness and threat avoidance in public and urban environments
- Defensive handgun fundamentals refresher, including grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control
- Loading, unloading, and malfunction awareness
- Live-fire range qualification, conducted under instructor supervision to reinforce safety and marksmanship
Who This Course Is For
- Current Maryland Wear and Carry permit holders approaching renewal
- DC Concealed Carry Pistol License (CCPL) holders nearing renewal
- Individuals who hold both permits and want a single, efficient renewal option
- Experienced carriers seeking updated legal knowledge and range validation
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion, students will receive renewal training certification suitable for submission with Maryland and/or Washington, DC permit renewal applications. Graduates will leave with refreshed skills, up-to-date legal knowledge, and continued confidence to carry responsibly and lawfully.
8. 1 on 1 Pistol/Rifle Range Training
Unlike group classes, one-on-one instruction allows the training pace, drills, and coaching style to be fully customized—making it ideal for students who value discretion, efficiency, and targeted skill development.
What You'll Work On
Training content is customized but may include:
- Firearm safety and range etiquette
- Fundamental marksmanship skills (grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, recoil management)
- Zeroing and accuracy improvement
- Reloading and basic malfunction management
- Drawing from the holster (where range rules permit)
- Target transitions and shot accountability
- Rifle or carbine fundamentals, including sling setup and positional shooting
- Performance diagnostics and corrective coaching based on real-time observation
Who This Training Is For
- New shooters seeking a confident, low-pressure introduction
- Experienced shooters wanting precision coaching and skill refinement
- Permit holders looking to maintain or improve proficiency
- Professionals seeking efficient, results-driven training
- Anyone who prefers private instruction over group settings
Training Outcome
Students leave each session with clear, actionable feedback, improved safety awareness, and increased shooting proficiency. The 5-session bundle is ideal for building skills progressively and tracking improvement over time.
9. NRA Basic Pistol Course
The course follows the official curriculum developed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and emphasizes responsible firearm ownership, safe handling, and confidence-building through both classroom instruction and supervised live-fire practice.
What You'll Learn
- The NRA rules for safe gun handling
- Pistol parts and operation, including semi-automatic pistols and revolvers
- Ammunition knowledge and proper cartridge selection
- Fundamentals of marksmanship, including grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, and follow-through
- Proper loading, unloading, and basic malfunction awareness
- Range safety and etiquette
- Live-fire range session, reinforcing classroom concepts under instructor supervision
Who This Course Is For
- New or prospective handgun owners
- Individuals with little or no prior shooting experience
- Those seeking a structured, nationally recognized training program
- Anyone interested in safe, responsible handgun ownership
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion, students will receive an NRA Basic Pistol Course certificate. Graduates leave with a strong understanding of handgun safety, foundational shooting skills, and the confidence to continue their firearms education or pursue additional training.
10. NRA Basic Rifle Course
The course follows the official curriculum developed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and emphasizes responsible firearm ownership, safe handling practices, and confidence-building through classroom instruction and supervised live-fire training.
What You'll Learn
- The NRA rules for safe gun handling
- Rifle parts and operation, including bolt-action, lever-action, and semi-automatic rifles
- Ammunition components and caliber selection
- Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, including shooting positions (prone, bench, kneeling, standing), sight alignment, sight picture, breathing, trigger control, and follow-through
- Proper loading, unloading, and basic malfunction awareness
- Range safety procedures and etiquette
- Live-fire range session, reinforcing accuracy and safe handling under instructor supervision
Who This Course Is For
- New or prospective rifle owners
- Individuals with little or no prior shooting experience
- Those seeking a nationally recognized rifle training credential
- Anyone interested in safe, responsible rifle ownership and use
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion, students will receive an NRA Basic Rifle Course certificate. Graduates leave with a clear understanding of rifle safety, foundational shooting skills, and the confidence to continue training or pursue more advanced rifle instruction.
11. AR-15 Fundamentals Course
This course emphasizes how the AR-15 works, why it works the way it does, and how proper maintenance and setup directly impact reliability, accuracy, and longevity.
What You'll Learn
- AR-15 operating principles, including the cycle of operation
- Major components and nomenclature, including upper and lower receivers, bolt carrier group, gas system, and buffer system
- Field stripping and reassembly
- Cleaning and preventive maintenance best practices
- Common wear points and reliability considerations
- Upgrades and accessories, including optics, triggers, handguards, stocks, and muzzle devices (with legal considerations)
- Safe loading, unloading, and malfunction awareness
- Fundamentals of AR-15 operation on the range, reinforcing safe handling and accuracy
Live-Fire Range Session
The supervised live-fire portion reinforces:
- Safe rifle handling and range procedures
- Zeroing concepts and basic accuracy fundamentals
- Practical application of classroom instruction
Who This Course Is For
- New or prospective AR-15 owners
- Shooters transitioning from bolt-action or pistol platforms
- Individuals seeking a deeper technical understanding of the AR-15
- Anyone interested in responsible ownership and effective operation
Course Outcome
Upon completion, students will have a solid understanding of the AR-15 platform, increased confidence in operating and maintaining their rifle, and a strong foundation for future rifle training.
12. Dry-Fire Training Sessions
Through guided instruction and hands-on drills, participants learn and practice proper grip, sight alignment and sight picture, trigger discipline, stance, and natural point of aim. Laser feedback from SIRT pistols reinforces visual confirmation of fundamentals, allowing students to immediately identify and correct errors.
What You'll Learn
- Proper grip, sight alignment, and sight picture
- Trigger discipline and control
- Stance and natural point of aim
- Repeatable dry-fire drills for home practice
- Drawing from concealment techniques
- Safe, efficient movement and consistent presentation
- Visual feedback through laser training aids
Training Aids Used
- Blue guns (inert plastic replica pistols)
- SIRT pistols (laser-equipped training pistols)
- Unloaded firearms with snap caps
Who This Course Is For
- New shooters building a foundation
- Experienced shooters refining technique
- Concealed carriers seeking safe practice methods
- Anyone wanting to improve fundamentals without live ammunition
Course Outcome
Students will learn repeatable dry-fire drills that can be safely practiced at home to reinforce skills and accelerate improvement between live-fire range sessions. This session provides an excellent opportunity to introduce and refine drawing from concealment, emphasizing safe, efficient movement and consistent presentation.