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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

Firearm Safety and Fundamentals

  • Firearm Safety and Fundamentals: 4hrs-$75
  • Prerequisites- None

This is a course designed to teach the basics of firearms safety. Students will
learn how to safely handle, check, and store firearms. Topics also include types of
firearms and how they function, ammunition considerations, and basic maintenance and
cleaning. This is a great course for someone who is new to firearms and wants to learn
how to handle them safely.

Note: It meets HQL requirements.

MD Concealed Carry and Wear (CCW)

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

This course covers Maryland State Police requirements to obtain your MD Handgun Permit (HGP), commonly referred to as CCW. For those seeking their initial permit, it is a 16 hour training requirement. For those who need to renew their permit, it is an 8 hour recertification.

Basic Pistol

  • Basic Pistol: 8hrs-$200
  • Prerequisites: Firearm Safety and Fundamentals, an equipment course, or have a Handgun Permit or Handgun Qualification License

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

Items to bring:

  • Compact or Full-Size Pistol (no revolvers or .22 cal pistols)
  • Outside the waistband holster
  • Three magazines and mag pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
  • Water/snacks
  • 300 rounds of quality range 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.

Intermediate Pistol

  • Intermediate Pistol: 8hrs-$200
  • Prerequisites- Basic Pistol

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

Items to bring:

  • Compact or Full-Size Pistol (no revolvers or .22 cal pistols)
  • Outside the waistband holster
  • Three magazines and mag pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
  • Water/snacks
  • 400 rounds of quality range 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.

Advanced Pistol

  • Advanced Pistol: 8hrs-$200
  • Prerequisites- Intermediate Pistol

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

Items to bring:

  • Compact or Full-Size Pistol (no revolvers or .22 cal pistols)
  • Outside the waistband holster
  • Three magazines and mag pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
  • Water/snacks
  • 400 rounds of quality range 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 Basic Defensive Pistol: 8hrs-$200

Basic Defensive Pistol

  • Basic Defensive Pistol: 8hrs-$200
  • Prerequisites- Basic Pistol

This is the first course in our series designed to build and improve defensive pistol shooting skills. Students will learn techniques for using a pistol in a defensive situation that build upon what was learned in Basic Pistol. It is a great course for anyone interested in using a pistol to defend themselves or those around them.
Items to bring:
Compact or Full-Size Pistol (no revolvers or .22 cal pistols)
Outside the waistband holster
Three magazines and mag pouches
Eye and ear protection
Pants with a sturdy belt
Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
Shirt or jacket that can be worn to cover their pistol/holster
Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
Water/snacks
300 rounds of quality range 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.

Intermediate Defensive Pistol

  • Intermediate Defensive Pistol: 8hrs-$200
  • Prerequisites- Intermediate Pistol and Basic Defensive Pistol

that build upon what was learned in Basic Defensive Pistol and Intermediate Pistol. It is a great course for anyone interested in using a pistol to defend themselves or those around them.

Items to bring:

  • Compact or Full-Size Pistol (no revolvers or .22 cal pistols)
  • Outside the waistband holster
  • Three magazines and mag pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Shirt or jacket that can be worn to cover their pistol/holster
  • Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
  • Water/snacks
  • 300 rounds of quality range 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.

Advanced Defensive Pistol

  • Advanced Defensive Pistol: 8hrs-$200
  • Prerequisites- Advanced Pistol and Intermediate Defensive Pistol

This is the third course in our series designed to build and improve defensive pistol shooting skills. Students will learn techniques for using a pistol in a defensive situation that build upon what was learned in Intermediate Defensive Pistol and Advanced Pistol. It is a great course for anyone interested in using a pistol to defend themselves or those around them.

Items to bring:

  • Compact or Full-Size Pistol (no revolvers or .22 cal pistols)
  • Outside the waistband holster
  • Three magazines and mag pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Shirt or jacket that can be worn to cover their pistol/holster
  • Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
  • Water/snacks
  • 300 rounds of quality range 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.

Basic Rifle

  • Basic Rifle: 8hrs-$200
  • Prerequisite: Firearm Safety and Fundamentals or equivalent course

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

Items to bring:

  • Semi-automatic rifle with a sling
  • Three magazines and mag pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
  • Water/snacks
  • 300 rounds of quality range ammunition

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.

Intermediate Rifle

  • Intermediate Rifle: 16hrs-$400
  • Prerequisites- Basic Rifle

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

Items to bring:

  • Semi-automatic rifle with a sling
  • Three magazines and mag pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
  • Water/snacks
  • 800 rounds of quality range ammunition

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.

Advanced Rifle

  • Advanced Rifle: 16hrs-$400
  • Prerequisites- Intermediate Rifle

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

Items to bring:

  • Semi-automatic rifle with a sling
  • Three magazines and mag pouches
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants with a sturdy belt
  • Clothing suitable for the weather and being outdoors
  • Equipment needed
  • Shoes or boots that facilitate rapid movement
  • Water/snacks
  • 800 rounds of quality range ammunition

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

  • 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
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