First Protect Training Academy, LLC

About First Protect Training Academy, LLC

Ulysses White, founder of First Protect Training Academy, is a veteran security and law enforcement leader with 20+ years of experience. A graduate of two police academies and former law enforcement commander, he created First Protect to deliver practical, standards-based training that prepares students for licensing and successful careers in security and law enforcement.

Certifications

• Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor
• Maryland HQL Instructor
• Maryland Wear & Carry Instructor
• Maryland Certified Security Instructor Certified (12 hour Initial & 8 hour In-service)
• Utah BCI (CCW)
• NRA CCW/Pistol Instructor
• Sabre OC Instructor
• ASP Expandable Baton Instructor
• DC CCW/SPO Firearms Instructor
• DC Concealed Carry Permit Instructor
• DC 40 Hour Firearms Course 
• Red Cross Adult/Child CPR/AED First Aid
• Utah Concealed Carry Instructor
• VA DCJS Instructor for 01E, 05E, 07E, 75E

Policies

Cancellation Policy

First Protect Training Academy — Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

This policy applies to all First Protect Training Academy courses, including security, unarmed/armed guard, firearms (classroom and live-fire), blended learning, and qualifications/requalifications. By enrolling, you acknowledge and agree to the terms below.

Refund Policy

All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date unless notice of cancellation is 7 days or more of the scheduled course. Payments are able to be transferred to another individual, however the cancellation policy will still apply and it's upon the purchaser to notify Archangel Training Academy in advance of the change.

First Protect Training Academy reserves the right to reschedule any course due to the minimum amount of scheduled participants not being met, all deposits will be held for a future course date to be determined by First Protect Training Academy.

Other Policy

Range Schedule Policy:

• Any cancellation or reschedule made less than 12 hours will result in a cancellation fee. The amount of the fee will be equal to 100 percent of the range fee $40. 
 
• If you are more than 15 minutes late for your range time, we may not be able to accommodate you. In this case, the same cancellation fee will apply. 

• Students who missplace their range certificate must pay $20 to receive a new range certificate. 

Waiver

RELEASE, WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, HOLD HARMLESS, AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AGREEMENT

 WHEREAS: in consideration of being permitted to attend a course for instruction in firearms, for use of premises, and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Undersigned agrees to the following:

The Undersigned agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend any and all instructors, Concealed Hand Gun permit instructors, the Range Officers, First Protect Training Academy, LLC, 8945 N. Westland Drive Suite 302, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 and all employees and agents of the Instructor, the Range Officers, First Protect Training Academy, LLC & First Protect Security, Inc, 8945 N. Westland Drive Suite 302, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 from any and all fault, liabilities, cost, expenses claims, demands, or lawsuits arising out of, related to or connected with: the Undersigned’s presence at and/ or participation in the course of instruction; the discharge of firearms by the Undersigned; the intentional or accidental use of firearms and/or ammunition by any person; the Undersigned’s presence on or use of the range buildings, land and premises used by the Instructor (“Premises”); the condition and/or design of the Premises, and any and all acts or omissions of the Undersigned.

Undersigned furthermore waives for himself/herself and of his/her executors, personal representatives, administrators, assignees, heirs and next of kin, any and all rights and claims for damages, losses, demands, and any other action or claims whatsoever, which he/she may have or which may arise against the Instructor, the Range Officers, First Protect Training Academy, LLC  & First Protect Security, Inc, 8945 N. Westland Drive Suite 302, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 and all employees and agents of the Instructor, the Range Officers, First Protect Training Academy, LLC, 8945 N. Westland Drive Suite 302, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (including but not limited to the death of the Undersigned and/or any and all injuries, damages or illnesses suffered by the Undersigned or the Undersigned’s property), which may, in any way whatsoever, arise out of, be related to or be connected with: the course of instruction; the Premises, including any latent defect in the Premises; the Undersigned’s presence on or use of said Premises; the Undersigned’s property (whether or not entrusted to the Instructor); and the intentional or accidental use of firearms and/or ammunition by any person.

Undersigned hereby expressly assumes the risk of taking part in the course for instruction in firearms and taking part in the activities on the Premises, which include, but are not limited to, instruction in the use of firearms, the discharge of firearms and the firing of live ammunition.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ THE INSTRUMENT AND UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS AND IS EXECUTING THIS INSTRUMENT VOLUNTARILY. UNDERSIGNED FURTHERMORE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ THE INSTRUMENT VOLUNTARILY. THE UNDERSIGNED FURTHERMORE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT HE/SHE HAS READ, UNDERSTOOD AND WILL AT ALL TIMES ABIDE BY ALL RANGE RULES AND PROCEDURES STATED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.

Undersigned expressly agrees the instrument is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that is any provision of this instrument is held invalid or otherwise unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be impaired thereby. No remedy on behalf of Undersigned is intended to be created herein.

UNDERSIGNED: Drivers license #____________________ Expiration Date:____________________

Signature___________________                              Printed Name_______________________________

(IF THE ABOVE SIGNATORY IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS, THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF SUCH PERSON SHOULD SIGN BELOW.)

I hereby warrant that I am the parent and/or legal guardian of the person who signed the foregoing agreement, that I have caused said person to execute said agreement, and that, knowing of your reliance hereon, I agree to cause said person to adhere to all of the provisions of said agreement. The Parent and/or Guardian acknowledges that they will be onsite, supervising the minor during any live fire exercises and will remain on premises until the instructor excuses the minor. 

Date:______________________  Signature______________________________  Printed Name________________________________________

Possession/Use of Firearms

I, ____________________________________________________ swear that I am legally allowed to possess and/or use firearms in the United States.  Furthermore, I have not been convicted, nor am I currently charged with a crime or offense that would prohibit me from legally owning or using a firearm.

Today’s Date: ____________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________

Gun safety rules

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. 

Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.

Range rules

No tracer ammo.

No armor piercing ammo or shotgun shells.

No ammo larger than 45 LC. (No 44 mag, 50, 454, 460, or 500 calibers)

No rapid fire

Contact Range Officers for equipment failures.

Eye and Ear protection must be worn in gun range at all times.

No V-Neck Shirts.

Guns must be unloaded and secured before leaving the gun range. Concealed handgun license holders must have gun holstered and concealed. License holders must show the instructor the license upon arrival.

Firing line commands from Range Officers must be obeyed at all times

“Cease fire” - Everybody stops shooting immediately and steps back from firing line.

“Fire” - Okay to begin firing in a safe manner.

General range rules

No food or beverages in gun range area.

No smoking anywhere in the building or gun range.

No loading of firearms or magazines outside of gun range.

No use of alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.

No horse play.

Emergency procedures If you or somebody gets injured immediately say in a loud tone “Cease fire”. If the injury is serious, the instructor will provide guidance on who will call the emergency number.

Contact the Range Officers.

I the undersigned understand and agree to all gun range rules and regulations stated above and will abide by them while on the premises of said gun range and will indemnify and hold harmless my Instructor, the Range Officers, First Protect Training Academy, LLC & First Protect Security, Inc, 8945 N. Westland Drive Suite 302, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 and all employees and agents of Instructor, for any violation by myself of the said rules and regulations.

UNDERSIGNED: Date:___________________ Email Address: _____________________________

Signature_________________________ Printed name_______________________

Phone #__________________________

Instructor’s Signature: ____________________________________________

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