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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
Firearms instructors in Maryland
Showing 201–216 of 216 firearms instructors in Maryland.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
- Twelfth Precinct Pistol and Archery Club
Also: shooting range
- Tyler Firearms
Also: gun shop
- Warrior Armament
Also: gun shop, gunsmith
- Wink's Sporting Goods
Also: gun shop, gunsmith
- Worth-A-Shot, Inc.
Also: gunsmith, gun shop
- WSI Tactical Training
Also: gunsmith
- WSI Tactical Training LLC
Also: gunsmith
- YourGunDepot
Also: gun shop, gunsmith
- Zink Arms llc
Also: gun shop, ammo retailer
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.
| Maryland | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $15027 classes | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 5.5 hours24 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $15012 classes | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | $15017 classes | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $25074 classes | $1251,052 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 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.