Brian Carter
Instructor # 1264667 | Carter Firearms Training LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 6/15/2025
Certification Renewal Date 6/15/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Brian is an USCCA and NRA certified Firearms Instructor with over 35 years of shooting experience. He prioritizes long term student relationships and fundamentals based training that builds confidence, competence, and responsible skill development.
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In this Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the State of Maryland's Concealed Carry Permit and Handgun Qualification License requirements you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
This course is scheduled to last 16 hours in-classroom located at 200 E Joppa Rd, Suite 101Towson MD 21286
This course meets the State of Maryland requirements for Concealed Carry Permit Renewal.
Lessons:
• Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan • Self-Defense Firearms Basics • Shooting Fundamentals • Gear and Gadgets • The Legal Use of Force • Violent Encounters and the Aftermath • Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
This course meets the requirements for the State of Utah Non-resident Multi-State Concealed Carry Permit. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
This course meets training requirements required to obtain a State of Maryland Handgun Qualification License. You will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of handgun home safety. We cover firearms safety, state handgun laws, and includes a live-fire component where you must demonstrate the ability to safely fire a handgun.
Lessons:
• Home Firearm Safety • Handgun Mechanism and Operation • Firearm Operation and Handling • State Firearm Law
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature.
In this Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the State of Maryland's Concealed Carry Permit and Handgun Qualification License requirements you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
This course is scheduled to last 16 hours in-classroom located at 200 N. Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen MD
This course meets the State of Maryland requirements for Concealed Carry Permit Renewal.
Lessons:
• Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan • Self-Defense Firearms Basics • Shooting Fundamentals • Gear and Gadgets • The Legal Use of Force • Violent Encounters and the Aftermath • Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
This course meets the requirements for the State of Utah Non-resident Multi-State Concealed Carry Permit. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
This is the first part (8hrs) of a two-part (16hrs) Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the State of Maryland's Concealed Carry Permit requirements. The split format provides students with constrained schedules a convenient alternative to contiguous two-day training. In Day 1 training class you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Personal and Home Protection • Firearms basics • Maryland Law and Use of Force • Conflict Deescalation and Resolution • Suicide Prevention
This is the second part (8hrs) of a two-part (16hrs) Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the State of Maryland's Concealed Carry Permit requirements. The split format provides students with constrained schedules a convenient alternative to contiguous two-day training. In Day 2 training class you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Marksmanship Fundamentals • Physiology of violent encounters • Violent encounters and aftermath • Maryland HGP shooting qualification
This is the first part (8hrs) of a two-part (16hrs) Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the State of Maryland's Concealed Carry Permit requirements. The split format provides students with constrained schedules a convenient alternative to contiguous two-day training. In Day 1 training class you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
This is the second part (8hrs) of a two-part (16hrs) Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the State of Maryland's Concealed Carry Permit requirements. The split format provides students with constrained schedules a convenient alternative to contiguous two-day training. In Day 2 training class you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Maryland HGP shooting qualification • Maryland Law relating to HGP • Maryland specific Use of Force regulation • Conflict Deescalation and Resolution • Suicide Prevention
Designed specifically for Veterans and training-exempt Maryland Handgun Permit (HGP) applicants, this course delivers critical instruction on state gun and use-of-force laws. While military service fulfills the practical training requirement, all permit holders are legally responsible for understanding Maryland's specific legal framework.
Designed specifically for Veterans and training-exempt Maryland Handgun Permit (HGP) applicants, this course delivers critical instruction on state gun and use-of-force laws. While military service fulfills the practical training requirement, all permit holders are legally responsible for understanding Maryland's specific legal framework.
In this Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the State of Maryland's Concealed Carry Permit and Handgun Qualification License requirements you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
Couse does not include Handgun Qualification License (HQL).
This course is scheduled to last 16 hours in-classroom located at 200 E Joppa Rd, Suite 101Towson MD 21286
In this Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the State of Maryland's Concealed Carry Permit and Handgun Qualification License requirements you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
Couse does not include Handgun Qualification License (HQL).
This course is scheduled to last 16 hours in-classroom located at 200 E Joppa Rd, Suite 101Towson MD 21286
In this Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the States of Maryland and Utah Concealed Carry Permit and requirements you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
This course is scheduled to last 16 hours in-classroom located at 200 E Joppa Rd, Suite 101Towson MD 21286
In this Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class which meets the States of Maryland and Utah Concealed Carry Permit and requirements you will learn about or be refreshed on the basics of self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry. This includes:
• Understanding and using conflict avoidance to prevent escalation as well as the importance of de-escalation • Understanding and using situational awareness • Home Security and developing a home defense plan • Understanding use of force and proper escalation of force in a self-defense scenario • Basic shooting fundamentals and concepts • Physiology of violent encounters - how your body responds to high stress situations • How to handle the mental and legal aftermath of a self-defense situation
This course is scheduled to last 16 hours in-classroom located at 200 E Joppa Rd, Suite 101Towson MD 21286