Betts Defense Training offers a variety of lethal, less-than-lethal, and non-lethal self-defense classes.
We provide Maryland Handgun Licensing and Renewal courses, along with Wear and Carry Permit training, including Utah Non-Resident Permits that grant legal carry rights in multiple states.
Our training also covers non-weapon self-defense techniques, as well as comprehensive Home & Business defense planning to help protect you, your family, and your business.
Additionally, we offer specialized firearms classes for women and firearm safety courses for children.
Protect & Defend
What Matters Most
– You’ll earn your license or permit to own and carry a weapon,
– You’ll learn self-defense without the use of a weapon,
– You’ll learn how to keep your children safe,
– And your home (and business) protected.
Through success driven, expert lead, in-person classes and trainings designed with safety in mind, you’ll find peace of mind.
Our Firearm & Defense Class Options
Handgun Classes
MD HQL (Maryland Handgun Qualification License)
MD HQL – Split Evening Class
Concealed Wear and Carry
Weapons Cleaning Class
Renewal Handgun Classes
MD HQL (Maryland Handgun Qualification License)
Conceald Wear and Carry
Military & L.E.O HQL Permit
Weapons Training
Pistol Training (Basic & Advanced)
Shotgun Fundamentals (Remington 870)
AR-15 Fundamentals
Specialty Training
Pre-Military & Police Cadets
Range Safety Officer
Non-Weapons Classes
Non-Weapon Self-Defense – Situational Awareness
Non-Lethal Self-Defense – Tazer, Pepper Spray
Emergency First Aid
Countering the Mass Shooter (Schools, Places of worship, etc.)
Women & Children’s Classes
Women’s Handgun Self-Defense Fundamentals
Women’s Handgun Self Defense Fundamentals + MD HQL
Children’s Firearm Safety & Fundamentals
Private Instruction
One-on-One Private Training Classes – Any Topic
Home Defense Plan