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

June 7-8, 2025
  • Day 1: 10am—6pm
    5600 Ashburn Terrace, Frederick, MD
  • Day 2: 10am—6pm
    MD Arsenal, 19828 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD
June 28-29, 2025
  • Day 1: 10am—6pm
    5600 Ashburn Terrace, Frederick, MD
  • Day 2: 10am—6pm
    MD Arsenal, 19828 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD

Course Fee: $340

Includes:

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

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

Registration & 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
  • CashApp ID: $HerbAddy
  • Cash accepted
  • Credit Cards: Call (301) 524-7551 (3% fee applies)

Handgun Qualification License

This course is a four-hour block of classroom instruction with a live fire component and is a subset of the Maryland Concealed Carry Permit. It includes:

  • State firearm law
  • Home firearm safety
  • Handgun mechanisms and operation
  • Demonstrate the ability to safely fire a handgun
  • Live fire practice and qualification

Note: Recommended for those who don't want a carry permit.

Class Schedule & Location

June 7, 2025
  • 10am—2pm
    5600 Ashburn Terrace, Frederick, MD
June 28, 2025
  • 10am—2pm
    5600 Ashburn Terrace, Frederick, MD

Course Fee: $150

Includes:

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

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

Registration & Payment

  • Deposit: $50 or full payment by June 4 for June 7 class | June 25 for June 28 class
  • Zelle / ApplePay / CashApp: (301) 524-7551
  • CashApp ID: $HerbAddy
  • Cash accepted
  • Credit Cards: Call (301) 524-7551 (3% fee applies)