Knowledge. Skills. Confidence.
Point Blank Defense
Maryland Wear & Carry
Get your permit to carry in Maryland. Get your Florida permit providing recopricity to other states.
S.A.F.E. Course
Don’t be a victim! Learn defense techniques and how to use and conceal self-defense devices.
Basic Pistol Safety
Learn the basics of firearm use and safety and more! Prepare wisely in every aspect of handgun usage.
Meet Your Instructor
With over 50 yrs. of firearm experience, Gary is devoted to equipping you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to be a responsible handgun owner.
Every handgun owner must consider the importance of safety as a priority, gun storage from unauthorized persons, personal responsibility and proficiency.
Whether you’re a beginner or have handgun experience, I invite you to take the next step of your training with both our course time and live range time.
Our primary focus in training for personal defense when facing an imminent threat. Learning to de-escalate if possible, as well as personal defense.
Basic Pistol Safety Course
3.5 hours
Our handgun course is led by our certificate NRA handgun instructor. At the completion of this 3.5 hr course, each participant will receive a certificate of completion.
The purpose of our course whether you own a handgun for (personal carry, home defense); is to provide the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun responsibly and safely. Course covers the following and more:
- Gun owner’s responsibilities (safe storage, locking devices, etc.)
- Pistol action types (single action, double action, semi-auto)
- Causes of firearm accidents; rules for safe gun handling
- Ammunition knowledge, malfunctions (misfire, hang fire, squib loads)
- Fundamentals of shooting (grip, aiming, trigger pull, breathing) techniques
- Loading, unloading (use snap caps), cocking, de-cocking
- Importance of legal protection coverage
Private group courses are available upon request! Call for details
Level - Beginner
Designed for those new to firearms, or looking for a refresher course.
Individual or Groups
Single class or group rates available, see schedule or contact us for more information.
S.A.F.E. Course
2 hours
Our seminar teaches easy to understand methods to increase your awareness, personal defense techniques and concealable defense devices. In class demonstration and participation.
In 2 hrs. you will increase your skill-set to develop a personal awareness strategy so you can avoid being easily victimized.
Level - All
Learn the basis of awareness and prevention to keep yourself and your family safe.
Individual or Groups
Single class or group rates available, see schedule or contact us for more information.
- Real life scenarios
- Human Trafficking
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Levels of Awareness
- Physical Security
- Road Rage
- Tactical Pen, Personal alarm
- Mental Preparedness
- Common Places of Attacks
- How Perpetrators vet Victims
- Home Security
- Reaction vs Reflex
- Child trafficking
- Vehicle (carjacking)
- Pepper Spray
- and more!
Maryland Wear & Carry
16 hours
This course is done both virtually on Zoom and in person at a local range. Your course includes all required instruction according the State of Maryland, to satisfy the requirements needed to apply for your Maryland Wear and Carry permit.
Fingerprints and permit registration are not included in your course, but we will give you all of the information needed to complete those steps online so you can receive your permit in the mail.
Level - All
Complete the requirement to get your Maryland Wear & Carry permit. Includes class instruction and range time.
Individual or Groups
Single class or group rates available, see schedule or contact us for more information.
Additional Recommended Range Training
Contact us to schedule these classes
Close encounter training
1 hr. close encounter training while facing one or more perpetrators, light tactical shooting positions, changing mags under stress, and more…
De-escalating an imminent threat
This course focuses on the techniques to help in an iminate threat situation, including: changing mags, rapid fire training, misfires, and light tactical positions/shooting.
Current Course Pricing
S.A.F.E. Course
2 hr. seminar- Learn safety, awareness, and self-defense techniques
- Feel safer in everyday life situations
- Develop personal safety strategy
- Prevent criminal confrontation
Basic Pistol Safety
3.5 hr course- Learn the basics of handgun operation and safety
- Firearms, ammo, and targets provided
- Discounts available for groups
- Range fees extra
MD Wear & Carry
16 hr course- Hybrid course; both virtual (Zoom) instruction and live range training
- Firearms and ammo included
- Targets and range supplies included
- All required instruction and testing to apply for your MD. Wear & Carry permit
Personal Defense Range
1 hr course- Live range time
- One on one instruction
- Close encounter “imminent threat” training
- Targets and range supplies included.
Upcoming Class Schedule
All current course dates listed below. Please use our Course Registration Form to book your class.
If you don’t see a date that suits your schedule, please contact us to check on private class rates and times.
For group rates or additional questions, please use our contact form.
Course Dates: December 2024
Basic Pistol Safety:
- Garrety Glass: 2785 S. Queen St, Dallastown, Pa. 17313
- Saturday, December 14, 2024
- 1pm to 4:30 pm.
- S.A.F.E. Course:
- Tuesday, 12/17: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Register: yorktownshiprec.com
- (717) 741-3861; Ext: 129
Course Dates: January 2025
- Md. Wear & Carry Course or Renewal Course (1/9-11/25)
- Basic Pistol Safety:
Garrety Glass: 2785 S. Queen St, Dallastown, Pa. 17313 - Saturday, January 18, 2024
- 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
- Handgun Course:
- Tuesday, 1/21: 5:00pm to 8:30pm
- Register: yorktownshiprec.com
- (717) 741-3861; Ext: 129
- SAFE Course:
- Wednesday, 1/29: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
- Register: Eastern York Rec
- Office (717) 434-1305; Cell (717) 487-5295
Course Dates: February 2025
S.A.F.E. Course:
- Tuesday, 2/18: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Register: yorktownshiprec.com
- (717) 741-3861; Ext: 129
Handgun Course:
- Wednesday, 2/22: 8:30 am to 12:00pm
- Register: Eastern York Rec
- Office (717) 434-1305; Cell (717) 487-5295
- SAFE Course:
- Wednesday, 2/26: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Register: Eastern York Rec
- Office (717) 434-1305; Cell (717) 487-5295
Course Dates: March 2025
- * Md. Wear & Carry Course or Renewal Course (3/6-8/2025)
Basic Pistol Safety: * Garrety Glass: 2785 S. Queen St, Dallastown, Pa. 17313 * * Saturday, March 15, 2025 * 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Course Dates: April 2025
* Md. Wear & Carry Course or Renewal Course (4/10-12/2025)
Handgun Course:
- Tuesday, 4/15: 5:00pm to 8:30pm
- Register: yorktownshiprec.com
- (717) 741-3861; Ext: 129
Course Dates: May 2025
Course Dates: June 2025
* Md. Wear & Carry Course or Renewal Course (6/5-7/2025)
Handgun Course:
- Tuesday, 6/17: 5:00pm to 8:30pm
- Register: yorktownshiprec.com
- (717) 741-3861; Ext: 129
Course Dates: August 2025
* Md. Wear & Carry Course or Renewal Course (8/7-9/2025)
Handgun Course:
- Tuesday, 6/17: 5:00pm to 8:30pm
- Register: yorktownshiprec.com
- (717) 741-3861; Ext: 129
Course Dates: September 2025
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Course Dates: October 2025
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Course Dates: November 2025
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Testimonials
Outstanding course
Outstanding course and everyone that owns a gun should take it. You were excellent in explaining all the rules and showing us the different types of handgun actions and many other important things.
-Lucy
Time well spent!
Gary is an excellent communicator and shared information in a clear way with humor that helped all his students to learn. Time very well invested!
Savannah Nguyen
Excellent and Timely
Our Point Blank Defense Seminar was an excellent and timely presentation of handgun safety. Gary presented in a clear, concise way that was engaging and informative. I would highly recommend this seminar for any handgun enthusiast.
Russ
Highly Recommend
Great course, well taught and very interesting. I would highly recommend taking the course to all new firearm owners. You imparted a great deal of very useful information in a limited time frame.
Paul
Grateful
So grateful to meet Gary Smith, and take part in the Point Blank Defense Basic Course. Gary Smith showed he knows his material well, and did an excellent job in his presentation. He has an ability to convey all the material he has planned in an easily understandable way, and also provide time for questions, and tips and from his own hands-on experience. Well done, sir!
-Vicki
Very Informative
Thank you for a very informative class. We learned a lot of things we didn’t know about gun safety and laws. Your presentation was very interesting. Thank you for your helpful tips.
-Paul and Carol
Valuable Instruction
I would like to thank you for teaching a course here in Reading, Pa. You provided valuable instruction on proper handling and storage of handguns, magazines and ammunition.
-Barry
Phone
800-829-4131
pointblankdefensellc@gmail.com