Gunpowder & Lead

Gunpowder & Lead operates with a straightforward philosophy: safety through education. In an environment saturated with misinformation, they focus on giving you actual competency with your firearm—whether that's understanding defensive tactics, home security, or concealed carry law.

Joseph Evangelist brings USCCA certifications in concealed carry, home defense, basic pistol, mass shooter response, and women's self-defense. He's also State of Delaware CCDW certified and Maryland Wear & Carry certified.

Desaida "Dee" Evangelist is NRA certified in basic pistol, home defense, and range safety.

Together, they've trained over 1,500 students across nine years. That's real experience, not just credentials on paper.

• •Concealed Carry - Maryland CCW and state-specific law
• •Pistol Fundamentals - Basic skills, grip, sight picture, trigger control
• •Home Defense - Family safety, storage, defensive positioning
• •Women's Self-Defense - Practical scenarios built for real-world situations
• •House of Worship Training - Security and response protocols
• •Corporate Training - Team-based instruction for businesses
• •Private Lessons - One-on-one customized training

They teach at established clubs in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties, Pennsylvania, plus Henderson, Maryland:

• •Blue Ridge Rod & Gun Club (Northampton County)
• •Easton Fish & Game Association (Northampton County)
• •Perry Township Game Association (Berks County)

Contact them about memberships at any of these facilities.

"Training for the world we live in today."

They're not running range qualification courses. They're teaching you to survive the defensive moment and what comes after.