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Public Security LLC
Firearms Training in Chester, MD
Public Security LLC is a veteran-owned private security and training organization in Maryland offering armed security services, executive protection, and state-certified firearms training including HQL and Wear & Carry classes.
- Phone
- 855-589-2267
- Website
- publicsecurityllc.com
- Directions
- Open map directions
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5 dated classes, 3 course offerings
Classes and Training Programs
Upcoming Classes
Class
HQL Class
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Time
- 10am to 3pm - 10am to 3pm
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Price
- $150
Handgun Qualification License class with live-fire range component.
- Location
- American Legion Post 278, 800 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666
- Instructor
- Barry Donadio
- Prerequisites
- Students must be legally eligible to possess a firearm. No refunds. Must arrive on time. No firearms or ammunition allowed inside facility.
- Equipment
- Students may bring their own unloaded firearm locked in vehicle. Firearms and ammunition provided by instructor.
Class
HQL Class
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Time
- 10am to 3pm - 10am to 3pm
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Price
- $150
Handgun Qualification License class with live-fire range component.
- Location
- American Legion Post 278, 800 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666
- Instructor
- Barry Donadio
- Prerequisites
- Students must be legally eligible to possess a firearm. No refunds. Must arrive on time. No firearms or ammunition allowed inside facility.
- Equipment
- Students may bring their own unloaded firearm locked in vehicle. Firearms and ammunition provided by instructor.
Class
HQL Class
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Time
- 10am to 3pm - 10am to 3pm
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Price
- $150
Handgun Qualification License class with live-fire range component.
- Location
- American Legion Post 278, 800 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666
- Instructor
- Barry Donadio
- Prerequisites
- Students must be legally eligible to possess a firearm. No refunds. Must arrive on time. No firearms or ammunition allowed inside facility.
- Equipment
- Students may bring their own unloaded firearm locked in vehicle. Firearms and ammunition provided by instructor.
Class
HQL Class
- Date
- November 15, 2026
- Time
- 10am to 3pm - 10am to 3pm
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Price
- $150
Handgun Qualification License class with live-fire range component.
- Location
- American Legion Post 278, 800 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666
- Instructor
- Barry Donadio
- Prerequisites
- Students must be legally eligible to possess a firearm. No refunds. Must arrive on time. No firearms or ammunition allowed inside facility.
- Equipment
- Students may bring their own unloaded firearm locked in vehicle. Firearms and ammunition provided by instructor.
Class
HQL Class
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Time
- 10am to 3pm - 10am to 3pm
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Price
- $150
Handgun Qualification License class with live-fire range component.
- Location
- American Legion Post 278, 800 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666
- Instructor
- Barry Donadio
- Prerequisites
- Students must be legally eligible to possess a firearm. No refunds. Must arrive on time. No firearms or ammunition allowed inside facility.
- Equipment
- Students may bring their own unloaded firearm locked in vehicle. Firearms and ammunition provided by instructor.
Training Programs
Course
Handgun Qualification License (HQL)
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >5 hours
- Price
- $150 per person
Maryland state-required training to purchase a pistol. Includes classroom instruction and live-fire range session.
Course
Wear & Carry Training
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Price
- $150 per person
16-hour course that includes HQL training; allows students to complete both requirements simultaneously.
Course Renewal
HQL Refresher Course
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price
- $150 per person
8-hour refresher course for HQL certification renewal.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Shooting Ranges
- Also listed as
- Firearm Instructors
- Legal name
- Public Security LLC
- ZIP
- 21619
Profile Details
Range Access
- Range detail status
- No lanes, distances, or specific range areas are structured yet.
- Access signal
- Public
Training and Classes
- Certifications
- Maryland Private Detective Agency License #106 4352, New York State Private Investigation Agency License #11000165760, U.S. Government Contractor (Cage Code #72SY5), Federal Critical Infrastructure Sector Provider Under CISA Emergency Services Sector
- Service bundles
- Armed Security Services & Patrol, Private Investigations, Process Servers, Bodyguards, Armored Car Services, Intelligence, Drone Security Patrols
Instructor Roster
Barry Donadio
Instructor
Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Wear & Carry Training ASP Baton Self Defense/Combat Shooting Maryland HQL Certification QHIC 2015 0253
Former U.S. Secret Service Emergency Response Team member who taught at the White House under Bush and Obama. Founder and President of Public Security LLC.
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Primary location: 1831 Anchorage Drive, Chester MD 21619
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