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Firearms instructors in Maryland

Beginner class length: 5.5 hoursmedian of 24 classes; 1.5 hours longer than the national 4 hours
Beginner class price: $150median of 27 classes; $25 more than the national $125

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Firearms instructors in Maryland

Showing 101–200 of 216 firearms instructors in Maryland.

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Instructor or school	Course subjects	Price from
L5 Tactical 4603 Lander Road B, Jefferson, MD 21755	Not listed	Not listed
Learn To Aim By Appt Only, 600 Reisterstown Rd Suite 600G-H, Pikesville, MD	Not listed	Not listed
Legally Protected 6915 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie, MD 20715 (240) 278-4714	Not listed	Not listed
Let's Shoot Firearms and Instruction Owings Mills, MD 21117 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Liberty Firearms Training 1330 Dillon Heights Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228	Not listed	Not listed
Lifeline Firearms 611 Hilltop Rd, Orchard Beach, MD 21226 (202) 798-3504 Also: gun shop	Washington, DC CCW Course960 minMarksmanship CourseMaryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)270 min 8 more courses Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Course960 minWashington D.C. CCW RenewalMD Requalification Course (HQL and W&C)Maryland HQL and Wear & Carry CourseAdvanced Pistol Carry CourseTaser Training (includes Taser)GunDay FunDay60 minTaser Training	$200Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) · Non-exempt residents of Maryland · In person
LifeLine Firearms and Consulting DMV Baltimore, MD (202) 798-3504 Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer	Not listed	Not listed
Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Center, Inc. 12301 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, MD 21131 (410) 252-3851 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Lock Stock & Barrel 6510 Keysville Rd, Keymar, MD 21757 (410) 756-5625 Also: gun shop, gunsmith	Maryland HQL Class	Not listed
M.R. Tactical 5130 Long Green Road, Carney, MD 21057 Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer	Not listed	Not listed
Magnum Investigations and Firearms Training, LLC 1100 North Point Rd., Dundalk, MD 21222	Not listed	Not listed
Maryland Firearms Academy, LLC 6615 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 (443) 622-7252	Private One-on-One Range TimeMaryland HQL Instruction240 minWear and Carry Renewal480 min 1 more course Maryland Wear and Carry Instruction960 min	$115Private One-on-One Range Time · Beginners looking to build foundational skills · Experienced shooters aiming to refine their technique · In person
Maryland Firearms and Tactical Training LLC 617 Stemmers Run Rd, Suite B, Essex, MD 21221 (410) 991-0579	Refuse To Be A Victim240 minMaryland CCW (Concealed Carry) Handgun Permit Class (New Applicants)960 minMaryland Handgun Permit Renewal Class (Wear and Carry)480 min 8 more courses Beginner Pistol Shooting Course480 minMaryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class240 minOne on One InstructionHardening the Home (W/HQL) Class300 minNRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator TrainingPersonal Protection Inside the Home Course540 minMetallic Cartridge Reloading (NRA Basic)Defensive Shooter's Clinic300 min	$45Refuse To Be A Victim · In person
Maryland Handgun Training Centreville, MD 21617	Not listed	Not listed
Maryland Small Arms Range 9801 Fallard Court, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (301) 599-0800 Also: shooting range, gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
Mason Dixon Firearms Training LLC. 2185 Amoss Mill Rd., Pylesville, MD 21132	Not listed	Not listed
MD Arsenal 19828 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Also: shooting range, gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
MD Gun College 3710 Riviera Street, Ste. D1, Temple Hills, MD 20748 (443) 413-5119	HQL 201: Handgun Qualification License (Permit to Buy Course)240 minCHCOB1: MD Concealed Carry & HQL Training ComboCCW 202: Concealed Wear & Carry Permit Course960 min 2 more courses CHUCOM2: MD Concealed Carry, MD HQL & Utah Training ComboCHALL3: MD Concealed Carry, MD HQL, Utah, Arizona, VA & DC States Training Combo	$350CHCOB1: MD Concealed Carry & HQL Training Combo · In person
MD HQL Training LLC 2916 Tarragon Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 (443) 292-2273 Also: gun shop	Utah and Florida Multi-State Licenses240 minMD Handgun Qualification License Course240 minPrivate Lessons60 min 2 more courses Multi-State CCW (MD, DC, FL, UT, VA, PA)960 minWear and Carry Permit Renewal480 min	$80Private Lessons · Individuals seeking one-on-one firearms instruction, including police and security guards for professional qualification · In person
Mid Atlantic Handgun Training Funkstown, MD (443) 677-8317	Not listed	Not listed
MKP Tactical, LLC. 1625 W. Old Liberty Rd., Sykesville, MD 21784 (240) 512-4867 Also: gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
MMB Firearms Training Bowie, MD (301) 323-5026	Not listed	Not listed
Molon Labe Firearm Trainers 108 Pearl St, Snow Hill, MD 21863 (443) 859-1405 Also: gunsmith	Arizona CWP Non-Resident240 minMaryland Wear & Carry Renewal480 minUtah CFP Non-Resident240 min 9 more courses Maryland Wear & Carry960 minVirginia CHP RESIDENT240 minFlorida CWL Non-Resident240 minMLFT Practical Pistol II480 minNRA Basics of Pistol480 minMLFT Practical Pistol I480 minMolon Labe Firearm Trainers Basic Pistol480 minDelaware CCDW RESIDENT480 minVirginia CHP Non-Resident240 min	Not listed
Monumental Rifle and Pistol Club 341 Whitfield Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 Also: shooting range	Small Bore Rifle Qualification ProgramJuniors Program	Not listed
Moore Tactical 17809 Teri Dr, Derwood, MD Also: gunsmith	Not listed	Not listed
Mountain Fire Thurmont, MD (240) 772-1523 Also: gunsmith	Not listed	Not listed
Mountain Fire, LLC 516 West Main St., Thurmont, MD 21788 (240) 772-1523 Also: gunsmith	Not listed	Not listed
Mountain Maryland Firearms Training 75 S. Grant Street, Frostburg, MD 21532 (240) 727-1932	Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Course - RenewalMaryland Wear and Carry Permit Course - OriginalMD Handgun Qualification License Course	Not listed
Mountain Maryland Tactical Protection 75 S. Grant Street, Frostburg, MD 21532 (240) 727-1932	MD Handgun Qualification License Course240 minMaryland Wear and Carry Permit Training960 minMaryland Wear and Carry Renewal Review480 min	Not listed
MTB Gunworks 625 Stillwater Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Also: gun shop, gunsmith	Not listed	Not listed
National Firearms Training 18 Cockeysville Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 (732) 829-3419	Not listed	Not listed
New Wave Firearms Training LLC Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 458-2590	Not listed	Not listed
Ntegrity Support 1010 Rockville Pike, #306, North Bethesda, MD 20852 (301) 453-5757	Not listed	Not listed
Old Guy With A Gun 1510 York Road - Suite 1 -, Timonium, MD 21093	Not listed	Not listed
On Guard Solutions Lanham, MD (877) 995-9537 (toll-free)	Not listed	Not listed
OpSec Pikesville, MD (443) 610-0040	Not listed	Not listed
Optimal Zero Firearms 17 West Jefferson Street Suite 105 B, Rockville, MD 20850 Also: gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
Paradigm Firearms Training Westminster, MD (410) 202-5591 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Paradigm Firearms Training LLC 525 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD 21157 (410) 202-5591	Maryland CCW Class960 minWomen's Wear and CarryTaser Class 15 more courses Real World Pistol SkillsReal Estate Safety & DefenseSecurity Officer TrainingMaryland HQLAdvanced ShootingAmerican Heart Association / CPRYou've Got a License, Now What?Church Safety & DefenseByrna ClassUse of ForceChildren's Safety & FundamentalsSaber Class (OC / Pepper Spray)Maryland CCW Renewal480 minCountering a Mass/Active Shooter ThreatSpecial Police Officer (SPO) Training	$50You've Got a License, Now What? · Carry permit holders · In person
Parkville Firearms Training 18 Cockeysville Rd, Ste 205M, Cockeysville, MD 21030 (410) 513-4510 Also: gun shop	Firearms Safety and Concealed Carry Basics	Not listed
PASADENA PAWN AND GUN 2515 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 (410) 255-1272 Also: gunsmith, gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
Patriot Firearms Training 913 Snow Hill Road, Unit C, Salisbury, MD 21804 (443) 783-7657 Also: shooting range	NRA Basic	Not listed
Personal Protection Lifestyle Windsor Mill, Milford Mill, MD 21244 (443) 723-9919 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Practical Training Professionals 14901 Westwood Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20636 (240) 925-5788 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Precision Point Shooting and Training Center Urbana, MD (240) 616-6686 Also: shooting range, gunsmith	Not listed	Not listed
Pro Team Academy 119 Roesler Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 (410) 350-5499	Maryland Wear and Carry Original + HQL (40 States) Glock Gen 6 Live Fire	$200Maryland Wear and Carry Original + HQL (40 States) Glock Gen 6 Live Fire · In person
Professional Firearms Training Maryland City, MD (667) 678-4285	Not listed	Not listed
Prolific Operations Training Group LLC 2431 Crofton Lane, Crofton, MD 21114 (443) 584-3757	Multi-State Concealed Carry + HQL Course960 minCarry License Renewal/Recertification180 minDMV Range Day 2 more courses Maryland HQL Training Course240 minYouth Handgun Safety/Range Day	$100Youth Handgun Safety/Range Day · Youth students; parents welcome to watch and observe at no cost · In person
Protective Concepts 6556 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 (443) 574-4116	Not listed	Not listed
Public Security LLC 1831 Anchorage Drive, Chester, MD 21619	Maryland Handgun Qualification License Classes (HQL)240 minMaryland Wear & Carry 16-Hour Training Class960 minMaryland Wear & Carry 8-Hour Refresher Class480 min 2 more courses ASP Baton Certification Training240 minPrivate Firearms Training120 min	$150Maryland Handgun Qualification License Classes (HQL) · Men · Women · Youth aged 14 and older · In person
RD Defense & Training Frederick, MD	Not listed	Not listed
Realco Guns Inc 6108 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747 (301) 736-9800 Also: gun shop, gunsmith	Not listed	Not listed
Red Hill Tactical 13024 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742 Also: gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
Reload Firearms 1431 N. Main Street, Hampstead, MD 21074 (443) 914-3322 Also: gun shop	Maryland Handgun Wear & Carry Renewal480 minMaryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)240 minMaryland Handgun Wear and Carry Course960 min	Not listed
Responsible Firearms Training Kingsville, MD (443) 421-9151	Not listed	Not listed
Safe and Secure Enterprises, Inc. 8615 Commerce Drive, Suite 2, Easton, MD 21601 (410) 231-3790	Maryland Wear & Carry960 minWear & Carry renewal480 min	Not listed
SAFE Firearms Training, LLC 3744 Baker Schoolhouse Rd, Freeland, MD 21053	Concealed Carry Permit Course - MD, PA, FL Permits & FREE HQL960 minMaryland Handgun Permit Renewal Course480 minHandgun Cleaning Course120 min 3 more courses AR-15 Fundamentals 1 - Getting Started300 minBasic Handgun Safety & MD HQL Courses240 minAR-15 Fundamentals 2 - Shooting Basics240 min	$49Handgun Cleaning Course · In person
SafeShot Security & Training Academy Temple Hills, MD (240) 606-7958	Not listed	Not listed
Safety 1ST Firearms Instructors, LLC 9801 Fallard Court, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (301) 346-2327	Not listed	Not listed
Safety First Firearms Training and Consultants 9801 Fallard Court, Croom, MD 20772 (301) 346-2327	Not listed	Not listed
Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club Lexington Park, MD 20653 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
School of the American Rifle 82 Augusta Drive, Elkton, MD 21921 Also: gunsmith	Master AR-15 Armorer & Builder Course	Not listed
Sentinel Arms Services, LLC 8455 Baltimore National Pike, Ste 3 #503, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (443) 636-6094	Maryland Handgun Wear & Carry Permit Renewals480 minMaryland Handgun Qualification License (MD HQL)240 minBasics of Pistol Shooting360 min 1 more course Maryland Handgun Wear & Carry Permit960 min	$150Basics of Pistol Shooting · All individuals regardless of previous shooting experience · In person
ShallBe Global Security 400 North Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157 (410) 775-8144	Maryland Private Detective Certification Course2,400 minMaryland Wear & Carry Handgun Permit Training960 min	Not listed
Sharp Shooters, LLC 40 Independence Ln, Oakland, MD 21550 (240) 488-1167 Also: shooting range, gun shop	MD HQLMaryland Wear and Carry 16 Hour CourseMaryland Wear and Carry 8 Hour Recertification Course	Not listed
Shepherd Armament 44805 Clarks Mill Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 Also: gun shop, gunsmith	MD Hangun Qualification Courses240 minUtah Concealed Firearms PermitMD Renewal Course480 min 4 more courses MD Wear and Carry (2 Day Course)960 minMD Wear and Carry (Private Class)960 minWear and Carry Gift CertificateMD/DC Wear and Carry (2 Day)	Not listed
Shootstr8t Tactical, LLC La Plata, MD 20646 (301) 861-8429	NRA Basic Pistol Course	Not listed
SixFourShield 1125 West Street Suite 538, Annapolis, MD 21401 (443) 370-3661	Maryland HQL Class240 min	Not listed
SixFourShield 1125 West Street Suite 538, Parole, MD 21401 (443) 370-3661	Not listed	Not listed
Smok'n Down Range Academy & Gun Club 9800 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD 20706 (410) 660-7227 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
South Carroll Sporting Goods 7737 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797 (410) 988-2068 Also: gun shop, gunsmith	Not listed	Not listed
Spartan Firearms Training Group, LLC 1363 Progress Way #103, Sykesville, MD 21784 (410) 707-2992	Wear and Carry Renewal Training480 minIntro to Home Defense255 minInitial Wear and Carry Training (Maryland/DC/Utah)960 min 3 more courses Private 1-on-1 Firearms Training60 minGunfighter Concealed CarryIntermediate Tactical Pistol & Carbine Course360 min	Not listed
SteelCore Defensive Training Group Laurel, MD 20707 (240) 459-8415	Maryland Wear & CarryMaryland Wear & Carry RenewalMaryland Handgun Qualification License 2 more courses Countering The Mass Shooter ThreatReal Estate Agent Safety Class	Not listed
Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club 9090 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Susquehanna Labs, LLC 3114 Scarboro Rd., Street, MD 21154 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Tactical Shepherd LLC 1573 Theodore Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911 (443) 309-0208 Also: shooting range	MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL)240 min	$89MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) · People age 18 or older · In person
Tactical Training Group, LLC 4500 Black Rock Road, Suite 301, Hampstead, MD 21074	Taser TrainingWomen's Handgun & Self-Defense FundamentalsMaryland HQL 4 Hour Course240 min 6 more courses Concealed Carry and Home Defense FundamentalsMaryland Security Guard TrainingMaryland Wear & Carry 8 Hour Course (Renewal)480 minForce Options Instructor- OC, Handcuff & BatonAVERT (Active Violence Emergency Response Training)Maryland Wear & Carry 16 Hour Course (Original)960 min	Not listed
TEW-A FIREARMS LLC 5619 Gerland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 Also: gun shop, ammo retailer	Not listed	Not listed
Tharos Training Center 6101 Fallard Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
The Berwyn Rod & Gun Club, Inc. 8311 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie, MD 20715 (301) 464-9830 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
The Machine Gun Nest 7910 Reichs Ford Rd, Frederick, MD 21704 (301) 304-6001 Also: shooting range, gun shop	Renew Maryland Wear & Carry Permit1-on-1 TrainingPistol Fundamentals 3 more courses Ladies NightMaryland Wear & Carry Permit (CCW)Maryland HQL (Permit to Purchase Firearm)	Not listed
The Machine Gun Nest 7910 Reichs Ford Rd, Urbana, MD 21704 Also: shooting range, gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
The Point at Pintail 511 Pintail Point Farm Lane, Queenstown, MD 21658 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
The Training Point Laurel, MD	Not listed	Not listed
Three Rivers Sportsmen Club 215 Three Rivers Rd, Harwood, MD 20776 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Three Seven Tactical 101 Courthouse Plaza Suite #2, Elkton, MD 21921	Intermediate Concealed Carry Course240 minMD Wear & Carry Renewal / Level 1 PistolMaryland Handgun Qualification License Course240 min 3 more courses Multi-State Concealed Carry Course (MD/DE/AZ)960 minPrivate Instructor-Led Firearms Training120 minDelaware Permit to Purchase Course (Delaware P2P SB2)480 min	$75Maryland Handgun Qualification License Course · In person
Tier 1 Academy 8641 Loch Raven Blvd, Suite #3, Towson, MD 21286 (833) 899-9019 (toll-free)	Not listed	Not listed
Tier 1 Academy 8641 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, MD (833) 899-9019 (toll-free)	Not listed	Not listed
Time Off Charters 1745 Forest Glen Dr, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (410) 808-3832 Also: gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
Titan Elite Protection Services 6108 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747-2101 (240) 492-8934	Firearm FundamentalsDefensive Shooting	$100Firearm Fundamentals · Beginners of all ages · In person
TK Defense USA 18 Cessna Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Also: shooting range	2-Hour Pistol Function/Familiarity Class8 Hour Maryland Carry Renewal Class	$992-Hour Pistol Function/Familiarity Class · Limited to 6 shooters
Top Shot Maryland 48 Thornhill Road, Timonium, MD 21093 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
Train & Protect Mount Airy, MD 21771	NRA Basic Pistol Training480 minMaryland Conceal Carry Permit960 minNRA Personal Protection In-Home480 min 6 more courses United States Conceal Carry (USCCA)960 minUSCCA Youth Certified Firearm Safety TrainingMaryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)240 minMaryland Conceal Carry Renewal / Level 1 Pistol480 minNRA Personal Protection Out-of-Home480 minNRA Certified Range Safety Officer540 min	Not listed
Train Wright 305 Old Squaw Ct., Cambridge, MD 21613 (443) 521-4743	Not listed	Not listed
Tribe Defense Academy Suitland, MD 20746 Also: shooting range, gun shop	Not listed	Not listed
Trigger Queen Solutions Overlea, MD (443) 768-0653	Not listed	Not listed
TRU Life Defense Baltimore, MD (202) 425-4449 Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed
TRU Life Defense 1521 Bloomfield Ave, Suite C, Baltimore, MD 21227 (410) 218-4668	HSI CPR, AED & First AidCCW, HQL & Firearms Training	Not listed
Trusty Training Solutions 9960 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133 (443) 969-5082	Not listed	Not listed
Turning Point Tactics Glen Burnie, MD Also: shooting range	Not listed	Not listed

What a beginner class takes and costs in Maryland

In Maryland, training providers list a median beginner class price of $150 (27 classes), $25 more than the national $125. Their median length is 5.5 hours, 1.5 hours longer than the national 4 hours.

Listed class prices and lengths in Maryland and nationally
	Maryland	Nationally	Compared
Beginner class price	$150$125–$163 · 27 classes	$125$90–$175 · 929 classes	$25 more
Beginner class length	5.5 hours3.5 hours–8 hours · 24 classes	4 hours3 hours–8 hours · 1,014 classes	1.5 hours longer
Intro and gun safety, price	Too few listings	$100$60–$158 · 234 classes
Basic pistol, price	$150$143–$175 · 12 classes	$125$99–$175 · 512 classes	$25 more
Rifle and shotgun basics, price	Too few listings	$150$125–$200 · 194 classes
Women-only classes, price	Too few listings	$100$75–$150 · 158 classes
Private lessons, price	$150$115–$225 · 17 classes	$125$76–$200 · 234 classes	$25 more
Permit and license classes, price	$250$150–$350 · 74 classes	$125$90–$200 · 1,052 classes	more than twice
Youth classes, price	Too few listings	$80$50–$100 · 45 classes

Questions to ask before you book

Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
How many students does each instructor work with?
Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?

From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide

Maryland firearms instructors at a glance

USA Arms lists 216 firearms instructors in Maryland, 4.3% of the national total and the 4th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Baltimore has the most (9), followed by Bowie (4) and Glen Burnie (4).

firearms instructors listed: 216
of the national total: 4.3%
of 50 states by count: 4th

Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors

Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.

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