Attended the MD Consealed Carry Renewal class. Harvey was well prepared and kept the classes attention. The range portion was top notch as well. Email communication was excellent. Will definitely be taking more classes in the future.

I took my second CCW class for renewal with Harvey and it was by far the best experience in firearms training I have had. Harvey’s experience and professionalism are top notch and he obviously loves what he does. I would recommend him without hesitation to people of all experience levels. Thanks so much Harvey!!

Where should I begin well to start off Mr Betts is very respectful down to earth VERY professional and in today’s economy he’s very well priced talking to him you would feel like you known him for ever I will Definitely recommend him to EVERYONE I wish I would of came to him first other than my renewal but I’m part of the FAMILY now lol🤣I will also be having my wife sign up as well GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MR BETTS

Mr. Betts was very knowledgeable and patient with all my questions.

I give my highest personal and professional recommendation to Betts Defense Training LLC. Having grown up around firearms and always feeling comfortable handling them, I approached this training confidently, but what I gained far exceeded my expectations. The classes were exceptionally informative, safety-focused, and deeply educational. Harvey Betts, the Master Instructor, is truly outstanding. His depth of knowledge, clear communication style, and calm, confident demeanor created a welcoming and empowering environment He has a rare ability to connect with students of all experience levels and explain complex concepts in ways that are easy to understand and retain. Harvey’s professionalism, passion for teaching, and unwavering commitment to safety distinguish him as one of the very best instructors I’ve encountered. The curriculum, supported by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), was compelling and comprehensive. It provided a robust framework for responsible firearm ownership and real-world self-defense preparedness. I left the course not only more skilled, but also more thoughtful and confident in my responsibilities as a firearms owner.

Excellent instructor,all materials up to date and easy to comprehend, would recommend to anyone needing training,

Great instructor. Really helped my wife become comfortable with handling fire arms.

A great class good teacher he was easy to listen to and made the class go fast. I highly recommend him if you want to get your carry permit and HQL.

Phenomenal course, great teacher. He makes sure you understand everything before we continued. Highly recommend!!

Best experience I ever have. Harvey is extremely knowledgeable.

Very good class, highly recommend

Awesome class. Harvey is a great instructor with an extreme amount of knowledge and ability to teach at all levels.

I took both my HQL & CCW classes from Harvey and highly recommend him to anyone, new or experienced! He is experienced, skilled, knowledgeable, and a good instructor that can explain all aspects making it all easy to understand and comprehend. He is patient too and is ok with answering a ton of questions as my class was an active bunch asking questions that pertained to each of our unique situations. I left class feeling confident, educated, and competent as shown by my range quals despite being new to this hobby. Thank you Harvey for everything! I look forward to more classes/training under your expertise and guidance!

My HQL and CCW classes with Betts Defense Training, were very well done. The information was presented in an easy to understand way, and questions were welcomed and a full explanation was given. I definitely recommend Betts Defense Training!

Harvey is a great instructor and very accommodating with any schedule. he answered any questions you could have and with knowing his background you knew you were getting an answer you can trust. Harvey will be my go to instructor to for as long as he offers classes.

Enjoyed and learned a great deal. The Master has taught me a great deal and I will continue to learn since I will be coming back. A true Master!! VJ Formanek

GREAT Class!!! Harvey made everyone feel comfortable no matter skill level of the students or the questions asked by the students. He was great at relating the class to life exercises. Great job

Excellent teacher easy to understand and explained thoroughly the purpose of the class

Great Instructor with great sense of humor. Will attend more classes.

I had a great experience with Harvey Betts for my CCP renewal class. Harvey was fun, safe, and very knowledgeable! Definitely looking forward to taking some of his additional classes in the future.

10/10, Friendly environment, cute dogs. Very knowledgeable and easy going to not only learn but answer any questions i may have had (which was a lot). Good to know you will be comfortable for any classes you'd take.

Great clear instructions lots of information i consider myself a somewhat experienced shooter and i learned alot

Betts class was very informative of all topics covered. Answered all of my many asked questions. Would highly recommend. I will be returning for further classes.

Amazing instructor! VERY knowledgeable and helpful would recommend him to anyone looking for gun classes and gun safety!

Would definitely recommend. Very helpful & informative. Also helped to Improved shot. Overall very impressed and recommended him to someone else immediately after completing my qualification. -Ormon Harris

Thank you so much for the self defense training. I hope to Incorporate your tips on being aware of my surroundings in my daily life. Your training style was informative and engaging.

Knowledgeable instructor that keeps it real! The REAL LIFE experience as a USMC and Baltimore City PD veteran that Harvey brings to the table enhances the training he provides. I don’t know about others but I like learning from someone who has walked the walk and can provide relatable content to enhance classroom material. I really enjoyed the class and learned new tactics and skills to add to my tool box. He kept the class moving and enjoyable! Harvey patiently answered all my questions, provided clear explanations, and was supportive of everyone in the class regardless of our “level” and comfort with firearms. Highly recommend Betts Defense Training for your self defense training needs!!

Was searching for a Renewal CCW training class. When I spoke to Harvey, he was very accommodating with my busy schedule. The training classroom was very clean, organized and a safe environment!!! This was a great refresher/renewal class! Harvey takes a lot of pride in teaching his students GOOD habits at the range as well as in your home. He is a very knowledgeable and passionate instructor. I would highly recommend any of Betts Defense Training courses to Women & beginners or expert marksman! Thank you Sir!

I can't recommend Harvey enough! His training style makes learning easy and fun. I will be back to take more advanced classes down the road!

What a great instructor. Very professional and knowledgeable. He made the classes fun and was willing to answer any questions we had. Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. He gave you all the necessary knowledge and resources to qualify. We will definitely be taking future classes with him!!

This was an amazing class. Kept us involved in the teaching. The way I prefer to be taught. Our extended learning will be with Harvey.

Good instructor, I recommend this instructor if is your first time or if you want to continue your training and add some skills with guns. Great person, glad to be able to do my HQL with him. I took my daughter to him and was the first time she touch a gun look the result in the picture I added

Came for the HQL/CC course. Very informative, the material was easy to understand and Mr. Betts answered questions that did come up. Overall great instructor and experience. Definitely recommend.

Good Instructor, made me and my wife feel at home during the class. Very knowledgeable and personable, definitely recommend using Mr. Betts services!!

Harvey is a great instructor who took the time to answer questions and was knowledgeable about all applicable laws within the state of Maryland. Great experience, highly recommended!

I really enjoyed your training sessions and feel I have learned a great deal during the 16 hours of instruction. Your handling the shooting portion of our training was performed well and carried out in a safe and professional manner. All class participants scored 100 percent and I feel this was accomplished by your classroom preparation. Thanks again and look forward to additional trading with you.

Great class. Knowledgeable instructor and efficiently run class. Fantastic experience.

Took the self defense class with my mom and it was so informative. Have recommended it to many people. He’s very nice and personable. My mother and I want to take more classes!

The defense class was informative and explained a lot of points about protecting myself.

Great class! Very informative!

Great experience with a knowledgeable teacher! Can't wait to take more classes!

Thank you for a fantastic introduction into self-defense. Excellent seminar! Definitely interested in more training. You and your training ROCK!

Highly informative class !

Before attending Harvey's Self Defense class, I walked around feeling uncertain, with minimal knowledge about how to defend myself. Harvey has a great approach to presenting the material and even managed to mix in some humor to the conversation. This was a great class! I would highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to empower themselves with tools to feel safer in the parking lot or on the walking trail. Thanks Betts Defense Training.

The self defense class is great and very informative. I highly recommend it!