First Time Gun Owner Training Courses

What will you learn?

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Congratulations on being a first-time gun owner. Whether it is a pistol, rifle, or shotgun, you’ve come to the right place to receive all of your training. We have a large selection of handguns, rifles, and shotguns for you to learn on. We teach about EVERY aspect of YOUR gun. It is important you bring your gun to class if you have one. We want you to learn on YOUR GUN, not our guns.

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If you are a first-time pistol owner we will teach you about single and double-action revolvers, semi-automatic handguns, and all of the various components and parts of those action types, stance, grip, and all the shooting fundamentals. As it relates to rifles, there is SO MUCH to discuss. We have two class for this – our basic rifle class and our carbine class. The carbine class focuses solely on any semi-automatic AR or AK style rifle out there. If they build it, we’ve used it and can teach about it. For you first-time shotgun owners out there – we have two classes. The basic shotgun course that teaches you how to use a shotgun for sporting purposes. And, our tactical shotgun course that teaches you about how to use a shotgun for personal defense. These are EXCITING classes that all beginners should take.

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Our advanced pistol courses are our Handgun I, II, and III. These are very technical classes that involve a tremendous amount of moving and shooting. Our advanced rifle courses consist of our Long Range (1,000 yards) shooting and our Extreme Long Range takes shooters out to 1.5 miles.

First Time Gun Owner Classes

Wed 26
Self Defense Firearms Basics and Maryland Law | ICEFDT Main Office (RD)

Jul 26 @ 09:00am-05:00pm Instructor: Ron David

Understand the choices you have for defending yourself in your own home to include the use of shotguns, rifles, and… Continue reading Self Defense Firearms Basics and Maryland Law | ICEFDT Main Office (RD)

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Sat 10
Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (ST)

Jun 10 @ 09:00am-06:00pm Instructor: Shawn Tyler

You will be able to apply for your Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) at the end of this class. This… Continue reading Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (ST)

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Wed 07
NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (JJ)

Jun 07 @ 09:00am-07:00pm Instructor: JJ

You will be able to apply for your Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) at the end of this class. This… Continue reading NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (JJ)

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Fri 16
NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (EH)

Jun 16 @ 09:00am-06:00pm Instructor: Eric Hehl

You will be able to apply for your Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) at the end of this class. This… Continue reading NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (EH)

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Thu 22
NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (TP)

Jun 22 @ 09:00am-05:00pm Instructor: Tina Pearce

You will be able to apply for your Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) at the end of this class. This… Continue reading NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (TP)

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Sun 09
NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (JB)

Jul 09 @ 09:00am-05:00pm Instructor: Jeff Barnes

You will be able to apply for your Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) at the end of this class. This… Continue reading NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (JB)

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Sun 16
NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (YT)

Jul 16 @ 09:00am-05:00pm Instructor: Yien Tsai

You will be able to apply for your Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) at the end of this class. This… Continue reading NRA Basic Pistol | ICEFDT Main Office (YT)

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Sun 11
NRA Basic Rifle | ICEFDT Main Office (ST)

Jun 11 @ 09:00am-05:00pm Instructor: Shawn Tyler

This course is at least eight hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn… Continue reading NRA Basic Rifle | ICEFDT Main Office (ST)

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Sun 02
NRA Basic Rifle | ICEFDT Main Office (YT)

Jul 02 @ 10:00am-06:00pm Instructor: Yien Tsai

This course is at least eight hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn… Continue reading NRA Basic Rifle | ICEFDT Main Office (YT)

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Sat 08
NRA BASIC RIFLE STUDENT | MAIN OFFICE (EH)

Jul 08 @ 09:00am-06:00pm Instructor: Eric Hehl

This course is at least eight hours long and includes classroom and range-time instruction.  Students will learn NRA’s rules for… Continue reading NRA BASIC RIFLE STUDENT | MAIN OFFICE (EH)

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Fri 07
NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (EH)

Jul 07 @ 09:00am-07:00pm Instructor: Eric Hehl

This course is 10 hours and includes both classroom and range time instruction on how to shoot shotguns at moving… Continue reading NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (EH)

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Sat 08
NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (YT)

Jul 08 @ 09:00am-06:00pm Instructor: Yien Tsai

This course is 10 hours and includes both classroom and range time instruction on how to shoot shotguns at moving… Continue reading NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (YT)

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Thu 20
NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (Jim)

Jul 20 @ 09:00am-07:00pm Instructor: Jim

This course is 10 hours and includes both classroom and range time instruction on how to shoot shotguns at moving… Continue reading NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (Jim)

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Thu 20
NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (JD)

Jul 20 @ 09:00am-07:00pm Instructor: JD

This course is 10 hours and includes both classroom and range time instruction on how to shoot shotguns at moving… Continue reading NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (JD)

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Sun 24
NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (JB)

Sep 24 @ 08:00am-06:00pm Instructor: Jeff Barnes

This course is 10 hours and includes both classroom and range time instruction on how to shoot shotguns at moving… Continue reading NRA BASIC SHOTGUN | ICEFDT Main Office (JB)

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Mon 12
Handgun Qualification License (HQL) | Main Office (JJ)

Jun 12 @ 09:00am-01:00pm Instructor: JJ

This course is at least 4-hours long and meets the minimum training requirements to apply for your Maryland HQL.  We… Continue reading Handgun Qualification License (HQL) | Main Office (JJ)

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Tue 13
Handgun Qualification License (HQL) WOMEN ONLY | Main Office (LH)

Jun 13 @ 10:00am-02:00pm Instructor: Lysa Helene

***THIS IS A WOMEN ONLY COURSE*** This course is at least 4-hours long and meets the minimum training requirements to… Continue reading Handgun Qualification License (HQL) WOMEN ONLY | Main Office (LH)

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Sun 09
Handgun Qualification License (HQL) | Main Office (JB)

Jul 09 @ 09:00am-01:00pm Instructor: Jeff Barnes

This course is at least 4-hours long and meets the minimum training requirements to apply for your Maryland HQL.  We… Continue reading Handgun Qualification License (HQL) | Main Office (JB)

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Tue 06
Range Safety Officer (RSO) | ICEFDT Main Office (ST)

Jun 06 @ 09:00am-06:00pm Instructor: Shawn Tyler

This is a 9-hour RSO course.  You must be 21 years old to take this course.  NRA Range Safety Officer… Continue reading Range Safety Officer (RSO) | ICEFDT Main Office (ST)

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Fri 14
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) | ICEFDT MAIN OFFICE (EH)

Jul 14 @ 09:00am-07:00pm Instructor: Eric Hehl

This is a 9-hour RSO course. You must be 21 years of age to take this course. NRA Range Safety… Continue reading RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) | ICEFDT MAIN OFFICE (EH)

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Sun 05
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) | ICEFDT MAIN OFFICE (YT)

Nov 05 @ 09:00am-06:00pm Instructor: Yien Tsai

This is a 9-hour RSO course. You must be 21 years of age to take this course. NRA Range Safety… Continue reading RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) | ICEFDT MAIN OFFICE (YT)

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Testimonials

I had a great time learning more about home defense and handling different types of hand guns with Ron. He has a nice collection of hand guns to use which help to become more comfortable with different calibers, gun weight, metal vs. resin etc. His classroom teaching is very good. Shooting on his outside range was fantastic. Shooting out doors is really nice, I prefer it to indoor ranges. I’ll be taking more of his classes in the near future.

David Bartley,

Ron exceeded my expectations with and professionalism and expertise. His attention to safety and detail was impressive. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for firearm training

Paul Manly,

Doesn’t get better than Ron David when comes to understanding gun safety and responsibility. You will not feel intimidated no matter what level of experience you have with guns. Ron’s program is informative, educational, and practical.

Marc Bruno,

Ron and his team go above and beyond to make sure every student is comfortable, capable and well informed! The classroom work is kept engaging and fun, and the range qualification is very safe and methodical. I will recommend ICEFDT to anyone looking for firearms training.

Amy May,

Ron and his team go above and beyond to make sure every student is comfortable, capable and well informed! The classroom work is kept engaging and fun, and the range qualification is very safe and methodical. I will recommend ICEFDT to anyone looking for firearms training.

Donell Trusty,

I have attended Joint classes with the owner Ron instructing. He is obviously quite knowledgable. He is also extremely safety oriented while still maintaining a sense of humor and can switch hats on a dime. Having him on the range with you is always a plus and will put you at ease.

Devin Maxwell,

Contact Us


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240.394.9113

Affiliations

Advanced Tactical Training and Defense

Member of the US Practical Shooter Association

Member of the International Defensive Pistol Association

U.S. Concealed Carry Association

Maryland Shall Issue

Upper Hand Holsters

Dynamic Arms Training

Business Address

ICEFDT Main Office
1502 S. Main St, #201
Mount Airy, MD 21771