Excellent course, the instructors were great as well. They really care about the knowledge and showed us the proper ways to handle fire arms. read more

Very informative, educational, and engaging teaching. I've been in multiple classes that they offer and each time I've enjoyed myself and learned something. I've been around things that go pew for a few years and still came out learning something and improving. Jon and his team are retired/active law enforcement, so you're getting wisdom from those who use it. I strongly recommend you go to them for your educational needs regarding things that go pew. read more

Anybody that reads my reviews will find pretty quickly that there are some critical elements that I look for in any business. First and foremost is quality of service. Thankfully, I can report that LTTC Safety has this one in spades. The other element I prefer is a sole proprietorship / small business. I am very pro American small business and I am happy to say this is truly a family affair. Passion is something people either have...or they do not. And the presence or absence thereof will telegraph at max volume. Jonathan Bennet is a man that truly has a gift and a passion. Throughout our entire Maryland FQL class, Jonathan presented authority without boastfulness, professionalism, a craftsman's benchmark standards, surprising (and refreshing) humor, and genuine care. His stories were carefully crafted to lead us through important lesson arcs in a way that resonated and more importantly - we genuinely learned the content. Everyone with whom we interacted was efficient, professional, and they were clearly passionate about helping prospective weapon owners / operators. I value places where I can truly expand my knowledge. For me, this entire journey is about sportsmanship with friends at the range. Regardless, I take 2A ownership very seriously. The most important compliment I can give is that I will 100% return for more training. Exercise your rights responsibly and safely, my friends! read more

I can't say enough about this amazing HQL firearms safety course. First of all, it was a serious, professionally run operation. It was so well orchestrated, scripted and scheduled. Personally, it's hard to pick out a specific highlight from the whole amazing experience. First of all, the team, lead by Jonathan Bennet, is fantastic. He worked with his wife Christina, and fellow officer Chris. I get the sense that all the staff who work with us are law enforcement officers. John is a K-9 handler. Chris is SWAT. John gave all the classroom instruction with some small interjections from Christina and Chris. John is an amazing teacher. I say this as a teacher myself. He communicates his material precisely and in a very engaging manner. He analyzes his students and meets them at their level of understanding. He is patient and persistent in communicating ideas and then verifying student understanding. Equally important is Jonathan's sense of self. He does a great job conveying exactly who he is as a person and it gives credence to what he teaches as an instructor. He is very real. He is a man who puts God first, and keeps God in his family, and in his job. He is a living example of how to live your faith in a normal way. His Christian cheer and sense of humor not only make the class fantastically enjoyable, but also begs the deeper ideas of: "What's in his Kool-Aid? and I'll have what he's having." He works for the city of Gaithersburg, but unlike many municipal workers, he is definitely NOT just a cog in the machine, as attested to by his successful work with his Lead Through The Cross company. He doesn't dance around tricky topics, but faces them head on and makes his class hash out the details to increase our understanding and make us think about difficult situations. He knows the laws and knows law enforcement and civilians. He encourages us to know our rights and exercise them while we still can. After we finished in the classroom, we headed to the range to put some of the instruction into action. There was some excellent coaching given on the range. Everyone got to fire 10 rounds from Walther PPQ .22. It wasn't enough to scratch the itch, but it was enough for them to observe us an correct the most serious beginner errors. Everyone should take this class. Especially if you are on the fence about handgun ownership, this class will give you so much insight. It will give you all the information you need to decide whether a handgun is for you, and all the tools you need to properly use one should you decide to buy. John, Christina and Chris, thanks for a great class. I hope to take advantage of your other course offerings! read more

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This was the HQL class I stumbled on by being at United Gun Store one Thursday... First off it was more than a class... I think it was a great adult explanation of technical things by people who know what they are talking about. AND it was a conversation amongst adults... On the technical side I did the dominate eye test and decided my left eye was the dominate one WRONG... Had it been a single discharge event I would probably have gone home mistaken. But since you actually get to do real target shooting I was able to correct my mistake and get off some good shots. It also helped me make decisions when selecting what I will need to purchase... I am trying to schedule the next CCW class whenever it will be... read more

This business is the training arm of united Gun shop, an awesome retail firearms dealer also on rockville. I recently became a client of both businesses. At LTTC I have attended their basic single session 4 hour evening training which qualifies you for a Maryland permit to own a handgun. Well, sort of qualifies you. You also have to pay a fee to the state, fill in an online application, and not be a user of medical marijuana, a convicted criminal, or have a serious or poorly controlled mental health problem. I knew nothing about the class other than it was not far from home, affordable ( I have no idea if the fee is set by statute). I would have sat through it if it sucked. It actually antisucked (yes that is a word, at least it is now). The instructors are amazing teachers. They make sure you get the information you need in a form that you will retain it. The 4 hours flew. While they must teach some facts they make it fun. And they never miss am opportunity to elevate a topic to the level of a group discussion with some critical thinking. Before you leave you will understand the next steps in getting your permit to own ( but not open carry or concealed carry) a handgun. (Don't quote. Me on this but I believe you can open carry in Virginia without further paperwork, if you are one of those who thinks such a thing is a good Idea). Speaking of Virginia, in this basic course they explain the Utah connection and why you should care. They also explain the road to concealed carry in Maryland. It was...worthwhile entertainment and education at the same time. Highly recommend. read more

This was a very informative class and I really appreciated the fact that it was taught by current/former members of the Montgomery County Police Department. Being able to learn Handgun safety through the eyes of a police officer helps tremendously so you know you're getting the best bang for your buck. It was very engaging throughout the entire class and would highly recommend everyone take this class even if you are experienced. read more

I just took my Maryland HQL course (and the Utah concealed carry add-on (which was conveniently offered on the same day)) with LTTC and it was great. The cost of the course was competitive with other local offerings, but I can't imagine that there are better instructors out there than Eric and Shawn. Both Eric and Shawn are long-time law enforcement officers and their experience with firearms and the law really showed. I've met firearms instructors at other facilities in the area and they were honestly a turn-off, but Eric and Shawn were awesome so I'm glad I didn't settle for some discounted GroupOn HQL course (definitely the kind of thing you want to do right). The course was helpful, informative and pretty fun thanks to the instructors. The class covered everything required by the State of Maryland, but the instructors took the opportunity to expand on many of the subjects discussed which I found extremely helpful and a soon-to-be legal gun owner. I can't recommend LTTC highly enough. Anyone who is looking for a firearms training course: go to LTTC. I'm happy to talk to anyone about my experience with LTTC; just email me at jasoncohen26@gmail.com. read more

A couple of business partners and I recent completed 16 hours of firearms training with LTTC. From beginning to end, the experience was excellent! While working around our demanding schedule, Jonathan and his team really got us thinking, leaving us with real-world experience and skills. Not only do I recommend this class to anyone interested in the topic, I will personally be signing up for future courses. read more

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Attended the HQL (+Utah CCW add on) course with my wife, sibling-in-laws last night. Instructors Shawn and EJ demonstrated a great depth of wisdom as they led the class through each portion of the course. They kept the class engaged and entertained, these guys are professional instructors and I don't recall I saw a single person doze off during the entire 4 hour course on a work night! This course goes above & beyond all my expectations and at a great price. read more

Spoke with an employee at United Gun Shop when I initially called to inquire about the process of obtaining a gun. The gentleman I spoke with was super helpful in walking me through the process, since Maryland certainly doesn't make it very easy. He was patient and answered all of my questions thoroughly and he was the one who informed me of LTTC. I took their HQL class last night and I'm so happy I did. The police officers who taught the class were fantastic. They somehow managed to squeeze a wealth of information into this one session and I left feeling much more knowledgeable, not only as a future gun owner, but as a citizen in general. I highly highly recommend this course, even if you're not sure you want to own a gun. You may change your mind after this class. I will definitely be signing up for another course in the future! read more

"I just completed the Maryland CCW class with Jonathan, Christina, Willie and Chris. I can honestly say they bring a level of experience, commitment and passion to teaching that is rare. The instructors are police officers who have advanced training and share their knowledge and experience for their students benefit. The value received far exceeded the cost of the class. The classroom session-  This was very informative and far from boring because real life examples and scenarios were introduced to make you think and bring relativity to the material. The range day class- I've seen this class taught by other companies with a very high student to instructor ratio. The students did not receive much direct instruction or supervision and often created unsafe conditions for those around them. LTTC has a very different method of instruction and every student in my class was directly supervised at all times by an instructor. The range training is comparable to having a private trainer for the entire day. We shot 100's of rounds and learned the proper techniques of drawing from a holster, reloading under stress, clearing malfunctions, shooting from behind cover and proper technique when a perpetrator is in your face. This class far exceeded the requirements and my expectations. Additional services and value- LTTC offers on-site finger printing and assistance in filing for CCW and Utah carry permit. They have the experience and insight to make this process easy and successful. This company is built on quality people and a level of commitment and professionalism that is so hard to find today. You may find slightly less expensive classes but the value that Lead Through The Cross delivers is PRICELESS. Don't cheat yourself and accept anything less then the best training by LTTC, your life may depend upon it one day." read more

This organization is TOP SHELF. VERY thorough training and professional to a fault. I can't recommend them highly enough. Looking forward to working with them again. read more

These folks are first class. When you are a novice that needs experience to lead you through a process that can be scary and confusing these folks got you covered. Great rates and professional service rolled into hometown atmosphere. I can not give enough stars here to tell you how great this team is. Thanks Christina and Jon. read more

Excellent handgun safety and qualification class taught by cops! Lots of important information explained clearly. This class went above and beyond the licensing requirements. Highly recommend this class. read more

Great organization that takes pride in being thorough in teaching the right way and receptive and helpful through each step. Enjoyed the class greatly and able to walk away with plenty of new knowledge and safety tips as well as lingo to avoid using! read more