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Firearm Instructor
Shannan "Micky" Martin
Maryland Concealed Carry and Wear (CCW) Instructor
Maryland Handgun Qualification License Instructor
NRA Basic Pistol Firearms Instructor
Chief Range Safety Officer Instructor
Stop The Bleed Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Hancuffing, Baton, & Magnetometer Security Instructor
COURSES
Handgun Qualification License (HQL)
Hours: 4
Description:
Required course for new purchasers of handguns in Maryland.
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Maryland State Firearm Laws. Overview of the Maryland State firearm laws, including a discussion of what constitutes a regulated firearm, how to properly purchase or transfer a firearm, where allowed to carry or transport a firearm, when necessary to possess a carry permit, who is prohibited from possessing firearms, and state law relating to minors and Firearm Safety. Permissible levels of force, use of deadly force and HQL application process.​​
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Home Firearm Safety. Overview of handgun and firearm safety in the home, including discussion of access to minors, locking and storing of firearms, and use of safety devices, such as secure lock boxes.
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Handgun Mechanisms and Operation. Overview of the proper operation and safe handling of a handgun, including cleaning and maintenance, ammunition knowledge the loading and unloading of ammunition, fundamentals of pistol shooting and the differences between revolvers and semi-automatic handguns.
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Operation and Handling Demonstration. Orientation component that demonstrates the person’s safe operation and handling of a firearm, to include a “live fire” component in which the applicant safely shoots a firearm (on site). A firearm, ammunition and personal protection equipment will be provided.
Maryland Concealed Wear and Carry
​Hours: 16 Total
Description:
Completing the required 16-hour Handgun Carry Permit Training Course, and passing a background check shall be issued a Maryland Handgun Carry Permit. Ask about our multi-state coverage training courses.
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Classroom Instruction Includes:
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Application Requirements
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Introduction and Review of Safe Gun Handling Rules
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Interactions with Law Enforcement During a Traffic Stop, etc.
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Pistol Parts and Operation
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Ammunition Knowledge and Selection
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Carry Procedures
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Cleaning and Maintenance
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Holster Selection
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Maryland Firearms Laws
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Use of Deadly Force
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Mindset
Range Instruction:
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Students must shoot a qualification course of a 70% passing score
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Live Fire Session
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Demonstrate Safety Principals
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Demonstrate Marksmanship Skills
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On your Qualification Day at the Range:
Hearing and eye protection, ammunition, and the qualification
target sheet will be provided at a discount rate (paid in the Zelle app or Cash)
a semi-automatic pistol and practice targets will by provided by the instructor, free of charge.
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The Basic Pistol Shooting Course Objectives:
Maryland Concealed Wear and Carry Renewal
Hours: 8
Description:
This course is for the renewal of your Maryland Concealed Wear and Carry permit and will include instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, firearm mechanisms, and operation.
The shooting qualification portion must be completed with 25 rounds & obtaining a minimum passing score rating of 70%.
Designated certified private law enforcement, security guards, armored car guards, special police, and corrections personnel must shoot a practical police course of at least 50 rounds, from no further than 25 yards and a minimum passing score of least 70%.
NRA Basic Pistol Safety and Shooting Course
Hours: 16 Total Hours
Rounds of ammunition: Minimum of 100 rounds
equipment: Your personal firearm, ear protection, eye protection, and ammunition
Description: This course is designed for shooters who want to improve their pistol shooting fundamentals and learn advanced techniques. It also includes the knowledge, skills and mindset necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.
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The course includes classroom instruction, practical application, evaluation, and a firearm range qualification. More specifically, you will learn gun-handling techniques, fundamentals of shooting, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol selection, maintaining a pistol, and pistol shooting activities. Completion of this course meets or exceeds the requirements to apply for the State of Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL). In addition, this course meets or exceeds the training requirements to apply for the State of Virginia concealed carry Virginia Handgun Permit (HP).
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On the first day, students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook and take the Standard Examination after the class. On the second day students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range.
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Practical application is conducted using a semi-automatic pistol and Shot Resetting Trigger (S.I.R.T) training pistol.
All live-fire drills and range qualifications are conducted on a virtual range using the S.I.R.T training pistol prior to the live-fire.
Hours: 8
Description: Knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range options.
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This course does not encompass the functions and responsibilities of a Range Officer, who conducts NRA competitive shooting events as defined by Rule 11.5 of the NRA Rule Books.
RSO's roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency. RSO's who have successfully completed the course then have the ability to become a Chief Range Safety Officer, someone essential to training and supervising NRA Range Safety Officers and developing range standard operating procedures.
DEVELOPING A PERSONAL
& HOME PROTECTION PLAN
Hours: 1
Description: Developing a personal and home protection plan is a key component of not only preparing for how we should (or might) react if confronted by a violent crime but also how we might avoid violent crime in the first place. Within this lesson, the instructor explains that developing a protection plan is about much more than becoming proficient with a firearm or writing up a home invasion plan. It’s a plan that must encompass awareness, avoidance, and preparation, so that we’re less likely to find ourselves in a situation where we have no other option than to use our firearm, rather than more likely.
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Defensive shooting skills
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Strategies for home-safety
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Responding to a violent confrontation
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Firearms and the law
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How to choose a handgun for self-defense
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This course deals with self-defense while at home and in darkness. This class will be conducted with non-firing dummy guns in a residence, and students will participate in role-playing exercises simulating various threats including some in low-light conditions.
PRIVATE Training
Description:
Whether you are an experienced shooter who has not shot in a while; a shooter who has experience with other firearms (such as a shotgun/rifle) and wants to learn about handguns; or a new firearm owner who wants instructor-assisted drills to become more proficient with your selected firearm.
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*Note: Range Fees not included
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(Range Fees include: lane fee, gun rental, and ammunition if you do not have your own)
