Confident Carry II: Live-Fire Holster Training

Owning a firearm and earning your concealed carry permit are only the beginning. Confident Carry II helps you take the skills learned in Confident Carry I to the range for supervised live-fire practice.

This intermediate class focuses on safely drawing from an on-body holster, firing accurate shots, managing follow-up shots, and building the practical skills needed to carry responsibly.

The Bowie location is the better option for students who are newer to drawing from a holster with live ammunition. Its stationary format and one-student-at-a-time firing setup allow for more focused coaching while students build confidence with the draw, first shot, follow-up shots, and safe reholstering.

Choose Your Training Location

The price, class format, firing-line setup, and available drills depend on the location you select.

Please review both options carefully before purchasing your ticket.

Bowie: Stationary Skills — $199

The Bowie class includes:

• One hour of classroom instruction and supervised dry practice review
• Two hours of live-fire training
• Maximum of six students
• One student firing at a time for focused coaching
• Standing, stationary drills at a seven-foot target
• Range fee included

During the classroom portion, we will inspect each student’s belt and holster setup, review garment clearing, practice the draw process, and reinforce safe reholstering before transitioning to live ammunition.

Live-fire exercises may include:

• Baseline accuracy and controlled cadence
• Drawing to the first shot
• Drawing to controlled pairs
• Multiple-shot control
• Body-to-head target-area transitions
• Follow-through, scanning, and safe reholstering

The Bowie class does not include seated draws, shooting while moving, or movement-based drills.

The private Bowie range address will be included in your confirmation email.

Indian Head: Dynamic Skills — $250

The Indian Head class is held at Black Alpha Tactical Range and provides a more dynamic three-hour outdoor live-fire experience.

The greater flexibility of this range allows students to apply their holster skills from additional practical positions.

Live-fire exercises may include:

• Drawing from concealment
• Controlled cadence and multiple-shot strings
• Drawing and firing from a seated position
• Safely transitioning from seated to standing
• Small, controlled movement drills
• Drawing after limited repositioning
• Target identification and engagement
• Follow-through, scanning, and safe reholstering

All movement will be limited, instructor-directed, and completed within the range’s approved training area. There will be no running or uncontrolled movement.

Exercises may be modified based on weather, range conditions, class progress, and each student’s demonstrated readiness.

The Black Alpha Tactical Range address and outdoor-range instructions will be included in your confirmation email.

Prerequisite: Confident Carry I

You must complete Confident Carry I before attending Confident Carry II. No exceptions.

Confident Carry I establishes the safe draw process, garment-clearing technique, trigger-finger discipline, and dry-practice fundamentals required before drawing a loaded firearm on the range.

Having a concealed carry permit or previous shooting experience does not replace this prerequisite.

View available Confident Carry I dates here.

If you purchase a combined Confident Carry I + II ticket, you must attend Confident Carry I before your selected Confident Carry II date. After purchasing, reply to your confirmation email or call or text 301-410-9220 with your chosen Confident Carry I date.

Choose Your Ticket

Select the ticket that matches your preferred date, location, and class format.

Bowie tickets

• Confident Carry II — Bowie: $199 For students who have already completed Confident Carry I.
• Confident Carry I + Confident Carry II — Bowie: $324 Register and pay for both classes together and save $25.

Indian Head tickets

• Confident Carry II — Indian Head: $250 For students who have already completed Confident Carry I.
• Confident Carry I + Confident Carry II — Indian Head: $375 Register and pay for both classes together and save $25.

Choose carefully: Your ticket determines your training location, price, class format, and available live-fire exercises. Tickets are not automatically interchangeable because each location has separate capacity, range costs, and operating requirements.

Your exact Confident Carry II date should appear in the ticket name.

Skills Covered at Both Locations

Although the range setup differs, both versions of Confident Carry II reinforce:

• Safely drawing and presenting your firearm from the holster
• Establishing a consistent firing grip
• Clearing your cover garment
• Keeping your trigger finger properly indexed
• Firing accurate shots from the draw
• Cadence shooting and recoil management
• Follow-through and scanning
• Safely returning your firearm to the holster
• Building confidence through supervised live-fire practice

Required Equipment

Each student must bring:

• A reliable firearm in safe working condition
• At least two magazines
• 100 rounds of factory FMJ ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• An on-body holster worn on a belt at the waist
• A sturdy belt that securely supports the firearm and holster
• Clothing suitable for safely drawing from concealment

The number of rounds fired may vary based on the location, class progress, individual coaching needs, and range conditions.

Holster Requirements

Your holster must:

• Be worn on a belt at your waist
• Be designed specifically for your firearm
• Securely retain the firearm
• Completely cover the trigger guard
• Remain open when the firearm is removed
• Allow the firearm to be safely reholstered without using the support hand to open or hold the holster

Belly bands, thigh holsters, bra holsters, shoulder holsters, cross-draw holsters, purses, bags, off-body holsters, soft collapsible holsters, and similar carry methods are not permitted.

If you are unsure whether your firearm or holster is appropriate, call or text 301-410-9220 before class.

Range Dress Code

Students must wear:

• A crew-neck or other high-neck shirt
• Long pants with belt loops
• A sturdy belt
• Closed-toe shoes

For safety, no V-neck, low-cut, halter, off-the-shoulder, or loose-fitting tops are permitted. No sandals, Crocs, or open-toe shoes.

Both locations are outdoor ranges. Dress appropriately for the weather while still following the range dress code.

Important Information

Confident Carry II is an intermediate live-fire class and is not designed for first-time shooters.

Students must already be able to safely:

• Operate their firearm
• Load and unload their firearm
• Insert and remove a magazine
• Lock the slide open
• Correctly identify when the firearm is clear
• Fire their firearm safely and independently

The instructor may modify or stop an exercise if a student’s equipment, firearm handling, or demonstrated readiness creates a safety concern.

Review the ticket name carefully before completing your purchase to confirm the correct date, location, price, and class format.