Bring your friend- Maryland CCW + HQL & Utah

Basic - “Maryland Concealed Carry Training – Get Certified, Stay Safe, Carry with Confidence!”

Duration: 4 hours classroom, 2 hour range

$400.00

Fee

Antonia Wilkerson

Instructor Bio

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Description

1. Firearm Safety & Handling

• The Four Rules of Firearm Safety

• Safe Handling, Storage, and Transportation of Firearms

• Firearm Components, Operation, and Maintenance

2. State & Federal Firearm Laws

• Maryland & Utah Concealed Carry Laws and Permit Requirements

• Reciprocity & State-Specific Restrictions

• Use of Force & Self-Defense Laws (Castle Doctrine, Duty to Retreat)

• Prohibited Locations for Carrying Firearms

3. Situational Awareness & Conflict Avoidance

• Identifying Threats & De-Escalation Strategies

• Defensive Mindset & Decision-Making Under Stress

• Non-Lethal Self-Defense Options

4. Concealed Carry Best Practices

• Holster Selection & Proper Firearm Concealment

• Drawing from a Holster & Carry Position Considerations

• Carrying in Public, at Home, and in a Vehicle

5. Shooting Fundamentals & Live-Fire Qualification (Maryland Only)

• Proper Grip, Stance, Sight Alignment, & Trigger Control

• Defensive Shooting Techniques & Drills

• Live-Fire Qualification for Maryland Wear & Carry Permit

6. Permit Application Process

• Step-by-Step Guidance for Maryland & Utah CCW Permit Applications

• Fingerprinting & Documentation Requirements

• Renewal & Maintenance of Concealed Carry Permits

7. Emergency Response & Legal Aftermath

• What to Do After a Self-Defense Incident

• Interacting with Law Enforcement & Understanding Your Rights

• Legal & Civil Consequences of Defensive Gun Use

This class ensures that students leave with a strong understanding of firearm laws, self-defense principles, and practical skills for responsible concealed carry in Maryland, Utah, and other states with reciprocity.

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