Master Arms & Tactical
Master Arms & Tactical develops firearms instructors and teaches Maryland handgun qualification courses in Glen Burnie. The operation is veteran-owned and staffed by Maryland State Police certified and NRA certified instructors. The path to becoming an instructor breaks into four phases: NRA Basic I...
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Master Arms & Tactical develops firearms instructors and teaches Maryland handgun qualification courses in Glen Burnie. The operation is veteran-owned and staffed by Maryland State Police certified and NRA certified instructors.
The path to becoming an instructor breaks into four phases:
1. NRA Basic Instructor Training – Foundation course for teaching candidates 2. Discipline-Specific Training – NRA Pistol Instructor certification and similar 3. Maryland Credentials – QHIC/QHIL (Qualified Handgun Instructor) license, which legally allows you to teach Maryland HQL and Wear & Carry permit courses 4. Advanced Training & Teaching – Continued skill development for practicing instructors 5. Continued Instructor Development (CID) – Ongoing training on weeknights, typically 2 hours or less
All instructors teaching through Master Arms & Tactical are paid very competitive rates. They actively recruit new instructors.
- •Maryland HQL Classes – Handgun Qualification License training required by state law
- •Wear & Carry Permit Training – Concealed carry permit coursework (two-part curriculum)
- •Private Lessons – One-on-one instruction available
- •Instructor Development – Complete certification pathway from NRA Basic through advanced teaching skills
- •Range Qualifications – Partnership with Guntry (state-of-the-art indoor range in Owings Mills)
| Instructor | Certifications | Background |
|---|---|---|
| John Flack (Chief) | MSP, NRA, Chief Range Safety Officer | Firearms proficiency and special skills training |
| Matt Frye (Director of Training) | MSP Licensed, NRA Training Counselor, Chief RSO | US Army, local/federal law enforcement, criminal investigation |
| James Covington (Senior) | MSP, NRA, BCI-Utah Certified | CEO Any Means Defense and Training, BSUGC Gun Club president |
| Denny Lucas (Instructor) | MSP Certified, NRA Certified, Chief RSO | Lifelong hunter and firearms expert |
- •Fingerprinting – Partnership with Annapolis Fingerprinting for HQL and Wear & Carry applications
- •Range Access – Qualified shooters use Guntry in Owings Mills for required qualifications
- •Maryland Documentation – Certification letters, training logs, and links to state licensing portals
Tuition must be paid in advance. If you need to reschedule, they offer one free reschedule. Second miss results in no refund. Cancellations within 2 hours of private lessons cost $25/hour.
- •Phone: 410-980-1045