L5 Tactical

L5 Tactical is a firearms training group based in Frederick, Maryland, operating from two locations: Jefferson Ruritan Club in Jefferson and American Legion in Brunswick. Their instructor team comes directly from active and retired law enforcement and military special operations backgrounds—they were picked for teaching ability, real-world experience, and understanding how adults actually learn.

"We are passionate about the success of our students. Before you spend your hard earned money, check the credentials and experience of any firearms school—there are many so-called professionals out there nowadays who are unsafe, teaching bad techniques, and putting out bad information."

L5 Tactical doesn't run mill courses. They emphasize personal relationships, training to a standard, and actually caring whether students master the material. Whether you're a complete novice learning the right way or an experienced shooter fine-tuning technique, their approach is the same: identify gaps, correct deficiencies, build foundation.

Precision Semi-Auto Handgun | 4 hours | $150 - Classroom deep-dive into fundamentals plus live fire range work - Instructors analyze your technique like a golf pro watches a swing - Requires: 1 semi-auto handgun, 1 magazine, hearing/eye protection, 100+ rounds - Students leave understanding how shooter and pistol work together to produce accurate placement

Closer Quarters Defense with Handgun - Level 1 | 6 hours | $150 - Tactical movement through common structures (home, office) - Close quarters battle (CQB) fundamentals - Covers home invasion, robbery, active shooter scenarios - No live ammo required—they supply everything

Tactical Semi-Auto Handgun Level 1 | 4-5 hours | $100 - For people who carry concealed or open - Merges precision marksmanship with combat shooting techniques - Training topics: weapons manipulation, drawing from holster, magazine changes, multiple targets, moving tactically - Core principle: "It's not who shoots the fastest that wins the gunfight, it's who lands accurate fire on target the fastest"

Precision Rifle - Level 1 | 1 day | $250 - Foundation course for novices and experienced shooters with limited formal training - Deep coverage: rifle types, barrel theory, optics and mounts, MOA vs. MilRad, reticle styles, stocks, chassis - Fundamentals of marksmanship, basic shooting positions, ballistics (internal and transition), ammunition selection, range determination methods - Even without owning a rifle yet, you leave knowing which rifle and equipment fits your needs

Precision Rifle - Level 2 | 1 day | $300 - For hunters and precision target shooters - Focuses on applying fundamentals to short and mid-range practical shooting positions - Training from prone, kneeling, sitting, standing, and barricade positions - Bring a friend as your spotter—shoot as a team - Requires: precision scoped rifle (zeroed), hearing/eye protection, 60 rounds, appropriate clothing, packed lunch/snacks

Precision Rifle - Level 3 | 2 days | classroom + live fire | $300+ - Advanced external ballistics science - Classroom PowerPoint first day, live fire second day - Each shooter receives laminated L5 Tactical range cards with elevation and wind corrections for varying environmental conditions at long range - Special block instruction for Kestrel 5700/5700x ballistic calculator users - Requires: precision scoped rifle (zeroed at 100 yards), 40 rounds quality ammunition

Precision Pistol Marksmanship | 6 hours | $150 - Same fundamental approach as their handgun course—designed for anyone wanting to enhance skills - Classroom fundamentals followed by live fire and individual coaching - Instructors correct deficiencies to achieve consistent accurate shot placement - Requires: 1 semi-auto handgun, 1 magazine, hearing/eye protection, 100+ rounds

Maryland HQL (Handgun Qualification License) | 4 hours | $75 - Required by Maryland State for anyone who never owned a handgun prior to 10/01/2013 - Covers Maryland firearms laws and safe handgun operation - Satisfies state training requirement before purchase - Upgrade option: add $25 + 2 hours for Utah CCW permit overlap

Maryland CCW (Concealed Carry Weapons License) | 2 days (16 hours) | $400 - Satisfies Maryland State training requirement for concealed carry applications - Legal aspects of deadly force, handgun handling, manipulation, shooting - Taught by active/retired law enforcement and military special ops with real-world experience - If you don't have HQL, completing this satisfies both MD HQL and Wear/Carry Permit in one course - No firearm? They can arrange a loaner for your training

Utah Concealed Carry Weapon Permit | 4 hours | $50 - Carry concealed in 31 reciprocating states - Includes all required paperwork - Note: Does NOT allow carry in Maryland, but covers surrounding states - For Maryland HQL graduates taking this: abbreviated 2-hour version for $25 (covers Utah-specific law portion)

Phone: 240-415-8943 Location: Frederick, Maryland area (courses at Jefferson Ruritan Club in Jefferson, MD and American Legion in Brunswick, MD) Online: Contact form at website

L5 Tactical is explicit about this: before you train anywhere, verify instructor credentials. Their team publishes theirs openly. Too many so-called "professionals" out there are teaching unsafe techniques and bad information. Your safety—and your loved ones' safety—depends on learning from people with proven real-world experience and teaching ability.