What Is In Our CCW Course?
Tier 1 Academy’s mission is simple: self-defense is a human right, and we are here to provide American citizens with the knowledge and training to legally and effectively protect themselves. As a community, we live in a world with crime rates that rise daily and a justice system that has become soft on crime. This, in turn, makes them soft on our protection as well. The responsibility of protecting ourselves, our loved ones, and our
homes has fallen on us. We will ensure that citizens are prepared for real world dangers.
Our instructors are NRA and USCCA certified handgun instructors. Our instructors have years of experience with firearms, and extensive knowledge of Maryland laws pertaining to firearms and Concealed Carry
We make getting your CCW easy by providing all the necessary documentation and equipment. We provide application assistance, ammunition, eye & ear protection, and a firearm for the range qualification included in the course cost! Lastly, we do provide in-house fingerprinting.
Our mission is to provide students with knowledge and skills to safely handle firearms for self-defense, and to protect their loved ones. We understand many students have busy schedules, but wish to obtain the necessary knowledge. Luckily we do offer flexible hours and days to meet the training requirements and needs of our students. For more information on how we can fit courses into your schedule, please contact us. Ask about our mobile HQL services.
The HQL allows an individual to purchase a handgun in Maryland. Our HQL Course teaches the fundamentals of firearm ownership and home defense.
$125
We certify for Maryland, D.C, Utah, Florida, and Virginia CCW's! You can choose to get an individual CCW or bundle them all to carry in 39 states and D.C!
Our Basic Pistol Course teaches students the fundamentals of firearm ownership, handling, safety, and shooting
$150
Our Advanced Pistol Course teaches students the fundamentals of real world firearm self-defense techniques and tactics.
$150
Want to improve your shooting or having a hard time with some of the fundamentals of shooting, look no further! Call or email us to schedule private lessons. Sessions are usually 2 hours long.
$35/hr
We provide the required training to obtain or renew the Security Clearance Card aka Guard Card.
This course is designed for security guards and individuals interested in non-lethal self-defense options.
$125
Saturday, December 21st, 9am to 5:30PM (6:30PM for D.C CCW)
Sunday, December 22nd, 9am to 5:30PM
Saturday, January 11th, 9am to 5:30PM (6:30PM for D.C CCW)
Sunday, January 12th, 9am to 5:30PM
Saturday, January 25th, 9am to 5:30PM (6:30PM for D.C CCW)
Sunday, January 26th, 9am to 5:30PM
Saturday, February 8th, 9am to 5:30PM (6:30PM for D.C CCW)
Sunday, February 9th, 9am to 5:30PM
Saturday, February 22nd, 9am to 5:30PM (6:30PM for D.C CCW)
Sunday, February 23rd, 9am to 5:30PM
Saturday, January 11th, 9AM to 1PM
Sunday, January 12th, 4PM to 4:30PM
Saturday, January 25th, 9AM to 1PM
Sunday, January 26th, 4PM to 4:30PM
Saturday, February 8th, 9AM to 1PM
Sunday, February 9th, 4PM to 4:30PM
Saturday, February 22nd, 9AM to 1PM
Sunday, February 23rd, 4PM to 4:30PM
Call or Email us to schedule the private range training lessons
Call or Email us to schedule a day to attend this course
Call or Email us to schedule a day to attend this course
Call or Email us to schedule a day to attend this course
Call or Email us to schedule a day to attend this course
Call or Email us to schedule a day to attend this course
Please reach us at info@tier1academyMD.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We are located at 8641 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson MD 21286. Second Floor, Suite #3.
Our CCW course is conducted over the course of a weekend (Saturday and Sunday), starting at 9am and ending at 5pm (both days) with students attending portions of the day respective to the course they choose which are as follows...
Multi-State Option--16 Hours
Maryland CCW--16 Hours
D.C CCW--16 Hours
Arizona CCW--8 Hours
Florida CCW--8 Hours
Virginia CCW--8 hours
Utah CCW--4 hours
Maryland and/or D.C CCW Renewal--8 Hours
You can sign-up or register in advance to reserve your seat for your course of choice using the links above. You can also sign-up or register by contacting us via email or phone.
Tier 1 Academy is partnered with Afterpay. Take full advantage of Afterpay financing to sign-up in advance and reserve your seat! Simply click "Afterpay" at checkout to finance the course.
You do not have to get the HQL before you do the CCW course or get your Maryland CCW. Maryland State Police will give you the HQL for free when you get your Maryland CCW. In conclusion, it is more expensive to get your HQL first, then the Maryland CCW than first getting then the Maryland CCW, then applying for the HQL.
You will have to pay the respective State fees and fingerprints. State fees, fingerprints, and other necessary documents are separate fees! Be advised, you do not have to pay the state fees or do the fingerprints on the day of the course. State fees and fingerprints can be paid or done at a later date in time.
Each respective state’s fees and fingerprints are as follows…
Maryland
· $125: Application Fee
· $75: Application Fee (Renewals)
· $65: Fingerprints (only initial applications)
D.C
· $75: Conceal Carry Pistol License
· $35: Fingerprinting / FBI Background Check
Florida
· $55: Online Application Fee
· $42: Mail-In Application Fee
· $8: Fingerprints
Utah
· $63.25: Application Fee
· $30: Fingerprints and passport photo
Arizona
· $62.28: Application Fee
· $27: Fingerprints
Virginia
· $100: Virginia State Police Application Fee
· $8: Fingerprints
Pennsylvania
· $25: Online Application Fee
HQL
· $50: Maryland Police Application Fee
· $65: Fingerprints
You do not have to being your own firearm or ammunition. Tier 1 Academy provides a firearm and ammunition for the range qualification. However, we do strongly recommend you bring your own firearm for the range qualification if you possess one. Tier 1 Academy provides 9mm and .22 LR ammunition. If your firearm takes these munitions, then we will provide it, but if it doesn't, then you will need to bring your own ammunition for your firearm.
When two or more individuals whom know each other either attend the same CCW class together or sign-up in advance (even if they are attending different classes) will receive $50 off towards either CCW course of choice. The bring a friend discount does not apply for CCW Renewal courses or the HQL course. To get this discount, contact us for the discount code.
Fear not, Tier 1 Academy offers course and schedule flexibility to satisfy the curriculum for your CCW(s) of choice. Simply contact us with your concerns so we can work out a plan, including a weekday class, that will fit your schedule.
You must be at least 21 years old to attend our firearm classes. You must be 18 years old to attend our Security Guard Training and Certification courses
The CCW's our Multi-State option certifies you for are Maryland, D.C, Virginia, Florida, Utah, Arizona, and Pennsylvania to achieve maximum coverage of 39 states through various reciprocities.
Allowed to Carry
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and D.C
Not Allowed To Carry
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island
Reciprocity is simply where one state recognizes another states conceal carry license.
For example, here in the DMV, you can carry in Virginia with the Maryland Conceal Carry Permit, but you cannot carry in Maryland with the Virginia Conceal Carry Permit. While Virginia has reciprocity with Maryland, Maryland does not have reciprocity with Virginia (or any state for that matter).
Want to know which states recognizes each state, we recommend using USCCA's reciprocity map...
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/res.../ccw_reciprocity_map/
The Maryland CCW takes 60 days.
The Utah CCW takes 60 days.
The Virginia CCW takes 60 days.
The Arizona CCW takes 90 days.
The Pennsylvania CCW takes 1 week.
The Florida CCW varies but is usually 30 to 45 days.
The D.C CCW process can take 4-6 months.
Tier 1 Academy is partnered with a phenomenal lawyer who does expungements in the DMV area. If you need an expungement, contact us so we can refer you to our recommended expungement lawyer.
We use Continental Arms gun range which is conveniently located ten minutes away from our office.
If you have questions about our courses, feel free to send us an email, call, or text us
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