Become Trained, Confident, and Ready to Protect Yourself and Your Family
Three complete training paths for beginners and Conceal Carry Permit holders. One mission: take you from unsure to ready in a safe, supportive environment.
You Are In The Right Place If You Want To
Stop guessing, stop feeling nervous, and finally train the right way.
Start From Zero
You are brand new to firearms and want clear, patient instruction so you actually understand what you are doing.
Fix the Fear
You bought a gun but you are still nervous, uncomfortable, or unsure. You want that fear replaced with confidence.
Carry With Confidence
You already have your CCW but know that passing a class is not the same as being ready to carry in real life.
The Empowered Protector Program
You come in unsure and afraid. You leave trained, confident, and ready.
What you get in the Empowered Protector path: 3 Private Range Sessions, 1 Private Class, AND 5 Group Classes!
- Beginner Handgun Class Learn stance, grip, sight alignment, safety, confidence, and fundamentals in a supportive environment. Available as a coed class or a women’s only class. Group Class (valued at $125)
- HQL for Maryland residents State-required instruction so you can legally purchase a firearm in Maryland. Group Class (valued at $150)
- Maryland Conceal Carry Training Full 16-hour concealed carry course including law, safety, mindset, and carry considerations. Group Class (valued at $300)
- Multistate Permit Add On Get additional non-resident permits (UT, AZ, FL, PA) to carry legally in multiple states. (valued at $100)
- Done For You Paperwork Support We complete your applications so you submit everything correctly the first time. (valued at $65)
- Try Before You Buy Range Session Test up to 5 different firearms so you pick the right gun for your hand, comfort, and confidence. Private Range Session (valued at $150)
- Optic Mounting plus Sighting In Once you pick up your new firearm we mount, level, and zero your optional optic so it is accurate and ready to run, followed by a dry fire practice session. (must have optic-ready firearm for this service) (valued at $100)
- Iron Sights Dry Fire Training Session Build muscle memory with safe at-home reps for grip, trigger control, become proficient with iron sights. This private session is tailored to your setup so you build confidence and consistency with the sights you actually carry. Private Class (valued at $100)
- Live Fire Range Session Hands-on coaching at the range focusing on accuracy, confidence, safe gun handling, and recoil management. Private Range Session (valued at $125)
- Gun Owner Essentials Class With your own firearm learn disassembly, cleaning, maintenance, storage, and readiness for responsible ownership. You’ll also take home a new universal cleaning kit so you can confidently clean and maintain your carry gun and other firearms at home. Group Class (valued at $175)
- Confident Carry Clinic 1 Step-by-step holster draw, garment clearing, safe reholstering, fundamentals of carrying on body, shoot/no shoot laser simulator training, and more. Group Class (valued at $150)
- Confident Carry Clinic 2 – 2 Hour Outdoor Live Fire Two hours of outdoor live fire holster drawing, including movement, distance shooting, accuracy under pressure, and realistic carry scenarios. Private Range Session (valued at $250)
- Eyes and Ears Protection to Keep Your own electronic ear protection and protective eyewear so you never borrow range gear again. (valued at $60)
- Tribe Defense Academy Range Bag Exclusive program-only range bag to celebrate your personal growth and training commitment. (valued at $50)
- Lifetime VIP Membership Includes first access to new events, early registration for sellout classes, and 15 percent off all future Tribe Defense Academy classes and events. (valued at $250)
Total Value: $2100
Your Price: $1097
You train at your pace, with a personalized plan built around your goals—so you don’t just take classes, you become confident, capable, and ready.
Afterpay and PayPal Later are available so you can train now and split your payments over time.
empowered protector faqs
Yes. This program was designed for people starting from zero. Everything is explained step by step with no assumptions about prior knowledge.
No. You can start without owning a firearm. We’ll guide you through options, safety, and even help you choose the right one when you’re ready at your Try Before You Buy range session.
We start slow, explain everything, and build confidence gradually. Many students come in nervous and leave surprised at how comfortable they feel, starting with the first beginners class.
That’s okay. You move through the program at your own pace. Life happens. We schedule your training around your availability so you can learn without stress or pressure.
The HOME DEFENDER Program
You come in unsure and afraid. You leave trained, confident, and ready.
What you get in the Home Defender path: 2 Private Range Sessions, 1 Private Class, AND 3 Group Classes!
- Beginner Handgun Class Learn stance, grip, sight alignment, safety, confidence, and fundamentals in a supportive environment. Available as a coed class or a women’s only class. Group Class (valued at $125)
- HQL for Maryland residents State-required instruction so you can legally purchase a firearm in Maryland. Group Class (valued at $150)
- Done For You Paperwork Support We complete your applications so you submit everything correctly the first time. (valued at $65)
- Try Before You Buy Range Session Test up to 5 different firearms so you pick the right gun for your hand, comfort, and confidence. Private Range Session (valued at $150)
- Optic Mounting plus Sighting In Once you pick up your new firearm we mount, level, and zero your optional optic so it is accurate and ready to run, followed by a dry fire practice session. (must have optic-ready firearm for this service) (valued at $100)
- Dry Fire Training Session Build muscle memory with safe at-home reps for grip, trigger control, and draw work. Train with either optic or iron sights. This private session is tailored to your setup so you build confidence and consistency with the sights you actually carry. Private Class (valued at $75)
- Live Fire Range Session Hands-on coaching at the range focusing on accuracy, confidence, safe gun handling, and recoil management. Private Range Session (valued at $125)
- Gun Owner Essentials Class With your own firearm learn disassembly, cleaning, maintenance, storage, and readiness for responsible ownership. You’ll also take home a new universal cleaning kit so you can confidently clean and maintain your carry gun and other firearms at home. Group Class (valued at $175)
- Eyes and Ears Protection to Keep Your own electronic ear protection and protective eyewear so you never borrow range gear again. (valued at $60)
- Tribe Defense Academy Range Bag Exclusive program-only range bag to celebrate your personal growth and training commitment. (valued at $50)
- Lifetime VIP Membership Includes first access to new events, early registration for sellout classes, and 15 percent off all future Tribe Defense Academy classes and events. (valued at $250)
Total Value: $1090
Your Price: $597
You train at your pace, with a personalized plan built around your goals—so you don’t just take classes, you become confident, capable, and ready.
Afterpay and PayPal Later are available so you can train now and split your payments over time.
The Advanced Carry Program
You come in uncertain. You leave confident and ready.
What you get in the Advanced Carry path: 3 Private Range Sessions, 1 Private Class, AND 2 Group Classes!
- Guided Range Coaching Session Improve accuracy, confidence, recoil control, and real-world shooting fundamentals with personalized coaching. Private Range Session (valued at $125)
- Try Before You Buy Option For CCW holders who have not purchased a firearm or want to choose a new carry gun with expert guidance. Additional range coachinf session for those content with their current firearm. Private Range Session (valued at $150)
- Red Dot Mastery, Iron Sights Mastery, or Optic Mounting and Sighting In If you choose to run an optic, we’ll install, level, and zero it on your firearm before training begins. From there, we’ll work with you on red dot mastery drills to build fast, accurate target acquisition. If you prefer iron sights, you’ll complete the same fundamentals-based drills using irons instead. This private session is tailored to your setup so you build confidence and consistency with the sights you actually carry. Private Class (valued at $125)
- Gun Owner Essentials Training With your own firearm learn cleaning, takedown, storage, maintenance, lubrication, and safety practices for reliable ownership. You’ll also take home a new universal cleaning kit so you can confidently clean and maintain your carry gun and other firearms at home.Group Class (valued at $125)
- Confident Carry Clinic 1 Deep dive on holster draw, concealment, reholstering, carry positions, and safe movement. Group Class (valued at $150)
- Confident Carry Clinic 2 – 2 Hour Outdoor Live Fire Outdoor range session with movement, accuracy under pressure, decision making, and real carry scenarios. Private Range Session (valued at $250)
- Eyes and Ears Protection to Keep High quality electronic ear protection and protective eyewear so you have your own gear permanently. (valued at $60)
- Tribe Defense Academy Official Range Bag Exclusive range bag for program members only. (valued at $50)
- Lifetime VIP Membership First dibs on new events, early access to specialty classes, and 15 percent off all future classes and events. (valued at $250)
Total Value: $1450
Your Price: $697
This path is designed to upgrade your real world skills so your permit actually equals confidence.
Advanced carry program Faqs
If you already have your Conceal Carry Permit and you feel your skills are not where they should be, this is the program for you. You want better accuracy, smoother draws, and real practice. You want to carry with calm, not fear.
That’s okay. The program includes a Try Before You Buy option for your first range session so you can choose the right firearm with expert guidance.
Yes. The program includes indoor and outdoor live-fire sessions that focus on real carry scenarios and confidence under pressure.
No, with one exception. Confident Carry Clinic 1 must be completed before Confident Carry Clinic 2. All other classes can be scheduled in the order that best matches your training goals and availability.
You’re not behind. Skills fade without practice. This program refreshes fundamentals and builds them stronger so you feel grounded and capable again.
Afterpay and PayPal Later are available so you can train now and split your payments over time.
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Contact Us
- Camp Springs, MD 20746
- 301-410-9220
- info@tribedefenseacademy.com