This will be long! I searched google for HQL/wear carry training near me. There were several. 3/7…read morewas only a few miles from my house. I reviewed the reviews. Nearly all 5 stars so I decided to give it a shot. My first experienced was signing up. The webpage is clean and easy to navigate. I used the live chat for questions and the owner Will responded in real time (not some automated bot). Five stars for the website! My wife went first for an HQL. She is shy and never held a gun. I was nervous about her going alone. Will, said he would take good care of her. She came home beaming with pride. SHE DID IT! She said Will was very kind and patient. She said she loved the course. So we went and bought her her first firearm (S&W Equalizer 9mm). Now me. I went next for a wear/carry on 6/24, 6/25. I only own a 357 revolver. Will was gracious enough to let me use one of his personal semi-autos. I am not implying he does this for everyone. You are expected to bring your own firearm and should, but he graciously made an exception. His resume was impressive. I liked the fact we both did Basic Training and AIT at Ft. McClellan Ala. and were both MP's. You could tell from the opening moments of instruction he was prepared. He had a nice blend of mixing the formal PPT material with classroom interaction and hands on exercises to keep the students engaged. I appreciate this since I was an instructor on US ARMY Depo's for many years. I am a vet. I could have skipped the training with my DD-214, but I am sure glad I did not! Will taught me about things I was not aware of, from tactical techniques, to laws, to how to apply for my permit. Well worth my time and money. Never once felt "bored". I have six pages of notes crammed with important information from the sessions. On the range, I felt comfortable and safe. He took command of the range. I scored 100% I shook his hand and left. I will use him again for recertification for sure. Oh, I forgot to mention his wife is available right in the classroom for you fingerprinting needs. Trophy to Will.

From the owner: LiveScan Fingerprinting and Firearms Training - BOOK Online!…read more Fingerprinting Evening & Weekend hours available. Fingerprint Walk-In's Welcome during open hours! Check dates and times on our website. Maryland & Delaware Firearms Training & Education proudly providing Maryland HQL, Maryland Wear and Carry, Concealed Carry Weapon Recertification, Basic & Advanced Defensive Handgun Tactics.

I left the experience not only understanding so much more than I knew going in, I left with a…read moresubstantive level of confidence, knowledge and respect for the carrying of a concealed firearm. I'll be signing up for more of their classes. Very high value!

I have to admit, it had been years since I last shot pistol and I have to admit, I was afraid. I…read moretook my HQL and beginner pistol class with Mel and Kenny in 2022. It gave me the confidence to proceed with more instruction and purchasing a pistol AND a rifle. I've become proficient at shooting, shooting safety, and cleaning my firearms. I now have my MD Wear& Carry and I feel very confident and safe handling live firearms. Thanks Mel and Kenny...and thank you to J Lowes Guns for being so kind to a 60+ female!

COMPLETELY CHANGED MY PERSPECTIVE!…read more Chad is an amazing instructor with loads of experience based guidance and "hacks" for those who want to do it RIGHT. Sure you could buy a parts kit and with the help of YouTube slap everything together and it'll probably "work". But for how long? How efficiently? How accurately? Chad will dial you in on how to maximize all the aforementioned. The guy's a GENIUS!

It's hard to say too many good things about this class and about this instructor…read more Chad is a master gunsmith, and his specialty is the AR-15. His knowledge of that system is encyclopedic. But who knew he is also an excellent teacher? Lots of people know stuff; few people can be described as both an extraordinary expert and also an outstanding teacher. Chad is one of those select few. One of the amazing things about him and about his class is how he is able to reach both novice students who are new to guns in general and the AR-15 specifically, and yet somehow in the same class is able to go into great depth and detail for those owners who are already very experienced with the rifle. Chad not only covers the "what"; he also hits the "why". You'll leave this class not just knowing the specifics of the AR-15, but how and why everything fits together into an entire system, how one part interacts with and affects the performance of other parts, and how to diagnose subtle problems that appear "over here" and yet cause something "over there" to fail. I took the AR-15 101 Armorers Course. (He also has a Build Course which I did not take.) The class is comprehensive, as demonstrated by the length of the class. If you look at his website about his class, his Overview section is currently 65 lines long, each one on a different topic (e.g. from field stripping, to complete gauging, to the different types of fire control and bolt carriers, to gas rings, gas port erosion, and on and on and on). I won't even try to list all of the topics he covers; check it out for yourself and see. Bring a notepad. Take lots of notes. Chad covers it all. Finally, he makes it fun. He interacts with his students closely, helps them check out their own rifles (yes you can bring your rifle with you and it will get a top to bottom examination by the time you're done to ensure it's in spec), and despite the multi-hour format you'll wonder where the time went when you're all finished. Obviously I'm a fan. With good reason. Whether you're just starting with the AR platform, or an experienced shooter and long-time owner, take this class. You won't regret it.

I don't understand why the bad rating, these guys are far more kind and willing to help and answer…read moreall questions than any gun store I been to, they would stand there and let you hold every gun if you have to. These people are amazing and I'm a proud firearm purchaser from them, I'll always go back for any questions or help with any firearm. Thank you to the whole firearm team over there, you guys are the best of the best!

Best customer service!! After going to Cabelas getting the wrong gun and them not taking it back, I…read morecame here and saw Boot and he helped me out so much with getting the right gun. 10000% recommend First State Firerarms!!! Thank you Boot so much!!

For those who complain about too much safety I say go elsewhere. There is plenty of unsafe…read morebehavior at all ranges and the range officers are right to be strict. I go there frequently and they know Im safe so they back off me but first few times they were breathing down my neck which is ok. I shot skeet there, trap, rifle, pistol. Facilities are great. Range officers are nice. Price is very low and for people like me who shoot lots it adds up. I highly recommend it. Wish they had some competition shoots but its not a club so.....still great place to practice, sight gun etc

We came here to shoot in the indoor range, & I had a great time! The hourly rate is very…read morereasonable, & there are lots of bays so we didn't have to wait at all. You pay at the office building (past the range building) first, & then go to the range building to shoot. Bring your ID, eye & ear protection, & tape and paper targets! Make sure you abide by their rules, like no aiming anywhere but towards the targets, no pictures of people to be used as targets, no rapid fire shooting, etc. - for safety's sake. We also saw outdoor areas for archery and skeet, & a path that looked like it led to multi level shooting practice areas. Fun!! I'd definitely come back!!

Don Miller and team are great trainers: organized, professional, knowledgeable, real life training…read moreand good safety guides, up to date legal reviews. Excellent choice, and this from a repeat attendee of many years.

It's very apparent that Don has put together a well thought out and planned handgun safety course…read more They guide you step by step using multiple tools to work you slowly toward firing live rounds. With Don and Sam, You know you are in good hands the whole way through. They cover a great amount, and make it interesting and fun along the way. Their slogan "The second Amendment is for everyone" tells you everything you need to know about their mission. No matter what walk of life you are on, they have put together a program that is for you.