Unbelievably fantastic experience. The instructors and curriculum were top-tier, as were the…read morefacilities.

Great job! Boom Boom I guess you could say I'm a loyalist. They are efficient, and I learned so…read moremuch! I look forward to taking more glasses and getting better at this new hobby!

Highly recommend for any level. I felt safe, comfortable, and well-supported throughout the entire…read moreprocess. As a novice shooter, I had some initial apprehension and anxiety. The team at Pinpoint immediately put my worries to rest. Their staff were not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and approachable. They understood my concerns as a new shooter and took the time to address each one in a professional and reassuring manner. I also had a lot of fun and will definitely be going back for more lessons!

From the owner: Family-friendly, inclusive, and low stress pistol safety and training in DC, MD, VA, and WV. All…read morelevels welcome!

I came to train under Tees Trigger Tactics to be able to obtain my MD conceal and carry license…read more Tee was very professional and the class was fun and interactive. I left feeling confident in my ability to protect my family and myself. The process is smooth and payment reasonable. Would recommend her again and again.

From the owner: Eagle Eye Investigation and Security Services is an investigative and security services training…read moreagency

Cedric is a professional and has an engaging way of teaching. He made sure that I learned the…read morefundamentals, proper procedures, and, of course, safety. He was patient when I needed help and made sure I got it right. After my desk course training, I felt confident of my shooting at the range. I can't recommend him enough.

Barnes 1st Step is excellent. Having received a fair amount of firearms and marksmanship training…read morein the past, I can say Cedric Barnes ranks in the top for creating training that is both relevant and realistic to those interested in defensive carry. He also provides solid tips and coaching on fundamentals designed to improve overall proficiency. I highly recommend him.

G&D is a wonderful place to transfer your firearm in to the DC area. The Staff is kind and…read moreknowledgeable of all the firearms that comes throw their office. The transfer fee is $125.00 for one firearm and additional firearms are transaction are 75. Thank you G&D

Started off good but they haven't been answering the phone for a month now. I have 2 registration…read morecards and no way to get what I paid for.

Highly highly recommended. I took the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course with Howard…read more I could tell in the first few minutes of the class this guy knows his stuff and he's got a passion for teaching. He's not intimidating at all, nice guy actually. No question too basic. He just wants to share as much knowledge as possible and for you to enjoy firearms as he does. The class portion is at his house, and it's totally safe. He's got a nice classroom setup with a large screen TV for the powerpoint presentation and videos. After the class portion, we all drove to a nearby shooting range. What I liked: 1) Only two of us in the class (he doesn't take more than 4). 2) He had a bunch of real pistols in class. You get to handle them, load them, dry fire them, and even choose which one you'd like to try in the range. No live ammo in class. 3) The gun range part can get kinda scary. But he's right behind you when you shoot, encouraging you. 4) At the gun range, even after the official NRA course has ended, he had us doing a few more drills where he makes the paper target approach you and you gotta fire as many rounds as you comfortably can.

From the owner: We specialize in initial firearms familiarity and concealed weapon permit certification through…read moreadvanced personal defense, competition shooting and hand-loading, we are known for customizing small group and individual classes that are tailored to meet our clients objectives. We also offer NRA pistol courses which grant certificates required as "proof of proficiency" for Concealed Weapon Permit applications.

This training was very informative, detailed and hands on. Charles makes sure you fully understand…read morethe law as well as the operation of your basic handguns.

From the owner: We have trained thousands of people over the past 15 years and the thing that we specialize in is…read moremaking sure that each person training is personalized and optimizes what that person s able to do. Everyone doesnt learn the same so everyone cant always be trained the same. We are able to provide effective training for all skill levels, ages and purposes for both offices and civilians. Credentials: Credentials: Handgun/Shotgun/Rifle Instructor DC Firearms Instructor -Dcspo/Ccw MD Firearms Instructor -Mdhql/Ccw Utah Firearms Instructor -Ccp SC Sled Firearms Instructor - Security Safariland OC Instructor Safariland Baton Senior Instructor Safariland MDTS Senior Instructor Safariland Handcuff Instructor American Red Cross Instructor Active Shooter Instructor

Associated Security Training is hands down the best firearms training I have ever received. The…read moreinstructor kept the class fun and entertaining while making sure the students learned the fundamentals of such a serious topic as firearms training. This training taught me not just how to use a firearm safely, but also the knowledge I needed after I leave the class. I reccomend this instructor to all.

Excellent class from start to finish. As a new gun owner, I found it extremely informative. The…read moreinstructor was extremely kind, with tons of knowledge on the subjects at hand. I would recommend the training to everyone. Added bonus.....they have the best prices!

Communication was rather difficult and we could not seem to get a clear meeting of the minds as far…read moreas what we needed. We ended up going with another company to provide our training.

Good training overall review. I recommend it to others especially ladies. You can learn how to…read morecomfortable around others.

Safety 1st is the best training facility I have been to!!…read more The company I worked for used Safety 1st for officers training and the owner Mr. Thornton is the best I've trained under and I have been to many. He is very knowledgeable in all subjects he teaches. He even offers some free training at times. My company signed up for training on two subject matters and we just happened to be talk about another subject and Mr. Thornton wanted to see if we had been properly trained. Some of us just had not gained the knowledge as we should have on this particular subject. Mr. Thornton gave us the proper training for free. It just shows he cares about the quality of the subjects he educates officers on. In short my colleagues and myself appreciate and were captivated by how Mr. Thornton delivered his education on law enforcement subjects. He makes it fun yet makes you want the knowledge to become a well qualified professional in the law enforcement field. I will definitely spread the word on Safety 1st training. Kudos to Mr. Thornton and his team!!

I had my CCW initial training course from Mr. Thornton and this company back 2019. Since I used…read morethem before, I decide to use them again for my renewal training for my CCW. I called 301-346-2327 for over 2wks, this include texts and voicemails. They don't return any calls or respond to any texts. I actually called on one occasion and they answered but all i could hear was gun fire and they hung up the phone. Then i got a text saying kenneth thornton can i help you. So I sent another text. HE NEVER RESPONDED again. So i'm done with this company. Its so irritating to try to support local businesses in PG county. But the service you get is horrible. If they were to busy or not able to take any appts for training, at less have enough courtesy to respond to someone text or call. Don't waste your time. I went to Howard county and got training with no issues. And its cheaper. Only 125.00. And at small arms range they want 280.00. Very Disappointed,