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FreeState Firearms Training

Dave Ritchie

BACKGROUND: Civilian, Instructor

6 Years Instructing

PH: 301 463 4070


Available Courses

Next Class Course Type Difficulty
Next class: Jun 17
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Advanced Defensive Carry
Concealed Carry based Scenario Training
Advanced, Scenario Based Training (Simunitions, Man Marking Cartridge) Advanced
Next class: Apr 22
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AR Familiarization
Basic, Rifle Basic
No Upcoming Classes
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Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals
Womens Only course led by P.R. Jackson,…
CCW, USCCA Courses, Women's Only Courses N/A
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Defensive Carry Fundamentals (Brunswick)
Maryland Wear & Carry
CCW, USCCA Courses N/A
Next class: May 20
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Defensive Carry Fundamentals (Mt. Airy)
MD Wear and Carry Permit
CCW, USCCA Courses N/A
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MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL)
A person may not purchase, rent, or rece…
Basic, Specialty Other Basic
Next class: Jun 10
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NRA Range Safety Officer
NRA Courses, Specialty Other N/A
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About FreeState Firearms Training

FreeState Firearms Training
We instill a personal defense mindset, not just a skill set.
Real life training for everyday people.

We offer Defensive Handgun courses, Concealed Carry courses, MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) courses, MD Wear and Carry courses and Home Defense Fundamentals.

All our courses cover MD law, Awareness, First Aid and basic pistol, with advanced classes delving more into advanced pistol techniques legal use of force and the aftermath of a defensive shooting.

Dave Ritchie


Founder and Lead Instructor for FreeState Firearms Training.
Adjunct Instructor Innovative Defensive Solutions (2017-2018)
Adjunct Instructor Spartan Tactical and Police Supply (2017-2018)
Employed at Heritage Training and Shooting Center in Frederick, MD (Range Officer) 2016 - 2017.
United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) member
USCCA Certified Training Counselor
USCCA Certified Instructor
NRA Life Member
NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
MD Qualified Handgun Instructor
KR Training Force on Force Instructor

Courses Taught

CCW, Advanced, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses, Scenario Based Training (Simunitions, Man Marking Cartridge), Women's Only Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual), Instructor Training Courses


Class Instructors

Dave Casson

Dave Casson

Pamela Jackson

Pamela Jackson

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Certifications

NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
USCCA Certified Training Counselor
USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor
MD Qualified Handgun Instructor
KR Training Force on Force Instructor
UTM Force on Force Civicial Instructor

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Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations excepted up to the day before the class.
Contact instructor if cancellation is needed the day of class.

Reschedule Policy

No re-scheduling fee.

Refund Policy

100% refund for cancellations up to the day before the class.

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