
FreeState Firearms Training
Dave Ritchie
BACKGROUND: Civilian, Instructor
6 Years Instructing
PH: 301 463 4070
Available Courses
Next Class | Course | Type | Difficulty |
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Next class: Jun 17 See Classes |
Advanced Defensive Carry Concealed Carry based Scenario Training |
Advanced, Scenario Based Training (Simunitions, Man Marking Cartridge) | Advanced |
Next class: Apr 22 See Classes |
AR Familiarization |
Basic, Rifle | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Womens Only course led by P.R. Jackson,… |
CCW, USCCA Courses, Women's Only Courses | N/A |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Defensive Carry Fundamentals (Brunswick) Maryland Wear & Carry |
CCW, USCCA Courses | N/A |
Next class: May 20 See Classes |
Defensive Carry Fundamentals (Mt. Airy) MD Wear and Carry Permit |
CCW, USCCA Courses | N/A |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) A person may not purchase, rent, or rece… |
Basic, Specialty Other | Basic |
Next class: Jun 10 See Classes |
NRA Range Safety Officer |
NRA Courses, Specialty Other | N/A |
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

Pamela Jackson
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
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.