Welcome to Assured Shot
Confidence Begins Before You Ever Carry.
At Assured Shot Training & Safety, we believe that responsible firearm ownership begins long before you ever carry. It begins with education, discipline, and the confidence that comes from proper training.
Whether you're new to firearms or pursuing your concealed carry permit, you'll receive professional instruction in a welcoming environment where safety, responsibility, and respect are at the core of everything we teach.
Train with confidence. Carry with Assurance™
The Fearless Girl Statue at the NYSE
~ Unleash Your Inner Warrior
~ Unleash Your Inner Warrior
CONFIDENCE • KNOWLEDGE • RESPONSIBILITY • PREPARATION • SAFETY
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CONFIDENCE • KNOWLEDGE • RESPONSIBILITY • PREPARATION • SAFETY *
Choose the course that matches your goals and experience
Part I of the Maryland Wear and Carry Training Program
Begin Your Journey in Responsible Firearm Ownership
The Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Training Program is designed for Maryland residents seeking to purchase a handgun while building a strong foundation in safe and responsible firearm ownership.
This comprehensive training program satisfies the Maryland State Police training requirement for obtaining a Handgun Qualification License (HQL), which is required before purchasing a handgun in Maryland.
For students planning to obtain their Maryland Wear and Carry Permit, this Training Program also fulfills Part I of Maryland's required 16-hour Wear and Carry Training Program, allowing you to continue your education with confidence.
At Assured Shot, we believe that education is a lifelong responsibility—not a single class. Our goal is not simply to prepare you to meet a state requirement, but to build the knowledge, assurance, and responsibility that support safe, lawful, and confident firearm ownership.
Learning Objectives
During this four-hour Training Program, students will learn:
The fundamental rules of firearm safety
Handgun components, operation, and safe handling
Proper ammunition selection and terminology
Shooting fundamentals and marksmanship principles
Common firearm malfunctions and safe corrective procedures
Techniques to improve accuracy and consistency
Firearm maintenance, cleaning, and safe storage
Maryland and Federal firearm laws applicable to responsible firearm ownership
Live-Fire Training
This Training Program includes the live-fire component required by the Maryland State Police for the Handgun Qualification License.
Following successful completion of the classroom instruction, students will participate in an individually scheduled live-fire session. We will work with each student to arrange a convenient 30-minute appointment that provides focused instruction and personalized coaching.
Students continuing to the Maryland Wear and Carry Training Program will complete additional live-fire training as required to satisfy Maryland's 16-hour training requirement.
Program Information
This Training Program Includes
Maryland State Police HQL training requirement
Required classroom instruction
Required live-fire qualification
Personalized live-fire coaching
Please Note
Maryland electronic fingerprinting fees are not included in the Training Program tuition.
Ammunition is not included in the Training Program tuition.
Training Location
Rockville, Maryland
Program Investment
Training Program: $128
Range Fee: $25 (paid directly to the range)
Total Investment: $153
Required Equipment
Eye and ear protection are required during the live-fire session.
Students who do not have their own protective equipment may borrow equipment provided by Assured Shot or rent or purchase equipment directly from the range.
Who Should Attend?
This Training Program is ideal for:
Maryland residents purchasing their first handgun
First-time firearm owners
Individuals with little or no shooting experience
Students preparing for the Maryland Wear and Carry Training Program
Anyone seeking a strong foundation in safe and responsible firearm ownership
Program Outcome
Upon completion of this Training Program, students will have satisfied the Maryland State Police training requirement for obtaining a Handgun Qualification License while developing the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for safe firearm ownership.
More importantly, students will leave with something that extends beyond meeting a legal requirement.
Greater knowledge.
Greater assurance.
Greater responsibility.
Continue Your Training
Students planning to obtain a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit may continue their education by enrolling in Part II — Maryland Wear and Carry Training Program, which fulfills the remaining requirements of Maryland's 16-hour training standard.
Ready to Begin?
Take the first step toward responsible firearm ownership through professional instruction grounded in education, integrity, and safety.
Begin Your Training
Part II of Maryland's Required 16-Hour Training
Includes Utah-Certified Firearms Familiarity Training
Program Overview
The Maryland Wear & Carry Training Program is designed for responsible firearm owners who are ready to advance their knowledge, skills, and understanding of concealed carry. This program combines classroom instruction, legal education, practical application, and live-fire qualification to prepare students for the responsibilities of lawful concealed carry.
Building upon the foundation established in the Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Training Program, this advanced training program prepares students to safely, responsibly, and legally carry a handgun for personal protection while emphasizing sound judgment, situational awareness, and responsible decision-making.
At Assured Shot Training & Safety, we believe that carrying a firearm is more than obtaining a permit—it's accepting the responsibility to protect yourself and others through knowledge, discipline, and continuous learning. Our mission is to develop knowledgeable and responsible armed citizens by building the assurance that comes through professional firearms education.
Program Prerequisite
This training program satisfies Part II of Maryland's required 16-hour Wear & Carry training requirement.
Completion of Part I is required before enrolling.
Students who successfully complete the Assured Shot Maryland HQL Training Program have already fulfilled Part I of the state training requirement, and those hours will be applied toward this program.
Learning Objectives
Students will receive comprehensive instruction in:
Criminal behavior recognition and pre-attack indicators
Situational awareness and defensive strategies
Developing a responsible defensive mindset
Less-than-lethal force options
Psychological responses following the use of deadly force
Holster selection and safe concealed carry practices
Drawing safely from concealment
Maryland, Utah, and applicable federal firearms laws
Maryland State Police required live-fire qualification
Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit Training
As part of this training program, students will complete the Utah-certified firearms familiarity training required to apply for a Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit.
To simplify the application process, Assured Shot also provides Utah fingerprinting services during class, allowing students to complete one of Utah's required application components before they leave.
As part of their training experience, students will receive:
Utah-certified training documentation
Completed Utah fingerprint cards
Guidance through the Utah application process
Please Note: Utah requires most applicants who reside in a reciprocal state to first obtain a valid concealed carry permit from their home state before applying for a Utah Non-Resident Permit. Maryland residents must first receive their Maryland Wear & Carry Permit, and Virginia residents must first receive their Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit before submitting their Utah application.
Live-Fire Qualification
The Maryland State Police required live-fire qualification is conducted at our partner range following successful completion of the classroom instruction.
Range Location:
📍 Rockville, Maryland
Additional Information
Included in Your Tuition
✓ Professional classroom instruction
✓ Maryland Wear & Carry training
✓ Utah-certified firearms familiarity training
✓ Utah fingerprinting completed during class
✓ Utah fingerprint cards
✓ Utah-certified training documentation
✓ Maryland live-fire qualification
✓ Range fee ($25 paid directly by Assured Shot to the range)
Required Equipment for Live-Fire Qualification
Students must have:
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Protective equipment may be rented or purchased at the range if needed.
Not Included:
Ammunition
Maryland electronic fingerprinting
Maryland application fees
Utah application fees
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this training program, students will:
Receive an Assured Shot Certificate of Completion
Satisfy Maryland's required training to apply for a Maryland Wear & Carry Permit
Complete the Utah-certified firearms familiarity training required for a Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit
Receive the documentation and guidance needed to complete the Utah application process after obtaining their qualifying home-state permit
Develop the knowledge, judgment, practical skills, and confidence necessary to responsibly carry a concealed firearm.
Permit issuance is determined by the applicable issuing authority. Students are responsible for meeting all eligibility requirements and submitting the required applications, fingerprints, fees, and supporting documentation.
The Assured Shot Difference
At Assured Shot Training & Safety, we believe firearms training is about far more than meeting a legal requirement or earning a permit.
Our purpose is to develop knowledgeable, confident, and responsible armed citizens through professional firearms education that extends well beyond minimum state requirements.
Every Training Program is intentionally designed to build lasting knowledge, practical skills, and sound judgment that students can rely on for years to come.
A permit may grant you the legal authority to carry a firearm, but it is your education, judgment, and commitment to responsibility that prepare you to carry with confidence.
Our commitment is simple:
To help every student become safer, more capable, more confident, and more responsible than when they first walked through our doors.
Building Knowledge.
Inspiring Confidence.
Cultivating Responsibility.
Carry with Assurance!
Ready to Begin Your Training?
Whether you're taking the next step toward obtaining your Maryland Wear & Carry Permit or expanding your lawful carry opportunities through the Utah Non-Resident Permit, our instructors are committed to delivering professional firearms education, practical skills, and personalized guidance every step of the way.
Enroll today and discover The Assured Shot Difference.
Carry with Assurance!
Build a Strong Foundation in Safe and Responsible Firearm Ownership
Whether you're considering your first firearm purchase, seeking to develop essential firearm safety skills, or preparing for future concealed carry training, the Virginia Introduction to Firearms Training Program provides the knowledge and practical instruction needed to begin your journey with confidence.
Designed specifically for new shooters, this comprehensive program emphasizes safe firearm handling, responsible ownership, and the fundamental skills necessary to build a lifetime of continued learning.
At Assured Shot, we believe that education is a lifelong responsibility—not a single class. Our goal is not simply to teach you how to operate a firearm, but to build the knowledge, assurance, and responsibility that serve as the foundation of safe and lawful firearm ownership.
Learning Objectives
During this four-hour classroom training program, students will learn:
The fundamental rules of firearm safety
Handgun components, operation, and safe handling
Proper ammunition selection and terminology
Shooting fundamentals and marksmanship principles
Common firearm malfunctions and safe corrective procedures
Techniques to improve accuracy and consistency
Firearm maintenance, cleaning, and storage
Virginia and Federal firearm laws applicable to responsible ownership
Live-Fire Training
Following successful completion of the classroom instruction, students will participate in a live-fire training session at the range.
To provide personalized instruction, each student's live-fire session is scheduled individually. We will work together to arrange a convenient 30-minute appointment that accommodates your schedule while ensuring focused one-on-one coaching.
Program Information
Training Location: Silver Eagle Group, Ashburn, Virginia
Program Fee
Training Program: $128
Range Fee: $25 (paid directly to Silver Eagle Group)
Total Investment: $153
Ammunition is included in your Training Program tuition.
Required Equipment
Eye and ear protection are required during the live-fire session.
Students who do not have their own protective equipment may borrow equipment provided by Assured Shot or rent or purchase equipment directly from Silver Eagle Group.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
First-time firearm owners
Individuals with little or no shooting experience
Those seeking a solid foundation before pursuing concealed carry training
Anyone wishing to improve their understanding of firearm safety and responsible ownership
Program Outcome
Upon completion of this Training Program, students will possess the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to safely handle, operate, and maintain a handgun while continuing their firearms education with confidence and responsibility.
More importantly, students will leave with something that extends beyond technical skills:
Greater knowledge.
Greater assurance.
Greater responsibility.
Ready to Begin?
Take the first step toward responsible firearm ownership through professional instruction grounded in education, integrity, and safety.
Begin Your Training
Carry with Knowledge. Carry with Assurance. Carry with Responsibility.
Continue Your Journey in Responsible Armed Self-Defense
The decision to carry a concealed firearm is one of the greatest responsibilities a law-abiding citizen can choose to accept. Carrying a firearm requires far more than technical proficiency—it demands sound judgment, situational awareness, emotional discipline, and a thorough understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities that accompany the use of force.
The Virginia + Utah Concealed Carry Training Program is designed for individuals who already possess a foundational understanding of firearm safety and operation, such as graduates of our Virginia Introduction to Firearms Training Program or an equivalent firearms training course.
This comprehensive eight-hour Training Program prepares students to carry concealed with confidence, responsibility, and a mindset centered on avoiding conflict whenever possible.
At Assured Shot, we believe that education is a lifelong responsibility—not a single class. Our goal is not simply to help you obtain a permit, but to develop the knowledge, assurance, judgment, and responsibility necessary to carry a firearm with wisdom and integrity.
Learning Objectives
Throughout this comprehensive Training Program, students will develop a deeper understanding of:
Advanced firearm safety principles
Handgun operation and responsible handling
Criminal pre-attack indicators and behavioral cues
Situational awareness and defensive strategies
Conflict avoidance and de-escalation
Escalation and lawful use of force
Developing the proper defensive mindset
Less-than-lethal response options
Psychological and emotional considerations following the use of deadly force
Ammunition selection and performance
Common firearm malfunctions and corrective procedures
Firearm maintenance and inspection
Holster selection and safe concealed carry practices
Drawing safely from concealment
Techniques to improve accuracy and consistency
Virginia, Utah, and Federal laws governing concealed carry and the lawful use of force
Live-Fire Training
This Training Program includes a live-fire training session designed to reinforce safe firearm handling, marksmanship fundamentals, and responsible concealed carry techniques through practical application.
Students will receive individualized coaching to strengthen confidence, accuracy, and safe firearm manipulation under the guidance of a certified instructor.
Program Information
This Training Program Includes
Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) training requirement
Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit training requirement
Utah fingerprinting for permit application
Classroom instruction
Live-fire training
Personalized coaching
A Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit provides lawful concealed carry recognition in 30+ states (subject to each state's reciprocity laws). Students are encouraged to verify reciprocity before traveling.
Training Location
Silver Eagle Group, Ashburn, Virginia
Program Investment
Training Program: $193
Range Fee: $25 (paid directly to Silver Eagle Group)
Ammunition is not included in the Training Program tuition.
Required Equipment
Eye and ear protection are required during the live-fire training session.
Students may use their own protective equipment or rent or purchase equipment directly from Silver Eagle Group.
Who Should Attend?
This Training Program is ideal for:
Individuals seeking a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit
Individuals seeking a Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit
Responsible firearm owners ready to begin carrying concealed
Students who have completed an introductory firearms training program
Anyone committed to carrying a firearm safely, lawfully, and responsibly
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this Training Program, students will have fulfilled the training requirements for both the Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit and the Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit.
More importantly, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the responsibilities that accompany concealed carry.
They will leave better prepared to:
Recognize potential threats.
Exercise sound judgment under stress.
Avoid conflict whenever possible.
Carry with knowledge.
Carry with assurance.
Carry with responsibility.
Ready to Begin?
Take the next step in your personal protection journey through professional instruction grounded in education, integrity, and responsible decision-making.
Begin Your Training
Contact us
Your journey toward becoming Assured, Capable, and Empowered starts here. Reach out today with any questions about our training programs, course availability, or scheduling — and a member of the Assured Shot team will be in touch shortly.