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Carl Brunner

Instructor # 2863342 | Paradigm Firearms Training

Certified with the USCCA since 2/26/2023

Certification Renewal Date 2/26/2027

  • carl@shootparadigm.com
  • (410) 202-5591

westminster, MD, 21157

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
  • Range Safety Officer
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching
  • Non-Lethal Program - Certified Instructor

My Biography

Carl Brunner Jr. is a dedicated business owner, firearms instructor, security professional, private investigator, and community advocate from Maryland. He is passionate about public safety, protecting families, supporting veterans and first responders, and advocating for individuals with disabilities.

Current Classes Available

  • Sat, Oct. 31, 2026 10:00 AM

    Maryland Wear and Carry,

    with Carl Brunner
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    Paradigm Firearms Training
    Westminster, Hampstead, Gettysburg Pa, Manchester, Sykesville, Eldersburg, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Herford, Sparks Md, Hanover PA, PASADENA MD, MD

    $150

    Sat, Nov. 7, 2026 10:00 AM

    Maryland Wear and Carry,

    with Carl Brunner
    Rating star small5.0

    Paradigm Firearms Training
    Westminster, Hampstead, Gettysburg Pa, Manchester, Sykesville, Eldersburg, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Herford, Sparks Md, Hanover PA, PASADENA MD, MD

    $150

    Sat, Nov. 28, 2026 10:00 AM

    Maryland Wear and Carry,

    with Carl Brunner
    Rating star small5.0

    Paradigm Firearms Training
    Westminster, Hampstead, Gettysburg Pa, Manchester, Sykesville, Eldersburg, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Herford, Sparks Md, Hanover PA, PASADENA MD, MD

    $150

    Sat, Dec. 19, 2026 10:00 AM

    Maryland Wear and Carry,

    with Carl Brunner
    Rating star small5.0

    Paradigm Firearms Training
    Westminster, Hampstead, Gettysburg Pa, Manchester, Sykesville, Eldersburg, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Herford, Sparks Md, Hanover PA, PASADENA MD, MD

    $150

  • Sat, Oct. 31, 2026 10:00 AM

    HQL

    with Carl Brunner
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    Paradigm Firearms Training
    westminster, MD

    $100

  • Wed, Nov. 18, 2026 6:00 PM

    Women's Wear and carry class

    with Carl Brunner
    Rating star small5.0

    Paradigm Firearms Training
    Westminster, MD

    $150

    Sat, Nov. 28, 2026 10:00 AM

    Women's Wear and carry class

    with Carl Brunner
    Rating star small5.0

    Paradigm Firearms Training
    Westminster, MD

    $150

  • Fri, Nov. 20, 2026 6:00 PM

    American Heart Association

    with Carl Brunner
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    Paradigm Firearms Training
    Westminster , MD

    $75

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This program will meet the requirements for Maryland. it's an 8-hour classroom session each day, along with range time.

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 the 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

Meets Maryland Requirements for HQL

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

Maryland Requirement for HQL to Purchase a Firearm and Training.

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

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

Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.

This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.

Course Description In this Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class instructed by the USCCA Instructor, which meets the requirements for a concealed carry permit in the great state of Maryland, 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 the 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

In this Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class instructed by USCCA Instructor, which meets the requirements for a concealed carry permit in the great state of Wisconsin, 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 the 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

Performing a Patient Assessment Traumatic Emergencies Medical and Environmental Emergencies

Ladies’ only course meets the requirements necessary for students to obtain their Maryland Concealed Carry License. This is an intermediate level course, that reviews license protocols, use of force laws, firearm safety, and marksmanship. The class concludes with a live-fire exercise where students will demonstrate safe shooting skills. Students are provided all necessary license application forms and certificates upon successful completion. The state of Maryland charges separate processing fees to obtain license.

Mass Shootings by the Numbers Would Reducing Magazine Capacity Work? Would Banning AR-15s or Other Firearms Work? Do Gun-Free Zones Help or Hurt? Does Victim Response Make a Difference? What Are Universal Background Checks, and Would They Stop Mass Shootings? What About Terrorist Watch Lists and the No-fly Lists?

Part One: Learn About Mass Shooting

Part Two: Countering the Threat

Meet State of Maryland requirements

Use of Force Training will show you how to handle Situation Awareness properly. please bring your own Glock 17 Holster.

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 Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey. This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident. Learn More About the Concealed Carry and Home Defense Curriculum.

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

You will receive your own personal taser with two cartridge, a training target with this class. If you only want the class it’s $150.00 per person

CPR Adults and Children AED BLS

Protecting Your Congregation,

Know the Signs Create an Emergency Operation Plan Special Consideration for House of Worship. Run, Hide or Fight. Triage and Treat the Wounded.

Meet state requirements for renewals eight hour class.

Multi State renewals

Meet state requirements for CCW

this course will teach how to clean your firearm learn the proper grip and clear your firearm.

Meet Arizona Requirements for CCW

This program will meet the requirements for Maryland. it's an 8-hour classroom session each day, along with range time.

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 the 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

WHAT REAL ESTATE AGENTS WILL LEARN THROUGH THE REAL ESTATE AGENT SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE MINI-CLASS.

How often should you clean your handgun?

Do you know how to take it apart, clean it & reassembly your handgun?

Learn about your handgun, proper cleaning techniques, and reassembly in this 2-hour class. No need to own a handgun, as we provide our rental guns for your use. Cleaning kits will be available for purchase.

Once you register for class, you'll get a PDF Ticket sent to your email. There will a unique code and link on that ticket that will allow you to pre-purchase cleaning kits and supplies at a discount. There are additional jags and cleaning supplies on our website. The code will work for all TCS cleaning products.

Meets Maryland requirements

Bring your own firearm and learn how to break it down, clean it and shoot it at the range

Developing a Personal & Home Protection Plan

This is an (GEL) base not a spray this will only get your attacker and not everyone else.

Drawing from the holster in Classroom

FREE EVENT

Mantis is a high-tech firearm training system that helps improve accuracy, recoil control, and shooting efficiency through real-time data analysis. It’s great for dry-fire and live-fire training and is beneficial for shooters of all levels.

Must pay for range time and target in class or you will NOT go to the range to qualify!!!!!

Range Fee $35.00 customer pay Target $2.50 customer pay You need Fringerprints and Passport photo $75.00 customer pay

Meet state Requirements

Meet Maryland requirements for concealed carry permit

YOU'VE GOT YOUR PERMIT AND TOOK THE 16 HOURS. NOW WHAT

Taser Strikelight 2 is the device that will learn about and be able to purchase for home defense and protection when walking your dog and etc.

You will be taught the difference between pepper balls, and Training balls, and rubber balls

This class will be updated laws. properly handling a firearm and drawing from holster. And shooting at the range to qualify

Meets Maryland requirements. Must be 10 people for the class to operate.

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    "It was well trained.This training was better than others I've been before and it was well needed for me "

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    "Carl is flexible, funny and informative "

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    "Carl is very knowledgeable about the laws in Maryland and especially about teaching a person how to handle and shoot a firearm I would highly recommend him to anyone that is interested in getting his carry permit I would rate him from one to ten a number 10 witch is the best thanks Carl for everything "

    Submitted on Sun, Oct. 4, 2026 by DENNIS R.

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