Dave Ritchie

Instructor # 386442 | FreeState Firearms Training

Certified with the USCCA since 5/6/2018

Certification Renewal Date 10/6/2025

Has Certified Instructors

Frederick, MD, 21702

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Countering the Mass Shooter

My Biography

Founder and Lead Instructor for FreeState Firearms Training. Adjunct Instructor Innovative Defensive Solutions (2017-2018) Adjunct Instructor Spartan Tactical and Police Supply (2017-2018) Employed at Heritage Training and Shooting Center in Frederick, MD (Range Officer) 2016 - 2017. United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)member USCCA Certified Training Counselor USCCA Certified Instructor NRA Life Member NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer NRA Certified Pistol Instructor MD Qualified Handgun Instructor

If you don’t see a class or date that works for you, please contact Dave Ritchie at [email protected] or 240-422-2303, we are also willing to travel to provide training in your area.

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    "Class was very informative. Great class size and the instructor was very professional."

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    "Dave was great"

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