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!

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.

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

Great place! Expert Instructors, knowledgeable and patient. I learned a lot here and try to go…read moreoften to practice. Referred family and friends and everyone loves this place and the Instructors.

A fine orator once boldly proclaimed, "And I keep a baby glock, I ain't fightin' with no random…read more Period!" Ok, ok. It's just a City Girl lyric. And no, I don't plan to walk around with a gun in my purse (Maryland state gun laws prohibit that anyway), but I have been wanting to learn how to properly use a gun and to get my handgun license. I had only been to the gun range once and I remember not being fully prepared to handle the recoil. I found Prolific Operations through Instagram and realized it is a Black-owned business, led by two men with more than a decade each of firearms experience. I emailed a few questions that I had about what the class covers and COVID-related safety protocols and received really prompt (and reassuring!) responses. Registration was very simple and the class started promptly the day of. There were several bottles of hand sanitizer, everyone stayed spaced out, and the instructional guns were disinfected between students. The class was super informative and safety rules were constantly reinforced. We all drove to a gun range about 15 minutes away where we were able to use the knowledge we obtained in the classroom. Even as a petite woman with long acrylic nails, I was confident in holding and firing the gun because of how well we were taught to hold the gun. I highly recommend Prolific Operations if you want to obtain your HQL and familiarize yourself with how to properly operate a firearm. They are professional, great instructors, and still manage to be safe during this pandemic. Besides, the world is crazy and it's important to be able to protect yourself and know what you're doing!

Great class! Very proffessional and detailed training. The instructors all knew key details the…read morestudents had about hand guns (laws, use and transporation of weapons). The time at the gun range was very helpful and gave me experience with guns.

Just completed Defense Pistol 2 class with instructor David Karaolis. David is an excellent…read moreinstructor demonstrating knowledge, patience and, most importantly, stressing safety on the range. I'm looking forward to continuing my training journey with Guntry to improve my firearm skills and confidence.

This place is basically an adult playground in the best way. They have everything here, including…read moresurprisingly great food. My wife brought me to GUNTRY for my birthday, and it was an awesome experience from start to finish. We kicked things off with a simulation session, which was so cool. I am already planning to do it again. The shock pack that zaps you when you get hit is wild. It is a little crazy, but honestly really fun to try. We spent an hour at the range afterward. It is definitely loud and a bit tight, but it gets the job done. The staff was friendly, patient, and very helpful the whole time. The retail shop is huge too, with tons of firearms and accessories to browse. We ended the night at their cigar and whisky event, and that was a great time. The whisky was strong and plentiful, and dinner was delicious. It was all catered in house by the cafe. Pricing is pretty reasonable overall. Their lesson rates seem lower than a lot of other places I have seen, although I have not had a chance to take one yet. My only complaint is that I wish it were closer. I live in DC, so it is definitely a trek, but it was worth the drive.

Overall really good and educational experience. They are all about safety and making sure no one…read morefeels rushed which I really appreciated. They are also very responsive and helpful with any questions I had after the class. I've signed up to take more trainings with them and get my concealed carry permits.

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!

I recently conducted a FFL sale with Protect & Defend. Top rate company. My experience was…read morefantastic. I will definitely return and highly recommend.

I had a great experience with FFL. I will definitely use them again in the near future.read more

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.