Carry to Defend

Carry to Defend is a veteran and minority-owned training company in Dover, Delaware that focuses on practical safety and security skills. Their mission is straightforward: equip individuals and organizations to be their own first line of defense.

Concealed Carry Permits - Delaware Concealed Carry ($170) — covers state law requirements for permit applications - New Jersey Concealed Carry — fulfills NJ state law prerequisites - Maryland Renewal — exceeds the 8-hour state requirement with instruction on firearm law, home safety, use of force ethics, and carry fundamentals

Firearms Fundamentals - Basic Pistol Level 1 — 2-hour beginner course covering safety, range etiquette, loading, equipment, shooting fundamentals, and malfunction clearing. Students fire 50 rounds through a qualification course at 3, 5, 7, 10, and 15-yard lines.

Emergency Response Training - CPR/AED — American Heart Association Heartsaver certification (2-year validity) with video and hands-on chest compressions, rescue breaths, and AED application - Tourniquet Training — Stop-the-bleed instruction with hands-on practice applying tourniquets to arms and legs - How to Identify a Public Threat ($150) — 2-hour active shooter response seminar using the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy. Covers history of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical considerations, and drill planning. Available for schools, organizations, and places of worship.

Carry to Defend is certified to conduct CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments for schools and commercial buildings. This approach analyzes site vulnerabilities, reduces victimization risk, and builds community territorial control to minimize crime and fear.

Training held at MainStay Suites Dover, 201 Stover Boulevard, Dover, DE 19901