Upcoming Classes

Ready to feel safe, skilled, and fully informed around firearms?

Whether you’re brand new to guns or looking to earn your Maryland Hand Gun Permit (Concealed Carry Permit) or Handgun Qualification License (HQL), GunBasics offers the expert-led training you need. Our certified instruction is rooted in safety, clarity, and confidence—no intimidation, just real skills taught by a combat veteran and state-certified instructor.

Maryland Handgun Permit

This is a 16-hour course over a 2-day period and covers the essential components for the Maryland Handgun Permit (Concealed Carry Permit), including:

  • Basics of concealed carry
  • Mindset and legal considerations
  • Responsible firearm handling
  • Live fire practice and qualification
  • Certificate of completion for permit application

Note: Students who cannot make the required 16 hours in two consecutive days, should contact us for options to break up the 16-hour requirement into multiple days.

Class Schedule & Location

November 15-16, 2025
  • Day 1 | 10am—6pm | MD Arsenal19828 National Pike Hagerstown, MD
  • Day 2 | 10am—6pm | MD Arsenal, 19828 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD
January 17-18, 2026
  • Day 1 | 10am—6pm | MD Arsenal19828 National Pike Hagerstown, MD
  • Day 2 | 10am—6pm | MD Arsenal, 19828 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD

Course Packages

Gold Package Includes: ($340)

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook
NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program
NRA Gun Safety Card
9mm firearm rental and ammunition (50 rounds of 9mm)
Eye and Ear protection (foam ear protection)
Range Fee

Silver Package Includes: ($300)

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook
NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program
NRA Gun Safety Card
Range Fee

Bronze Package Includes: ($250)

Class Instruction

Note: If you would provide your own firearms and ammunition, reach out to me for a discounted price.

Registration and Payment

  • Deposit: $100 or full payment by June 4 for June 7 class | June 25 for June 28 class
  • Zelle / ApplePay / CashApp: (301) 524-7551
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  • Cash accepted
  • Credit Cards: Call (301) 524-7551 (3% fee applies)

NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting

This is an 8-hour NRA approved course that covers the safe handling and use of different rifle action types.

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