Defensive Carry Fundamentals (MD Wear & Carry)

This class is ideal for anyone looking to become a responsibly armed citizen and wants to build a strong foundation in defensive mindset, firearm safety, and practical carry skills.

What You’ll Learn
This course is for anyone looking to develop the skills and mindset needed to legally carry a firearm in public. It exceeds Maryland state training requirements for applying for the MD Wear and Carry Permit.

In this course, we will explore “The Mindset” and “The Skill Set” needed to prepare students to legally carry a firearm in public.

Day 1: Fundamentals of Concealed Carry – “The Mindset” (8 Hrs)
Topics include: Why you want to carry a firearm, knowing yourself, lifestyle changes when carrying a firearm, defining a personal protection plan, situational awareness and action, indications of conflict, managing conflict, Maryland law, legal use of force, violent encounters and their aftermath, and trauma care.

Day 2: Basics of Defensive Pistol – “The Skill Set” (8 Hrs)
Topics include: Universal safety principles, understanding different handgun types, their mechanisms and operation, ammunition caliber and components, defensive shooting vs. marksmanship, understanding the body’s natural reactions, skill development cycle, volume of fire, intuitive shooting, lateral movement, balance of speed and accuracy, critical incident reloads, multiple target engagement, one-hand and weak-hand shooting, and Wear & Carry qualification shooting.

Cancellation Policy:
Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the class date to receive a full refund. Classes canceled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded.

What We’ll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

Lessons:

• Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
• Self-Defense Firearms Basics
• Shooting Fundamentals
• Gear and Gadgets
• The Legal Use of Force
• Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
• Basic and Advanced Skills

Other Topics Covered:
Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, and Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters

Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.

This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident acting as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.