Maryland Gun Training Center

Maryland Gun Training Center operates as a firearms instruction school focused on safe, competent handling. Founded by former Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Alvin "The Gunny" Guyton, the center emphasizes that gun ownership alone doesn't make you safe—ability to handle a firearm responsibly does.

• •Maryland Handgun Wear & Carry License — State Police approved, required for carry permits
• •Basic Rifle Shooting — rifle types, parts, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, cleaning and storage
• •Basic Shotgun Shooting — 8-hour weekend course covering shotgun operation, home defense basics, and Maryland lethal force law
• •Armed Home Defense — practical defensive scenarios inside the home
• •Personal Protection Inside/Outside the Home — situational awareness and decision-making
• •Pistol Shooting Skill Builder — improve marksmanship and technique

All instructors are fully certified by Maryland State Police and the National Rifle Association. Leadership includes:

Gennady (Gene) Belotserkovsky — Co-Owner and Executive Vice President, NRA Certified in pistol, rifle, and shotgun

Natalia Frumkina-Pyatov — Chief Firearms Instructor, NRA Training Counselor with certifications in personal protection and range safety

Most classes require 50 rounds of ammunition and a firearm. Don't have gear? The center rents rifles ($50) and shotguns ($5), and provides ammunition ($20) and eye/ear protection at cost or free depending on the class.

The center's mission is straightforward: help gun owners gain confidence in operating firearms and improve marksmanship. Whether you're learning basics or training to compete, instruction is priced for accessibility without cutting corners on quality or experience.