Blue Griffin Consulting

Blue Griffin Consulting, LLC operates out of Odenton, Maryland as a veteran-owned small business focused on firearms training, archery instruction, and gunsmithing services. The operation is run by a Maryland State Police Certified Qualified Handgun Instructor (QHIC) and NRA Certified Instructor with expertise across multiple disciplines.

They're certified to teach Maryland's mandatory Handgun Qualification License (HQL) course—a four-hour requirement before you can purchase, rent, or receive a handgun in Maryland. The HQL covers state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and includes live fire.

For those applying for a Wear and Carry permit (HGP), they offer both new applicant training (16 hours) and renewal courses (8 hours). Classes run weekday evenings 5-9 PM or flexible weekend scheduling. All live fire happens at Berwyn Rod & Gun Club in Bowie, Maryland. Pricing: HQL at $130, HGP Refresher at $150, HGP New at $300.

All courses are scheduled "as needed"—you don't have to wait for a group. Pre-registration is required and courses without enrolled students are cancelled without notice.

They're a USA Archery Level II Certified Instructor offering individual or group archery training. Options range from single-class sessions to long-term coaching programs using USA Archery's standardized techniques and methods.

Services include: - Basic firearm cleaning and inspection - Sight and scope mounting with sighting - Finish repair and bluing - Basic repair and replacement services - Training in cleaning and maintenance

For more complex gunsmithing work, they partner with Chris Cockrum at Accuforge Gunsmithing in Odenton—an FFL-certified gunsmith and industry subject matter expert.

Beyond structured courses, they offer fully customized training tailored to your skill level and budget. This might include basic firearm safety courses, sporting clays instruction, personal protection coaching, or home safety walkthroughs.

They work regularly with: - Berwyn Rod & Gun Club (Bowie, MD)—where all shooting courses happen - Accuforge Gunsmithing—NRA Instructor Counselor and FFL07+SOT - LADIES First Defense—fellow Maryland NRA instructor - J2 Defense (Prince Frederick, MD)—specializing in firearms sales and training

The business maintains an extensive collection of resources on their website including links to Maryland firearms law, handgun roster information, Maryland State Police licensing portals, NRA course catalogs, and recommended suppliers for ammunition, tactical clothing (5.11 Tactical, Dene Adams, Helikon-Tex, Vertx, Nine Line), cleaning products (Real Avid), and concealed carry accessories (UnderTech Undercover).