Maryland's Finest Handgun and Safety Education Training

Your experience here is far different than other sites.  We are focused on helping you before more proficient and efficient with a handgun. Whether advanced on a beginner, our goal is to have you walk away better than when you came in. 

There is a reason over 20,000 students have chosen Fortress Training.

Maryland  Training Classes

At Fortress Training, it is more than Training - It's about you!

Get a Maryland Wear and carry Permit

Renew Your Permit

Get your HQL License to purchase a firearm

Private & Executive Training Division

After 20,000 clients we are shifting focus to work with members who are serious about training with a firearm.  We will be offering trainings and pricing not available to the public.  You will also receive content, tips and insight depending on your membership level.  

We will also offer public courses, to assist Marylander's in working through the Maryland licensing requirements.  

BREAKING: FEDERAL COURTS BLOCK THIS OVER REACH.... Learn More

I explain two major gun law changes the legislators in Maryland past in 2023 and how to contact your legislator. 

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Giving Back to Churches and Law Enforcement

Keeping Churches Safe and Law Enforcement that have experienced being "Defunded" trained.
Fortress Missions is a registered 501(c)3 charity.

Professional Firearms Training

The leader in Maryland HQL and Maryland Wear and Carry training. We offer both firearm and non-fire less than lethal training.  Our high impact training that goes beyond simple firearms training.  
Our core training is the Wear and Carry and HQL in the state of Maryland. 

• Maryland Wear and Carry Training
• Other Non-Resident carry Training
• Maryland HQL 
• Tactical and Advance Pistol Instruction
• Less than Lethal Certification