Firearms
Instruction

“Fit, Train, Carry. Confidence for Women.”

At Reload Firearms, we prioritize the needs of women — from beginner-friendly instruction and personalized consultations to a curated boutique focused on fit, function, and everyday carry. Our environment is professional, respectful, and judgment-free.

What We Offer Women

• Beginner-friendly classes — safety, fundamentals, and confidence-building in a supportive environment.
• Skills-based progression — practical drills, scenario awareness, and decision-making that translate to real life.
• Boutique gear selected for women — compact firearms, ergonomic grips, holsters designed for women’s clothing, and carry setups that balance comfort and accessibility.
• Personal consultations — one-on-one fitting and equipment recommendations tailored to each individual.
• Small-group and private lessons — focused coaching for privacy and individualized attention.

We focus on practical empowerment: no stereotypes, just training and gear that work. Whether you’re new to firearms or expanding your skills, Reload helps you “Fit, Train, Carry” — building confidence every step of the way.

This 4-hour course lays the foundation for all future pistol training. Safety, clearing, loading, equipment, fundamentals of fire, common mistakes, and firearm safety mindset are the main subjects tackled in this essential course.

This class will expand upon the basic requirements set forth by the State of Maryland for the application of a Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL).  In addition to those requirements, students will learn about selection of a firearm based on purpose & planned usage, care & cleaning of their firearm.  Fingerprinting service is included.

This 2-day course satisfies Maryland’s Wear & Carry 16-hour training requirement. You will have the opportunity to discuss a variety of firearms & other options to ensure you have the best tools for your self-defense plan. Our instructor will spend time teaching the student how to perfect their grip, stance, trigger control and teach you how to draw from a holster. We will explain Maryland firearm, transportation, and use of force laws. You are provided with a framework of information so that you are better prepared to face a defensive situation mentally, legally, and financially. Each student will learn about different types of flashlights, holsters, gun attachments, and their purpose in different situations. The course will conclude with a final proficiency test developed by the Maryland State Police. Each student will demonstrate safe gun handling and proficiency with a minimum passing score of 70%.  Fingerprinting service is included.

This 8 hour course satisfies Maryland’s Wear & Carry certification renewal.  The course is the same as the second day of our full Wear and Carry course.  It requres the same forms below, however, fingerprints are not needed for renewal.

We are proud to be the owners of a Federal Firearms License (FFL).  In short the FFL allows us to sell ammunition as well as to sell and tranfer firearms.  We are one of the only FFL servicers in our area and we are happy to assist you in legally navigating the process to gun ownership.

Direct from the ATF Website:
FFL (Federal Firearms License) is a license issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that enables individuals at a company to engage in business pertaining to the manufacture, importation, and interstate/intrastate sales of firearms and ammunition. Possession of an FFL has been a legal requirement within the United States since the enactment of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as is regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations Title 27 Part 478 (27 CFR 478).

The FFL is intended for companies in the business of dealing, collecting, manufacturing, and importing firearms and ammunition.