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Whether you’re new to self-defense or ready to sharpen your skills, our courses are designed to help you train with confidence — not confusion. At LAD Training Group, we guide you step-by-step so you can be prepared for the real world without feeling overwhelmed.

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Self Defense

Basic Real-World Self-Defense

  • Basic Real-World Self-Defense: 3hrs-$50
  • Prerequisites- None

The basic self-defense class serves as an introduction to protecting yourself in real- world situations. The discussion portion (30 minutes) emphasizes awareness of your surroundings and techniques to identify indicators of threats and how to avoid dangerous situations altogether. In the practical portion (2.5 hours), you will learn foundational striking and grappling techniques.

Intermediate Real-World Self-Defense

  • Intermediate Real-World Self-Defense: 3hrs-$75
  • Prerequisites- Basic Real-World Self-Defense

The intermediate self-defense class builds upon the techniques learned in the basic class. You will learn how to use more of your body to protect yourself and inflict damage. During the discussion portion (30 minutes), you will learn how to use your surroundings and environment to maintain visuals on potential threats. You will learn how to utilize your surroundings to maintain a good defensive position. During the practical portion (2.5 hours), you will learn how to defend yourself when attacked from behind and how to maneuver yourself to maintain an advantageous fighting position. We will take everything learned in the basic class and expand on it to become more efficient, and introduce new strikes and grapples, allowing you to use your entire body whether on offense or defense.

Advanced Real-World Self-Defense

  • Advanced Real-World Self-Defense: 3hrs-$75
  • Prerequisites- Intermediate Real-World Self-Defense

The advanced self-defense class builds upon the basic and intermediate classes, teaching you to defend yourself in situations where you are at a significant disadvantage. You will learn how to defend yourself from multiple attackers and when your environment restricts your movement. During the discussion portion (30 minutes) you will learn how to utilize your surroundings to mitigate the threat of multiple attackers and what to do if you are pinned against a wall or the floor. During the practical portion (2.5 hours) you will be placed in a variety of scenarios and learn how to maneuver out of them while inflicting maximum damage to the attacker(s).

Firearms Training

CCW Items to Bring

CCW Items to Bring:

  • Pistol
  • Outside the Waistband Holster (OWB). No leather or fabric holsters. You must be able to re-holster your pistol with one hand.
  • 3 Magazines and Mag Pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Wear clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water/snacks

CCW Items to Bring:

  • Pistol
  • Outside the Waistband Holster (OWB). No leather or fabric holsters. You must be able to re-holster your pistol with one hand.
  • 3 Magazines and Mag Pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Wear clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water/snacks

Pistol/Defensive Pistol Items to Bring

Pistol/Defensive Pistol Items to Bring:

  • Semi-Auto Pistol chambered in .380 or a larger caliber
  • Outside the Waistband Holster (OWB). No leather or fabric holsters. You must be able to re-holster your pistol with one hand.
  • 3 Magazines and Mag Pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Wear clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water/snacks

Pistol/Defensive Pistol Items to Bring:

  • Semi-Auto Pistol chambered in .380 or a larger caliber
  • Outside the Waistband Holster (OWB). No leather or fabric holsters. You must be able to re-holster your pistol with one hand.
  • 3 Magazines and Mag Pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Wear clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water/snacks

Carbine Items to Bring

Carbine Items to Bring:

  • Carbine or mag fed, Semi-Auto Rifle with a sling, chambered in .223 or larger caliber
  • 3 Magazines and Mag Pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Wear clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water/snacks

Carbine Items to Bring:

  • Carbine or mag fed, Semi-Auto Rifle with a sling, chambered in .223 or larger caliber
  • 3 Magazines and Mag Pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Wear clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water/snacks

Firearm Safety and Fundamentals

  • 4hrs-$75
  • Prerequisites- None

This course is designed for those who are new to firearms and want to learn the basics. This course will build the students understanding of how to safely handle and use a firearm and also meets the MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) training requirements.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm Safety Rules and Practices
  • Firearm Characteristics and Components
  • Ammunition Types and Components
  • Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Safe Firearm Storage

Items to Bring:

  • Eye and Ear Protection
  • Wear clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Pants with a Sturdy Belt
  • Closed-Toe Shoes
  • Water/Snacks

MD Concealed Carry and Wear (CCW)

  • Initial 16hrs-$350 / Renewal 8hrs-$150
  • Prerequisites- None

This course covers the required training to receive your MD CCW and HQL permits. Upon receipt of your MD CCW permit, you are eligible to apply for your non-resident AZ and PA permits giving you 39 states you can conceal carry in.

Topics covered in this course includ

  • Firearm safety and components
  • Drawing and re-holstering a handgun
  • Fundamentals of shooting a handgun
  • Considerations for selecting a handgun to carry
  • Safe firearm storage
  • Defensive mindset
  • Legal considerations for use of force
  • Scenario-based practical exercise

Items to Bring:

  • 100 rounds of ammunition


Note: Firearms, holster, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Pistol 1

  • 4hrs-$150
  • Prerequisites- None, though MD CCW, Firearm Safety and Fundamentals, or an equivalent course is recommended.

This is the first course in our series designed to build and improve pistol shooting skills. Students will learn firearm safety, fundamental shooting skills, and begin to build a process to increase their accuracy and speed.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from a holster
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Techniques to load, unload, and reload a pistol
  • Clearing common malfunctions
  • How to effectively engage targets

Course Specific Items to Bring:

  • 250 rounds of ammunition


Note: Firearms, holster, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Pistol 2

  • 4hrs-$150
  • Prerequisites- One of the following is required prior to taking this course. Pistol 1, LAD CCW, Pistol training certificate from a reputable organization, or proof of attendance of two shooting competitions.

This is the second course in our series designed to build and improve pistol shooting skills. Students will learn firearm safety, fundamental shooting skills, and continue to build a process to increase their accuracy and speed.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from a holster
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Increasing accuracy at distance
  • How to effectively engage multiple targets

Course Specific Items to Bring:

  • 300 rounds of ammunition


Note: Firearms, holster, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Pistol 3

  • 5hrs-$175
  • Prerequisites- Pistol 2

This is the third course in our series designed to build and improve pistol shooting skills. Students will learn firearm safety, fundamental shooting skills, and continue to build a process to increase their accuracy and speed.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from a holster
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Increasing speed of shots on target
  • How to effectively engage multiple targets

Course Specific Items to Bring:

  • 300 rounds of ammunition


Note: Firearms, holsters, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Defensive Pistol

  • 4hrs-$175
  • Prerequisites- Pistol 2

This is the first course in our series designed to build and improve defensive pistol shooting skills. Students will learn firearm safety, fundamental and defensive shooting skills, and begin to build a process to increase their accuracy and speed for real world applications.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from a holster
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Working from concealment
  • Moving and shooting
  • Shooting around cover/concealment

Course Specific Items to Bring:

  • 300 rounds of ammunition
  • Shirt or jacket that can be worn to cover an Outside the Waistband Holster


Note: Firearms, holsters, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Close Quarters Pistol

  • 4hrs-$175
  • Prerequisites- Pistol 3 and Defensive Pistol

Most self-defense shooting occur within contact or near contact distances, about seven feet. This course is designed to teach students how to engage those targets effectively. Students will learn firearm safety, hone the fundamentals, and putting rounds on target from full extension, compressed, and recessed shooting positions.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from a holster
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Defending your pistol
  • Shooting from full extension, compressed, and recessed positions

Course Specific Items to Bring:

  • 300 rounds of ammunition


Note: Firearms, holsters, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Dynamic Pistol

  • 4hrs-$175
  • Prerequisites- Pistol 3

This course is designed to teach students how to get shots on target while moving. This is a fast passed course designed for advanced level shooters. Students will learn firearms safety, hone the fundamentals, and be pushed to increase their speed and accuracy while moving.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from a holster
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Moving and shooting
  • Dynamically engaging multiple targets

Course Specific Items to Bring:

  • 300 rounds of ammunition


Note: Firearms, holsters, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Carbine 1

  • 5hrs- $175
  • Prerequisites- None, though Firearm Safety and Fundamentals, or an equivalent course is recommended.
  • Ammo- 300 rounds of quality range ammo

This is the first course in our series designed to build Carbine and Rifle shooting skills. Students will learn firearm safety, fundamental shooting skills and begin to build a process to increase their accuracy and speed.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from ready positions
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Techniques to load, unload, and reload a carbine
  • Clearing common malfunctions
  • How to effectively engage targets


Note: Firearms, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Carbine 2

  • 5hrs- $175
  • Prerequisites- Carbine 1
  • Ammo- 350 rounds of quality range ammo

This is the second course in our series designed to build Carbine and Rifle shooting skills. Students will learn firearm safety, fundamental shooting skills and continue to build a process to increase their accuracy and speed.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from ready positions
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Clearing common malfunctions
  • How to effectively engage targets
  • Increasing the speed of shots on target


Note: Firearms, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Carbine 3

  • 5hrs- $175
  • Prerequisites- Carbine 2
  • Ammo- 400 rounds of quality range ammo

This is the third course in our series designed to build Carbine and Rifle shooting skills. Students will learn firearm safety, fundamental shooting skills and continue to build a process to increase their accuracy and speed.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Firearm safety
  • Working from ready positions
  • Fundamental shooting techniques
  • Clearing common malfunctions
  • How to effectively engage targets
  • Increasing the accuracy of shots on target


Note: Firearms, mag pouches, and eye and ear protection can be provided at no extra cost. Ammunition can be purchased at class. Please provide advance notice if you need us to provide any equipment or ammunition.

Firearm Safety and Fundamentals

  • 4hrs-$75
  • Prerequisites- None

Tactical Training

Combat Tactics and Patrolling

  • Combat Tactics and Patrolling: 16hrs-$450
  • Prerequisites- None

Combat Tactics and Patrolling covers the fundamentals required for any combat
operation. You will learn how to move as a team, respond to enemy forces, and how to
patrol in a tactical manner.

Student-Provided Items:

  • Footwear appropriate for the physical activity·
  • Pants and Long-Sleeved shirt
  • Hat (Optional)
  • Water source
  • Gloves
  • Eye protection
  • Load Bearing Vest (LBV)/ Battle Belt / Plate Carrier capable of carrying magazine
  • pouches and water source (Can be provided with advanced notice)
  • Sunscreen (Recommended) 
  • Bug spray (Recommended) 
  • Pen and Paper
  • Equipment Provided:
  • Training Weapons
  • Protective Equipment
  • Training Aids
  • Other items as needed, with advanced notice

Surveillance and Reconnaissance

  • Surveillance and Reconnaissance: 16hrs-$450
  • Prerequisites- None

Train to locate and observe enemy forces, suspects, and people of interest without
being observed. Learn how to blend in with your environment and locate enemy forces
without being observed.

Student-Provided Items:

  • Footwear appropriate for the physical activity·
  • Pants and Long-Sleeved shirt
  • Hat (Optional)
  • Water source
  • Gloves
  • Eye protection
  • Load Bearing Vest (LBV)/ Battle Belt / Plate Carrier capable of carrying magazine
  • pouches and water source (Can be provided with advanced notice)
  • Sunscreen (Recommended) 
  • Bug spray (Recommended) 
  • Pen and Paper
  • Night Vision/Thermal (Optional)
  • Equipment Provided:
  • Training Weapons
  • Protective Equipment
  • Training Aids
  • Other items as needed, with advanced notice

Close Quarters Battle (CQB)

  • Close Quarters Battle (CQB): 16hrs-$450
  • Prerequisites- None

Learn the tactics needed when operating inside of a building or close space. You will
learn how to enter a building or room and engage any threats that may be there. Strong
teamwork is essential and will be a main focus for this course.

Student-Provided Items:

  • Footwear appropriate for the physical activity·
  • Pants and Long-Sleeved shirt
  • Hat (Optional)
  • Water source
  • Gloves
  • Eye protection
  • Load Bearing Vest (LBV)/ Battle Belt / Plate Carrier capable of carrying magazine
  • pouches and water source (Can be provided with advanced notice)
  • Sunscreen (Recommended) 
  • Bug spray (Recommended) 
  • Pen and Paper
  • Equipment Provided:
  • Training Weapons
  • Protective Equipment
  • Training Aids
  • Other items as needed, with advanced notice