Well organized and competent instruction. I would definitely recommend Black Alpha Tacticalread more

Great place! Expert Instructors, knowledgeable and patient. I learned a lot here and try to go…read moreoften to practice. Referred family and friends and everyone loves this place and the Instructors.

This was a great class, great overall experience. Very thorough, clear cut and to the point…read more Instructor gives great feedback and great at working with beginners

Excellent course- covered the laws of what you can and can't do as well as weapon safety. Look…read moreforward to doing another class.

This was very good learned a lot his a very good instructor and make sure you understand before he…read moremoves on. His clothing line is the best made of good quality material and perfect for when you are doing your concealed carry. Thanks again Terry

Terry is absolutely amazing to train with. I felt way more confident in handling and firing my…read moreweapon. Terry made sure of that! If you are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced trainer, I recommend contacting Terry to get started! You will not be disappointed!

Want to start out by saying "Thank you PTP". I currently own my own firearms that I purchased prior…read moreto the Maryland legislation act for "Regulated Firearms". I did this as I was informed incorrectly mind you, that IF you purchased your "regulated" firearm you would be grandfathered in. Meaning I would not need to take any additional courses. I thought, great. Well I have since come to find out that you do indeed need to have additional hand gun courses if you want to purchase a hand gun. All this law does is make the general law abiding Maryland resident put out more money to the state. This law will and has not stopped any criminal from doing what they want. With all that being said, let me tell you my opinion on the HQL (Hand gun Qualification License) Class I took on Saturday in Callaway, Maryland with PTP and Ryan Gass and all his fellow PTP staff.. The day starting out wonderfully, it was a normal July day, nice and humid. I got there around 7:45 for the 8am class, got in line, signed in and had a seat. Ryan came in and said we would be holding off for just a few minutes to let some last minute people to either finish signing in or to show up. Which is nice that he was willing to hold off for a few minutes, you never know what traffic can be like. About 8:10 we started, I figured (like most) here we go, time to just keep my eyes open and not fall asleep, boy was I wrong, Ryan was great, he was polite, funny and most important engaged and very informative. Yes, I already knew a lot just from being around guns, but I have to admit, I did learn a lot too. Every question was answered directly and towards the group and all the questions that where asked, he was able to answer without hesitation. The class was less than 8 hours long including a couple of breaks and lunch (provided I might add). During the class one of the things you need is to have finger printing done, this is required to obtain your HQL in Maryland and PTP had a person on site to do it, HQL also required at a minimum a single shot from a fire arm. I was thinking to myself, there are a lot of buildings around here and I know darn well, PTP knows they can't do that here, so I figured we would all have to finish the class and meet some place to do the shot, NOPE, they have a system set up to where the shot can be done on sight and well in all the laws. Very cool. I would tell anyone that wants to get their HQL to contact PTP and get your training through them for a few of reasons. 1. Very knowledgeable 2. They come to your area, vs. having to drive all over who knows where 3. Friendly staff 4. Small classes 5. Lots of guns to tryout (if you sign up) 6. Prices are not going to break your bank.

I completed the Multi-State License course in September 2024, but I've continued to experience…read moredelays in receiving my Florida, Utah, and Arizona licenses. I recently contacted the Florida Department of Agriculture to check on the status of my application, but they were unable to locate my record. Given that I paid $1,500 for the One Stop Shop - Premium package, I'm very concerned that I have not received the services promised. I would like to request a refund or discuss alternative options to resolve this matter but no responses.

The entire staff is friendly, helpful, and professional. The handgun ranges are modern, with…read moreautomated target systems controlled by the shooter. Sound damping, positive air flow, and reminders about safety factors such as washing hands to remove heavy metal contamination are all in plac-. The safety standards on the range are excellent, being cautious, and enforced in a prompt, helpful manner rather than the all-to-common screaming at you like a drill instructor. The reservation system has reduced wait times. The sale area is small but merchandise has been selected more to satisfy range needs rather than duplicating the main store which is within a few miles. The staff (range, sales, administration-membership) all seem to be open to suggestions for improvement. And another strong point - I have never encountered an effort at a hard sell for merchandise, membership, or any other offering.

Customer Service is 3 stars. The help desk is never manned. Poor service. Telephone voice messages…read moresent are never returned. If I could shoot indoors at another location I would.

Very good instructor. He conducts his classes in a relaxed atmosphere. I would consider him to be a…read more" People person.

My wife and I took this course together, and it was an awesome experience. Mark brought great…read moreenergy, made the class fun, and kept everyone engaged the entire time. He's very knowledgeable but explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, no matter your experience level. You can tell he cares about people actually learning--not just getting through the class. We both walked away feeling confident and well-informed. Highly recommend

I took the 1-day "Renewal Course for DC Concealed Pistol License and/or Maryland Wear and Carry" in…read moreJuly 2026. I took the full 2- day course for the initial permits 2 years prior. My comments apply to both. Mark Briley (Capital Defense Instruction LLC) and George Lyon (DC Learn to Shoot) did an outstanding job with their tag-team style of instruction. From the beginning, the Capital Defense website for course registration was easy to navigate, and the various classes are offered regularly, making the entire sign-up process a breeze. The classroom instruction was excellent, with both instructors able to offer insights and tips based on their vast personal knowledge and experience. Both were able to deliver a common sense approach to self-defense, going beyond just the required curricula and legal aspects and explain in plain language how to think about various self-defense scenarios. The live-fire range test was equally satisfying, with a flexible scheduling process and Mark providing helpful insights, tips, and encouragement during the actual live fire. I plan to return for my required renewal training in the future.