My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting with Adam and Dion today for our CCW renewal. They…read moredemonstrated the highest level of professionalism, dedication, and attentiveness throughout the process. Their clear instruction and attention to detail made everything easy to understand, while their personable approach created a comfortable and positive experience. 10/10 recommend this business and will be using this business again!

The CCW class was professional and very informative. My wife was comfortable and felt at ease with…read morethe instructors as I did. The range time was personal and enjoyable. Even though we were being graded it felt like we were just shooting for fun! Awesome program! I can't wait to try more of their classes!

I love this place, me and my husband just split so I am trying to find the number for the person…read moreto contact as my husband did all the set up calls with him. I want to still go out there for myself because this is an experience you never want to miss out on. Better than all other ranges to me.

Well organized and competent instruction. I would definitely recommend Black Alpha Tacticalread more

Excellent course- covered the laws of what you can and can't do as well as weapon safety. Look…read moreforward to doing another class.

This was a great class, great overall experience. Very thorough, clear cut and to the point…read more Instructor gives great feedback and great at working with beginners

This was very good learned a lot his a very good instructor and make sure you understand before he…read moremoves on. His clothing line is the best made of good quality material and perfect for when you are doing your concealed carry. Thanks again Terry

Terry is absolutely amazing to train with. I felt way more confident in handling and firing my…read moreweapon. Terry made sure of that! If you are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced trainer, I recommend contacting Terry to get started! You will not be disappointed!

Want to start out by saying "Thank you PTP". I currently own my own firearms that I purchased prior…read moreto the Maryland legislation act for "Regulated Firearms". I did this as I was informed incorrectly mind you, that IF you purchased your "regulated" firearm you would be grandfathered in. Meaning I would not need to take any additional courses. I thought, great. Well I have since come to find out that you do indeed need to have additional hand gun courses if you want to purchase a hand gun. All this law does is make the general law abiding Maryland resident put out more money to the state. This law will and has not stopped any criminal from doing what they want. With all that being said, let me tell you my opinion on the HQL (Hand gun Qualification License) Class I took on Saturday in Callaway, Maryland with PTP and Ryan Gass and all his fellow PTP staff.. The day starting out wonderfully, it was a normal July day, nice and humid. I got there around 7:45 for the 8am class, got in line, signed in and had a seat. Ryan came in and said we would be holding off for just a few minutes to let some last minute people to either finish signing in or to show up. Which is nice that he was willing to hold off for a few minutes, you never know what traffic can be like. About 8:10 we started, I figured (like most) here we go, time to just keep my eyes open and not fall asleep, boy was I wrong, Ryan was great, he was polite, funny and most important engaged and very informative. Yes, I already knew a lot just from being around guns, but I have to admit, I did learn a lot too. Every question was answered directly and towards the group and all the questions that where asked, he was able to answer without hesitation. The class was less than 8 hours long including a couple of breaks and lunch (provided I might add). During the class one of the things you need is to have finger printing done, this is required to obtain your HQL in Maryland and PTP had a person on site to do it, HQL also required at a minimum a single shot from a fire arm. I was thinking to myself, there are a lot of buildings around here and I know darn well, PTP knows they can't do that here, so I figured we would all have to finish the class and meet some place to do the shot, NOPE, they have a system set up to where the shot can be done on sight and well in all the laws. Very cool. I would tell anyone that wants to get their HQL to contact PTP and get your training through them for a few of reasons. 1. Very knowledgeable 2. They come to your area, vs. having to drive all over who knows where 3. Friendly staff 4. Small classes 5. Lots of guns to tryout (if you sign up) 6. Prices are not going to break your bank.

I completed the Multi-State License course in September 2024, but I've continued to experience…read moredelays in receiving my Florida, Utah, and Arizona licenses. I recently contacted the Florida Department of Agriculture to check on the status of my application, but they were unable to locate my record. Given that I paid $1,500 for the One Stop Shop - Premium package, I'm very concerned that I have not received the services promised. I would like to request a refund or discuss alternative options to resolve this matter but no responses.

Really friendly and knowledgeable. They're pretty process-heavy, but it's a fun range, so they have…read moreto be. I came in here and bought my first gun. The Manager patiently walked me through 7-8 guns and talked me through the benefits and drawbacks of each one of them. Left with a nice starter gun and a round at the range! Can't complain. Not 5* for me because things moved a little slow there. Vibes were good but not 5* optimal.

Customer service is rated at a 2 star. No Green top representative is never at the counter.read more

Very good instructor. He conducts his classes in a relaxed atmosphere. I would consider him to be a…read more" People person.

My wife and I took this course together, and it was an awesome experience. Mark brought great…read moreenergy, made the class fun, and kept everyone engaged the entire time. He's very knowledgeable but explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, no matter your experience level. You can tell he cares about people actually learning--not just getting through the class. We both walked away feeling confident and well-informed. Highly recommend

I highly recommend Mark and Capital Defense. Great guy and great instructor. I've taken multiple…read moreclasses and plan on more

I am not an expert on guns, nor gun clubs, but my brother-in-law is a member here. When I come…read moredown to visit, this is one of the places we like to go together for a few hours of brotherly bonding. He has two Sig 9 mil handguns, and I get the opportunity to learn how to use them and shoot on an indoor range. Lafayette is off the beaten path, which is a no brainer given the noise generated by the weapons on the outdoor ranges. It gets loud. Inside, the range is well set up, and everyone associated with the club management is first class friendly and knowledgeable. They are also incredibly patient with a novice who keeps shooting up their clothespins and PVC target frames. Too bad I wasn't aiming at them. My exposure to these guns and people has really opened my eyes to the engineering and design that goes into making a shooting iron these days, and more importantly the culture surrounding it. I am very impressed with the combination of warmth and seriousness that the people I meet display. Men, women and kids at all skill levels interact in a friendly, respectful manner. The teaching of gun safety is ever present, and the willingness to accept guidance a clear indication that everyone understands that while shooting is a fun sport, it also requires high skill levels and an appreciation of the potential for destruction. Having checked it out a few times, I now bring my young teenage son with us to join in both the bonding and the shooting. He is a Star Boy Scout and already has taken safety courses and earned the merit badges associated with rifles and shooting. I was amazed that he knew what to do and can shoot with a steady hand. I just bought him a set of "Ears," and we have discussed our mutual interest in taking this further. Lafayette Gun Club is an excellent place to go (if you can get in) to learn and practice this sport, and see what goes into gunsport today. Why only 4 Stars? A snack bar and more comfortable waiting areas in and outside would do the trick.

Hurrah for guns! I mean, hurrah for Lafayette Gun Club! Located off of Route 17 on Dare Road it is…read morea little hidden away but worth the search. Down the winding path you go through the woods to the gates of one of the best target ranges on this side of the water. Lucky for me I know a range master who takes me shooting when I feel like it. Membership is pretty affordable (last I checked) and there are a lot of events and goings-on through the club. http://www.4lgc.org/ Everyone who frequents the club are very helpful and professional. Most of the people who go take shooting and gun safety seriously, so you don't have to worry about someone green to handguns flailing in the booth beside you. They have multiple ranges. Outdoor features a 50m safety range, 100m safety range, Trap range, Five-stand range and an Archery target area. Indoors they have "50 foot indoor range has 10 firing positions, motor-driven target carriers, complete projectile and residue containment, variable lighting, radiant strip heating and state-of-the-art Detroit Armor backstop. Firing positions are separated by lane dividers at the firing line and sound absorbing materials are liberally used to minimize noise to the shooters, the clubhouse proper, and surrounding areas. This excellent facility is open for members' use 24 hours per day, 7 days per week." I have been there quite a few times now and it normally isn't very crowded. You don't have to wait for a booth in the range. As long as you mind your P's and Q's you will have a great time!