David Crispell
Instructor # 2884371 | David Defense
Certified with the USCCA since 7/10/2022
Certification Renewal Date 7/10/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Countering the Mass Shooter
- Range Safety Officer
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This course is designed for who individuals want to purchase a handgun, but have little to no handgun instruction. Upon successful completion of the Basic Handgun course students are certified to apply for the State of Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL), which is required to purchase a firearm in the state of Maryland.
This course is designed for who individuals want to purchase a handgun, but have little to no handgun instruction. Upon successful completion of the Basic Handgun course students are certified to apply for the State of Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL), which is required to purchase a firearm in the state of Maryland.
David Defense offers private lessons tailored to your needs. This training is $75/hr for one student, and $100/hr for 2 students. Whether you are a new shooter, or one that has just not shot in awhile, who wants help with instructor led drills, David Defense can help you.
This course is designed for individuals who have some formal handgun instruction and want to apply for a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit. Upon successful completion of the Concealed Carry course, students are certified to apply for the State of Maryland Wear and Carry Permit. The Concealed Carry course objectives are:
- Develop a personal and home protection plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath
- Gear & Gadgets
- Basic & Advanced Skills
This course is designed for individuals who are renewing their Maryland Wear and Carry Permit. Upon successful completion of the Concealed Carry course, students are certified to renew their Maryland Wear and Carry Permit. The Concealed Carry course objectives are:
- Develop a personal and home protection plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath
- Gear & Gadgets
- Basic & Advanced Skills
• Introduction to firearm basics • Different types of firearm actions and typical uses for each type • Understanding ammunition • What combination of firearm and ammunition may be best for your situation
What you will learn: All states have different laws governing the legal use of force. This course specifically covers Maryland’s laws relating to gun ownership, where & how you can carry a firearm in Maryland, reasonable force, deadly force, the use-of-force continuum, defense of your home, use of force outside your home, and defense of property. The laws change. It is important to keep up with those changes. This 1 hour course, your instructor will cover the following lessons: • Reasonable Force • Deadly Force • Duty to Retreat • Castle Doctrine and Defense of Home • Defense of Property • The Use-Of-Force Continuum • How a Prosecutor Will Evaluate Your Case • Maryland Jury Instructions for Self-Defense Cases
This mini-course reviews the Maryland Firearm Laws relating to the what, where, when, and how of firearms in Maryland
This course is designed for who individuals want to purchase a handgun, but have little to no handgun instruction. Upon successful completion of the Basic Handgun course students are certified to apply for the State of Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL), which is required to purchase a firearm in the state of Maryland.
Become familiar with your firearm. Refresh your knowledge on basic firearm safety principles; grip; stance; trigger control; firearm controls manipulations; natural point of aim