Practical Readiness Training Group (PRTG)

About Practical Readiness Training Group (PRTG)

Dan Morris is the founder of Practical Readiness Training Group (PRTG), a civilian firearms training company based in Central Maryland.

On the firearms side, Dan holds the Rangemaster Instructor Development & Certification under Tom Givens, is a Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor, and an NRA Certified Pistol and CCW Instructor. PRTG classes are built around one principle: teaching the why, not just the what. Every student comes in at a different starting point — the goal is to meet them there and move them forward.

Dan spent 10 years in the United States Air Force as a Military Targeting and Weaponeering Specialist — the discipline concerned with the precise application of lethal force. Three of those years were spent as a full-time instructor. He holds an Associate's Degree in Instructional Systems Development from the Community College of the Air Force and completed the USAF Basic Instructor Course — formal training in adult learning methodology, not just subject matter expertise. After the Air Force, Dan transitioned to the private sector, supporting the FBI as a contractor, training federal investigators in network intrusion forensics and advanced intrusion investigation. He then earned a Master's degree in Information Security from Johns Hopkins University and served as adjunct faculty at Hopkins' Carey Business School for years, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. In his current role as a senior leader at a major defense contractor, Dan continues to develop and deliver technical curriculum. He has also completed ongoing counterintelligence and counterterrorism training, and his work has taken him to locations around the world where situational awareness was a professional requirement — not a classroom concept.

Certifications

Relevant Certifications:

• Rangemaster Instructor Development (2025)
• MD Qualified Handgun Instructor (QHIC-2023-0893)
• NRA Certified Pistol (2023)
• NRA CCW (2023)
• NRA Range Safety Officer (2023)
• Instructional Systems Development, Associate's Degree, CCAF (1999)
• Principles of Instructional Systems Development, USAF. (1998)
• 6 Week Basic Instructor Course, USAF. (1998)

• Vigilance & Fellowship by Concealedcarry.com & CCWSafe (2025)
• Modern Samurai Project: Red Dot Pistol Fundamentals & Performance (2024)
• Emergency Tactical Care by Spartan Firearms (2023)
• MD Wear & Carry by Spartan Firearms (2022)
• PNTC Tactical 2Gun Level 1 (2020)
• PNTC Defensive Handgun Level 2 (2020)
• PNTC Intermedial Long Range School (2020)
• PNTC Intro to Long Range Shooting (2020)
• PNTC Introduction to Precision Rimfire (2020)
• MD W&C with Fortress Training (2019)

• Concealed Carry Class: The ABCs of Self-Defense Tools and Tactics. Givens, Tom
• Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd Ed. Ayoob, Massad.
• The Law of Self Defense, Third Edition. Branca, Andrew. www.lawofselfdefense.com, 2016.
• Strategies and Standards for Defensive Handgun Training, 2023 Ed. Rehn, K., & Daub J.
• Practical Shooting, Beoynd Fundamentals. Enos, Brian.
• Violence of Mind: Preparation for Extreme Violence. Freeborn, Varg. 2018.
• Beyond OODA: Developing the Orientation for Deception, Conflict and Violence. Freeborn, Varg. 2021.
• Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life. Horne, P, &  Riley, J.  Black Irish Entertainment. 2014.
• When Violence is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake., Larkin, Tim. Little, Brown and Company. 2017.
• Long Range Shooting Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting. Cleckner, Ryan. 2016.
• The War on Guns: Arming Yourself Against Gun Control Lies. Lott Jr., John.
• The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition: Advanced Methods to Learn, Remember, and Master New Skills and Information, 2nd Ed. Hollins, Peter.
• The Way is in Training. Little, Matthew.
• The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. Coyle, Daniel.
• You Have the Right to Remain Innocent. Duane, James.
• The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence. de Becker, Gavin.
• Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging. Junger, Sebastian.
• The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions. Lee, Hasard.
• The Book of Five Rings. Musashi, Miyamoto. Translated by William Scott Wilson.

Policies

Cancellation Policy

• Cancel 30 or more days before class: Eligible for full refund.
• Cancel within 30 days of class: Refunds are not available.
• No-shows are not eligible for refund or transfer.
• If PRTG cancels or reschedules due to weather, facility issues, instructor illness, insufficient enrollment, or events beyond our control, students will be transferred to a future class date.
• Refunds are not provided if PRTG cancels.
• PRTG is not responsible for travel, lodging, ammunition, lost wages, or other incidental expenses.

Reschedule Policy

• A one-time transfer to a future class date is permitted after the 14-day refund window has passed.
• Transfer must be requested within 60 days of the original class date.
• The rescheduled class must be completed within one (1) year of the original class date.
• Only one transfer is permitted per enrollment.
• Failure to attend the rescheduled class closes the enrollment — fees become non-refundable and no additional transfers are available.

Refund Policy

• Full refund: Cancel 30 or more days before class.
• No refund: Cancel within 30 days of class.
• No refund: No-shows.
• No refund: PRTG-initiated cancellations (students will be transferred to a future date).
• No refund: Mechanical failure of student-owned equipment does not qualify for a refund.
• No refund: Removal from class due to unsafe or disruptive conduct is not eligible for refund.
• No refund: If you have not or will not complete the waiver, you will not be able to participate and will not receive a refund.

Other Policy

SAFETY & CONDUCT Safety is non-negotiable. Students are expected to follow all firearm safety rules, follow instructor direction immediately, maintain muzzle and trigger discipline, and conduct themselves in a sober, stable, and respectful manner. Unsafe or disruptive conduct may result in removal from training without refund.

EQUIPMENT Students are responsible for bringing required equipment in safe working condition. The following are NOT permitted: - Sig Sauer P320 pistols or firearms using the P320 Fire Control Unit design - Blackhawk SERPA holsters or any holster requiring trigger-finger pressure during the draw

WAIVER REQUIREMENT All participants must complete the required liability waiver prior to attending class. Students who have not completed the waiver before the start of training will not be permitted to participate.  You can access the waiver for your class here: https://prtg.co/waiver/

MEDICAL & PHYSICAL READINESS Students must be physically and mentally capable of safe participation. Students are responsible for disclosing relevant medical conditions, bringing necessary medications, and preparing for outdoor physical activity.

LEGAL ELIGIBILITY Students must be legally permitted to possess firearms under applicable law. Training is provided for lawful civilian purposes only.

MINORS Minors may participate only with parent or legal guardian written consent, completed waiver documentation, and a parent or guardian physically present for the duration of training. Full policies available at: prtg.co/policies

Waiver

All students must complete the PRTG liability waiver prior to attending class.

Students who have not completed the waiver before training begins will not be permitted to participate.

Complete your waiver here: https://prtg.co/waiver/

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