Available Firearm Classes

Maryland Handgun Qualification License Course

Conducted by a Multi-discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

This course is designed to provide the necessary training so that the Maryland resident can obtain the MD Handgun Qualification License.

Duration: 4-5 Hours

Course Cost: $100.00

Course goal: To provide shooters an introduction to the knowledge, skills and attitude needed to obtain the Maryland Handgun Qualification License.

Course Prerequisites: NONE

Course Subject Matter:

Pistol Knowledge and safe Gun Handling

Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

Firing the First Shots (including cleaning / storage)

One and Two handed standing shooting positions

Gear to bring to course: Your Maryland Drivers License with current address.

Course Completion: Participants will receive feedback on the live fire exercise and upon successful completion you will receive your qualification certificate.

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

EASY UPGRADE OPPORTUNITY

Many Maryland HQL course participants do not understand that most of the information covered in the MD HQL class also applies to the Utah Non-Resident Certified Firearms Permit (Utah Non-Resident CFP). For a small additional fee you can add this course to your MD HQL registration. So when you begin to register for your MD HQL class, consider adding the Utah Non-Resident CFP to it.

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Trainers Basic Pistol Course

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

This course is designed to teach comprehensive lessons in safety, gun handling, various pistol types, fundamentals of handgun marksmanship, a variety of pistol firing positions, practical exercises on the firing range plus cleaning, storage and a summary of handgun sports and activities.

Duration: 8 Hours

Course Cost: $99.00 *includes ammunition, firearms and gear for use during the course

Course goal: To gain the basic knowledge, skills and attitude for owning and using a pistol safely.

Course Prerequisites: NONE

Course Subject Matter:

Pistol Knowledge and safe Gun Handling

Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

Firing the First Shots (including cleaning / storage)

One and Two handed standing shooting positions

Gear to bring to course: All firearms / ammunition / gear included, however:

You may bring your own modern handgun. *For those who do not yet have a permit or own a firearm it will be provided by the

Instructor.

Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

Course Completion: You will receive a “Basic Practical Pistol” certificate upon successful

demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”.

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Don’t currently have a firearm permit?

Our Maryland Handgun Qualification License course teaches you all the necessary skills and law needed to obtain that permit. 

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Trainers

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

The participant will be exposed to an assortment of different carbines, equipment selection and fit for their individual needs. The course will introduce the student to the deployment of the carbine as a personal defense firearm.

Duration: 8 Hours

Course Cost:

$199.00 *includes range fees and targets          *No refunds you can always reschedule for up to 1 year

Course Goal: After attending this course, the student will have the knowledge, confidence, and basic skills to safely operate their carbine for defensive purposes.

Course Prerequisites: You must own your own AR Style Rifle

Course Subject Matter:

Carbine selection/Equipment

Nomenclature, function, field stripping, maintenance

Ballistics and Zeroing

Loading, unloading, chamber check

Shooting positions

Precision marksmanship, close quarters battle

Reloading and malfunction drills

Gear to bring to course:

A modern AR Style Rifle

Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide

Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning

Baseball style hat

Eye protection

Hearing protection

Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

Knee pads (Optional)

For Carbine:

300 rounds of factory ammunition

Sling or 2-point sling system

At least 3 magazines

Magazine pouch

Dump pouch

Course Completion: Upon successful completion of this orientation you will receive the approved certificate.

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Please call for more information

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Trainers Practical Pistol Course

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

Our Practical Pistol course will provide a comprehensive training session that will include gun handling, gun safety, and the fundamentals of shooting such as grip, stance, sight alignment and sight picture. Students will have an interactive, hands-on experience with revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. This session will further include a thorough legal section providing a greater understanding of firearms laws.

Duration: 8 Hours

Course Cost: $125.00 *includes ammunition, firearms and gear for use during the course

Course Goal: To gain the basic knowledge, skills and attitude for owning and using a pistol safely.

Course Prerequisites: NONE

Course Subject Matter:

Pistol Knowledge and safe Gun Handling

Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

Firing the First Shots (including cleaning / storage)

One and Two handed standing shooting positions

Gear to bring to course: All firearms / ammunition / gear included, however:

You may bring your own modern handgun. *For those who do not yet have a permit or own a firearm it will be provided by the Instructor.

Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

Course Completion: You will receive a “Basic Practical Pistol” certificate upon successful

demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”.

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Don’t currently have a firearm permit?

This course will also serve to certify students to obtain their Maryland HQL license.  For states other than Maryland, please visit our classes page to find the right class for you. 

Please call for more information

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Trainers Practical Defensive Pistol II Course

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

The ATFT Defensive Pistol II Course continues teaching the participant to safely and effectively deploy a handgun in close quarters. This advanced course is the second part of the two-part series of the ATFT Defensive Pistol course. Through the philosophy of bringing the street to the range, this entire course is conducted on the firing range. Here, we use the range to conduct drills on real life and worst-case scenarios. Deadly force encounters with firearms at contact distances are not at all uncommon. In fact, most occur within 3 feet, under 3 seconds and with 3 shots fired.

We do not train to just “survive” the gunfight but to actually “win” it. Did you really win the fight if you’re permanently injured? Winning depends upon having a successful plan of action when confronted by an armed assailant.

Duration: 4-8 Hours

Course Cost: $249.00 *includes ammunition, firearms and gear for use during the course

Course Goal: To provide you with the techniques and knowledge necessary to defend

yourself and to react appropriately.

Course Prerequisites: Must have completed ATFT Practical Defensive Pistol One and must be able to demonstrate proficiency in weapon handling, working from concealment and single hand shooting techniques.

Course Subject Matter:

Progression of close quarters engagements

Point vs Precision shooting under stress

Shoot / NO Shoot conditions

Shooting on the move

Dealing with multiple threats on the move

Drawing from and returning firearm to a holster

Reloading under stress

Gear to bring to course:

A modern firearm (.38 Revolver or 9mm handgun or larger caliber) *for those who do not yet have a permit or own a firearm, it will be provided by the Instructor- Please call the office if you do not have a handgun.

3 speed loaders or magazines

Belt mounted, dominant side concealment holster

Magazine / Speed loader pouches

Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide

Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning

Baseball style hat

Eye protection

Hearing protection

A Jacket or shirt capable of covering the weapon

Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

Knee pads (Optional)

Course Completion:

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Don’t currently have a firearm permit?

This course will also serve to certify students to obtain their Maryland HQL license. 

Please call for more information

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Trainers Defensive Pistol Course

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

The ATFT Defensive Pistol Course teaches the operator to safely and effectively deploy a handgun in close quarters. This advanced course is the second part of the two-part series of the ATFT Defensive Pistol course. This intermediate course is one of a two part series of the ATFT Defensive Pistol Course. Through the philosophy of bringing the street to the range, this entire course is conducted on the firing range. You should expect these drills to cover real life and worst case scenarios. Most lethal encounters are of short duration, within close proximity and with few shots being exchanged.

Duration: 8 Hours

Course Cost: $199.00

Course Goal: To provide you with the crucial skills that accompanies a concealed firearm or integrates a handgun into your home defense plan.

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Course Prerequisites: The participant must be able to demonstrate safe firearm handling, weapons system familiarity and basic marksmanship skills.

Course Subject Matter:

Basics of close quarter engagement

Drawing from and returning handgun to holster

Point vs precision shooting

Strike and shoot techniques

Dealing with multiple threats up close

Reloading under stress

Gear to bring to course:

A modern firearm (.38 Revolver or 9mm handgun or larger caliber) *for those who do not yet have a permit or own a firearm, it will be provided by the Instructor- Please call the office if you do not have a handgun.

3 speed loaders or magazines

Belt mounted, dominant side concealment holster

Magazine / Speed loader pouches

Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide

Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning

Baseball style hat

Eye protection

Hearing protection

A Jacket or shirt capable of covering the weapon

Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

Knee pads (Optional)

Course Completion:

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Please call for more information

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Trainers Advanced Carbine/Pistol Course

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

This course is similar to the Basic Carbine course however the training is much more intense. The participant will be exposed to an assortment of different carbines, equipment selection and fit for their individual needs. The course will introduce the student to the deployment of the carbine as a personal defense firearm.

Duration: 16 Hours

Course Cost: $300.00 *includes range fees and targets

Course Goal: After attending this course, the student will have the knowledge, confidence, and basic skills to safely operate their carbine for defensive purposes.

Course Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Carbine/Pistol Course. The participant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in weapon handling, working from concealment and single hand shooting techniques.

Course Subject Matter:

Carbine selection/Equipment

Nomenclature, function, field stripping, maintenance

Ballistics and Zeroing

Loading, unloading, chamber check

Shooting positions

Precision marksmanship, close quarters battle

Reloading and malfunction drills

Transition to pistol

Shooting on the move

Gear to bring to course:

A modern carbine and pistol

Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide

Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning

Baseball style hat

Eye protection

Hearing protection

A Jacket or shirt capable of covering the weapon

Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

Knee pads (Optional)

For Carbine:

600 rounds of factory ammunition

Sling or 2-point sling system

At least 3 magazines

Magazine pouch

Dump pouch

For Pistol:

300 rounds of factory ammunition

Outside holster

At least 3 speed loaders

Magazine / Speed loader pouches

Dump pouch

Course Completion: Upon successful completion of this orientation you will receive the approved certificate.

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Don’t currently have a firearm permit?

Our Maryland Handgun Qualification License course teaches you all the necessary skills and law needed to obtain that permit.

Please call for more information

Family Firearms Safety Course

Conducted by a Multi-discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

Course Duration: 4 hours

Course Cost: $99 (Fee includes a Family of 3 or less, each additional person is $25)

Course Prerequisites: NONE

Course Subject Matter: Non-shooting course and teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and to explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home. All equipment will be provided by ATFT.

More Details: Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, course completion certificate.

A great opportunity to spend some quality family time learning safety and bonding over an exciting sport. Participants will get to try our Firearms Simulator which includes everything from police scenarios to shooting balloon animals and zombies for the kids!!

We will take great care to make sure all material is age appropriate and of interest for everyone involved!!

This is open to any age but people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Weapon Retention/Retrieval I

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor.

You, the firearms owner, are responsible for your weapon in every situation. This class is designed to teach you how to effectively control situations where someone is trying to or has taken your weapon away from you.

This is an essential class for CCW license holders out in the environment and also very valuable if confronted in your home. You don’t need to be a great athlete to gain the essentials needed when you are in a fight for your own weapon. The instructors have conducted this course both locally and nationally.

Duration: 3 Hours

Course Cost: $50.00

Course Goal: To provide shooters an introduction to the knowledge, skills and attitude needed to obtain the Utah non-resident CFP (Certified Firearms Permit).

Course Prerequisites: NONE

Course Subject Matter: Basics of weapon retention and retrieval

Gear to bring to course: Loose clothing and tennis shoes.

Course Completion:

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Please call for more information

Weapon Retention/Retrieval II

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

Whenever a firearm is introduced into a conflict there is the potential to find one self in a life or death struggle for your weapon. It is your responsibility to maintain constant situational awareness so that you may deploy sound tactics. When discussing weapons, we should not limit our perspective to handguns and firearms. A suspect who takes away an officer’s radio or impact weapon clearly poses a potentially lethal threat.

Fortunately, the concepts and principles are the same for impact weapon retention, shoulder weapon retention etc. that we have in our control.

Duration: 6 Hours

Course Cost: $100.00

Course Goal: The fundamentals of weapon retention and retrieval

Course Prerequisites: NONE

Course Subject Matter:

Protect

Protect your firearm

Evasive footwork/body movement

Striking techniques using personal body weapons

Counter grab and control of the aggressor’s gripping hand

Deploying other force options, including firearms

Orient

Orientate in relationship to the aggressor

Footwork to establish your balance

Body movement – sprawl or guard position

Initiate

Initiate control or disengage

Footwork/Body movement

Takedown techniques

Striking techniques

Control hold

Neutralize

Neutralizing the aggressor

Verbal commands

Striking

Joint manipulation

Impact weapon techniques

Lethal force option

Handcuffing

Firearms

Threat Assessment

Reassess the aggressor

Environment

Other potential aggressors

Gear to bring to course: Loose clothing and tennis shoes.

Course Completion:

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Please call for more information

National Rifle Association Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

Since 1871 the main objective of the National Rifle Association has been to provide education and training in the safe a proper use of firearms. Knowing how to shoot is one thing but, you’ll need to know how to teach others to shoot.

NRA Instructor Training Courses help develop the additional knowledge, skills and techniques needed to organize and teach courses in the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program. Instructor training courses are conducted by NRA Training Counselors. Training Counselors are experienced instructors certified by the NRA to train experienced shooters to teach others to shot.

NRA Instructor Training courses are posted here.

Duration: 16 Hours

Course Cost: $299.00 ($399.00 if you haven’t taken the NRA Basic Pistol class)

Course Goal: Instructor ratings are available to conduct the following NRA Courses 1. Basic Pistol Shooting 2. Personal protection in the home 3. Personal protection outside the home 4. Basic Rifle & Shotgun Shooting 5. Basic Muzzle Loading: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun 6. Home Firearm Safety, Metallic cartridge reloading 7. Shotgun shell reloading 8. Range Safety Officer.

Course Prerequisites: Once signed up for the Instructor Class you must go to the NRA website and take the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Phase 1 – this is provided on the site.

To Qualify as an NRA Instructor, You Must:

Demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills.

Be intimately familiar with each action type in the discipline they wish to be certified.

Be able to demonstrate solid and safe firearms handling skills.

Complete pre-course questionnaires and qualification exercises.

Complete an NRA Training Course in the discipline you wish to teach.

Minimum passing grade is 90%

NRA Instructors are expected to:

Conduct NRA Basic Courses in accordance with policies outlined by the NRA.

Upload the quality and integrity of safety and training standards of the NRA.

Promote firearm safety and the shooting sports

Report training data to the NRA.

You’ll need to take the Basic Pistol Course on Friday if you have not yet taken the basic course. Instructor live fire qualification is in the morning of the first class. Basic Instructor Training and NRA Basic Pistol Instructor training will begin on Saturday and conclude Sunday afternoon.

Gear to bring to course:

Course Completion:

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

National Rifle Association Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

Since 1871 the main objective of the National Rifle Association has been to provide education and training in the safe a proper use of firearms. Knowing how to shoot is one thing but, you’ll need to know how to teach others to shoot.

NRA Instructor Training Courses help develop the additional knowledge, skills and techniques needed to organize and teach courses in the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program. Instructor training courses are conducted by NRA Training Counselors. Training Counselors are experienced instructors certified by the NRA to train experienced shooters to teach others to shot.

NRA Instructor Training courses are posted here.

Duration: 16 Hours

Course Cost: $299.00

Course Goal: Instructor ratings are available to conduct the following NRA Courses 1. Basic Pistol Shooting 2. Personal protection in the home 3. Personal protection outside the home 4. Basic Rifle & Shotgun Shooting 5. Basic Muzzle Loading: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun 6. Home Firearm Safety, Metallic cartridge reloading 7. Shotgun shell reloading 8. Range Safety Officer.

Course Prerequisites: Once signed up for the Instructor Class you must go to the NRA website and take the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Phase 1 – this is provided on the site.

To Qualify as an NRA Instructor, You Must:

Demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills.

Be intimately familiar with each action type in the discipline they wish to be certified.

Be able to demonstrate solid and safe firearms handling skills.

Complete pre-course questionnaires and qualification exercises.

Complete an NRA Training Course in the discipline you wish to teach.

Minimum passing grade is 90%

NRA Instructors are expected to:

Conduct NRA Basic Courses in accordance with policies outlined by the NRA

Upload the quality and integrity of safety and training standards of the NRA

Promote firearm safety and the shooting sports

Report training data to the NRA

You’ll need to take the Basic Pistol Course on Friday if you have not yet taken the basic course. Instructor live fire qualification is in the morning of the first class. Basic Instructor Training and

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor training will begin on Saturday and conclude Sunday afternoon.

Gear to bring to course:

Course Completion:

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

National Rifle Association Personal Protection in Home and Outside Home

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor.

With this course, participants gain the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed handgun for self-defense inside and outside the home. You will review safe firearms handling and mindset. You will learn presentation from concealment and multiple shooting positions. This course contains the essential skills and techniques needed to prevail in a life-threatening situation. 

Duration: 16 Hours – (2) 8 Hour Days

Course Cost: $300.00 *includes range fees and targets

Course Goal: You will gain the basic knowledge, skills and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of yourself and family inside your home. You will also gain the knowledge and skills that must be mastered in order to carry, store and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside your home. You will also receive and learn information on the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense.

Course Prerequisites:

You must possess at least one of the following:

Basic Pistol Course Certificate

NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Certificate

A Pistol qualification card

A DD 214 Military Card w/pistol qualification

Concealed Carry Permit

Participants in the Personal Protection course should be experienced shooters and able to show a mastery of the basic skills of safe firearm handling. If necessary, this course will put participants through an evaluation exercise, where potential students are asked to demonstrate safe gun handling, shoot a series of five shot groups, discuss the steps necessary to “zero” a pistol and demonstrate how to properly clean a handgun.

Course Subject Matter:

Meets requirements for above CCW certification

Introduction to Defensive Shooting

Basic Defensive Handgun Skills

Firearms and the Law: Possession, Ownership and the use of Deadly Force

Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a violent confrontation

Selecting a Handgun for Personal Defense

Sport Shooting activities and training opportunities

Course review and examination

Level I and Level II Outside the Home Situations *level II students are given additional range training that teaches advanced presentation from concealment

Multiple shooting positions

Principles that are specific to defensive situations

Skills and techniques needed to prevail in life threatening situations

Gear to bring to course:

A modern firearm (.38 Revolver or 9mm handgun or larger caliber) *for those who do not yet have a permit or own a firearm, it will be provided by the Instructor- Please call the office if you do not have a handgun.

200 Rounds of factory ammunition

3 speed loaders or magazines

Belt mounted, dominant side concealment holster

Magazine / Speed loader pouches

Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide

Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning

Baseball style hat

Eye protection

Hearing protection

A Jacket or shirt capable of covering the weapon

Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

Knee pads (Optional)

Course Completion: Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection outside the Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the appropriate course completion certificate(s), NRA Basic Personal Protection outside the Home certificate and the NRA Advanced Personal Protection outside the Home certificate.

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Don’t currently have a firearm permit?

Our Maryland Handgun Qualification License course teaches you all the necessary skills and law needed to obtain that permit.

National Rifle Association Certified Shotgun Shooting Course

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

You will gain the basic knowledge, skills and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting at a moving target.

Duration: 10+ Hours

Course Cost: $150.00 *includes range fees, shells and targets

Course Goal: To provide participants with the techniques and knowledge necessary to operate shotguns while firing at moving targets.

Course Prerequisites: None

Course Subject Matter:

Range Rules

Safe handling, parts and operation

Shell malfunctions

Shooting fundamentals

Shooting at straight away and angled targets

Shooting at moving targets

Continued opportunities for skill development

Gear to bring to course:

A modern 12 or 20 Gauge shotgun (Pump or Semi-Automatic)

*Please let us know what gauge shotgun you will be bringing so that we may have the correct ammo for you. For those who do not yet have a permit or own a firearm, it will be provided by the Instructor.

A single or two-point sling system

A dump pouch or bag for live shells

A sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide

Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning

Baseball style hat

Eye protection

Hearing protection

A Jacket or shirt capable of covering the weapon

Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

Knee pads (Optional)

Course Completion: Upon successful completion of this orientation you will receive the NRA approved certificate.

Possible Locations:

ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range

Mobile Training Teams

3rd Party Host Sites

Don’t currently have a firearm permit?

Our Maryland Handgun Qualification License course teaches you all the necessary skills and law needed to obtain that permit.