Courses / Descriptions / Costs

This required 2-day (16-hour) course is designed for residents AND non-residents who have some handgun instruction and want to apply for a WCP in Maryland.

Course Objectives:

Develop a personal & home protection plan

Self-defense Firearms Basics

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

The Legal use of deadly force

Violent Encounters & their Aftermath
Suicide Prevention

Gear & Gadgets

Basic & Advanced Skills

Classroom & Firing Range

This required 4-hour course is designed for individuals wanting to purchase a handgun (in Maryland) but have little to no handgun instruction.

Course Objectives:

Understanding conflict avoidance & situational awareness

Home Security & Home Defense

Handgun, Shotgun, & AR-15 basics

Shooting Fundamentals

Physiology of violent encounters
Suicide Prevention

Guide on gear, gadgets, & on-going training

The Legal use of deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath)

Classroom & Firing Range

These 4-hour courses satisfy the training requirement to apply for a non-resident WCP in Florida & CFP in Utah.

Course Objectives:

Understanding conflict avoidance & situational awareness

Home Security & Home Defense

Handgun, Shotgun, & AR-15 basics

Shooting Fundamentals

Physiology of violent encounters
Suicide Prevention

Guide on gear, gadgets, & on-going training

The Legal use of deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath)

This 4-hour course satisfies the training requirement to renew a Maryland HQL (a must have to purchase a handgun in Maryland). (Maryland requires a re-do of the HQL training).

This 8-hour course satisfies the training requirement to apply for a renewal of a Maryland WCP. (this is typically day 1 of the WCP training).

This 4-hour course satisfies the training requirement to apply for a renewal of a non-resident WCP in Florida.

This 3-hour course is designed for active duty military & honorably discharged veterans who want to apply for a WCP in Maryland (resident & non-resident). While Maryland exempts you from the required training, we believe there is still a need for knowing Maryland laws and proper firearm handling & safety.

Course Objectives:

Maryland Legal Supplement

Basic & Advanced Skills

Hands-on Dry Fire & Live Fire

Classroom & Firing Range

• What to bring: notebook/pen, close-toed shoes (for firing range)
• What is provided: handouts, eye & ear protection, passport photo, range time, handgun for the range (can bring your own), ammo for shooting qualification (practice ammo not included), assistance completing state application.
• What you will receive: Certificate of Completion
• Not included: Fingerprints, State Application Fee

This 4-hour course will guide you through the steps you'll need to take to go from just sending rounds downrange to actually training in specific & tested methods of armed self-defense.

Course Objectives:

Proper stance, grip, & shooting techniques

Enhancing muscle memory

Which intuitive skills work best under stress

Classroom & Firing Range

2-hour Course Objectives:

Safety issues for realtors

Situational awareness

Personal safety practices

Apps & Tools

Non-lethal defense options

Gun safety & considerations

Marksmanship principles

Classroom only

** ask about our group rates **

This 4-hour course is designed to reach women who are brand new to firearms, ready to learn more about defensive shooting, and be prepared to carry confidently every day with tips & techniques.

Course Objectives:

Basic, Intermediate, & Defensive Pistol

Situational awareness

Common types of handguns & ammunition

Firearms handling & malfunctions

The use of deadly force

Classroom & Firing Range

1-on-1 private training. (please speak with our instructors prior to booking).

Group discounts are available. Please contact us for more information.

Referrals:  Refer someone to attend a class and you could receive a free certification or other incentive. Please contact us for more information. 

Course certificates DO NOT authorize an individual to purchase or wear & carry a handgun or guarantee the issuance of a license/permit. All persons MUST apply to the respective state(s), submit applicable documents, fees, fingerprints, photos, and pass the background investigation.

No "live" ammunition allowed in the classroom at any time unless pre-authorized by an instructor (including law enforcement).

Chalet Firearms Training reserves the right to refuse service to any person for any reason. If our instructors detect the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance, students will be denied entry and fees forfeited. We take our training seriously and the safety of our students and instructors is always the priority!

Training is required for every original application and renewal submitted after October 1, 2013, unless exempt. Some exemptions are below:

1. Active law enforcement officer (federal/state/local)
2. Retired law enforcement officer (federal/state/local)
3. Active, retired, or honorably discharged member of the Armed Forces

You still must submit applicable documents, fingerprints, & fees.

Maryland State Police Licensing Division click here

Maryland HQL click here

Maryland HQL login click here

Maryland Wear & Carry Permit click here

Maryland Fingerprinting click here

Maryland Firearms Collectors click here

Maryland Licensing Fees click here

Maryland Licensing Portal click here

Florida Concealed Weapon License click here

Arizona Concealed Weapons & Permits click here

Utah Concealed Firearm Permit click here (classes coming early 2023)

Reciprocity Map & Guns Laws click here

 Courses are non-refundable and must be fully paid before instruction begins.

If unable to attend a scheduled class, CFT must me notified at least 48hrs PRIOR to the start day/time. Re-scheduling is allowed at no additional charge.  Cancellations less than 48hrs prior will not be rescheduled or refunded.

 Chalet Firearms Training reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason. If our instructors detect the presence of alcohol or any controlled substance, students will be denied entry and fees forfeited. We take our training seriously and the safety of our students and instructors is always the priority!