Course Catalog
Explore firearms, concealed-carry, home-defense, medical, and preparedness training from Coastal Training Group. Start with your current experience level and build the skills, confidence, and judgment needed for the next step.
Not Sure Which Course?
Choose the category that best matches what you want to accomplish.
- New firearm owner
- Delaware permit and CCDW training
- Multi-state concealed carry
- Handgun skill development
- Rifle or shotgun training
- Home and family preparedness
- Medical and trauma response
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Jump directly to the type of training you are looking for.
Safety & Fundamentals
Start here if you are new to firearms, returning after time away, or want to strengthen the foundation of safe and responsible ownership.
Firearms 101: Home & Family Safety
A practical introduction to firearm safety, responsible ownership, home readiness, safe storage, and family emergency planning.
- Universal firearm-safety rules
- Safe handling and operation
- Ammunition fundamentals
- Safe storage and access planning
- Family communication and code words
- Emergency and 911 planning
- Home preparedness fundamentals
First Shots Handgun
Introductory live-fire handgun training for students who want to become more comfortable with handgun operation and basic marksmanship.
- Handgun operation
- Loading and unloading
- Grip and stance
- Sight alignment
- Trigger control
- Basic marksmanship
- Confidence building
Delaware Permit to Purchase + CCDW
One combined training program for students completing Delaware Permit to Purchase and Delaware Concealed Carry / CCDW training.
Delaware Permit to Purchase + CCDW Training
Complete both Delaware firearm training programs through one streamlined course covering safety, ownership, concealed carry, legal awareness, and practical shooting requirements.
- Delaware Permit to Purchase training
- Delaware CCDW / concealed-carry training
- Firearm safety and responsible ownership
- Safe handling and storage
- Firearm and ammunition fundamentals
- Legal awareness and responsibilities
- Situational awareness
- Concealed-carry preparation
- Practical shooting requirements
- Two separate completion certificates
Maryland & Utah Permit Training
Add permit options beyond Delaware with Maryland Wear & Carry and Utah Concealed Firearm Permit training.
Maryland Wear & Carry — Initial
Comprehensive initial training for students pursuing a Maryland Wear & Carry permit.
- Firearm safety
- Maryland legal topics
- Responsible carry
- Use-of-force considerations
- Live-fire qualification
- Application-readiness guidance
Maryland Wear & Carry — Renewal
Renewal training for current Maryland Wear & Carry permit holders who need to complete required refresher instruction and qualification.
- Refresher firearm safety
- Current legal topics
- Responsible carry review
- Live-fire qualification
- Renewal preparation
Utah Concealed Firearm Permit
Utah Concealed Firearm Permit instruction for students interested in additional concealed-carry permit coverage and education.
- Utah permit requirements
- Firearm safety
- Legal responsibilities
- Permit application guidance
- Multi-state carry education
Handgun Skill Development
Build stronger handgun fundamentals and move from basic operation toward safe, deliberate, and practical defensive application.
Basic Defensive Handgun I
Develop stronger handgun fundamentals while beginning practical defensive skill development.
- Grip and stance
- Trigger control
- Recoil management
- Practical accuracy
- Reloading skills
- Malfunction fundamentals
- Defensive mindset
Holster Fundamentals
Learn safe handgun presentation, garment clearing, deliberate reholstering, and responsible carry-system development.
- Holster selection considerations
- Safe draw stroke
- Garment clearing
- Safe reholstering
- Carry-position considerations
- Carry-system safety
Defensive Rifle & Shotgun
Develop safe handling and practical defensive skills with the long guns commonly used for sporting, personal-defense, and home-defense applications.
Defensive Rifle / AR Fundamentals
Practical rifle instruction focused on safe handling, operation, ready positions, and foundational defensive skills.
- Rifle safety
- Ready positions
- Zeroing concepts
- Reloading techniques
- Malfunction fundamentals
- Practical handling
- Defensive application
Defensive Shotgun Fundamentals
Develop safe shotgun handling, ammunition knowledge, loading skills, recoil management, patterning, and practical defensive-use concepts.
- Shotgun safety
- Loading and unloading
- Ready positions
- Recoil management
- Ammunition considerations
- Patterning
- Defensive application
Home Defense & Defensive Mindset
Effective home defense begins before an emergency occurs. This training emphasizes planning, communication, awareness, avoidance, and responsible decision-making.
Home Defense Fundamentals & Defensive Mindset
A preparedness-focused course combining home-defense planning, situational awareness, family communication, avoidance, de-escalation, and responsible defensive decision-making.
- Home-defense planning
- Family communication
- Rally points and safe-room concepts
- Situational awareness
- Avoidance and de-escalation
- Threat recognition
- Emergency response planning
- Responsible decision-making
Medical & Trauma Response
Preparedness extends beyond firearms. Build practical skills for responding to medical emergencies before professional help arrives.
CPR / AED
Practical CPR and AED training designed to help students recognize cardiac emergencies and respond effectively.
- Recognizing cardiac emergencies
- CPR fundamentals
- AED operation
- Emergency response steps
- Practical skill development
Stop the Bleed / Trauma Response
Learn practical bleeding-control and trauma-response skills that can be applied during serious emergencies.
- Recognizing life-threatening bleeding
- Direct pressure
- Wound packing
- Tourniquet use
- Emergency response priorities
One-on-One & Private Training
Some students learn best through individualized instruction. Private training can be tailored to experience level, confidence, skill development, and specific training goals.
Personalized Firearms Instruction
Work directly with an instructor on the skills that matter most to you, whether you are a new firearm owner, want additional practice before a course, or need focused coaching.
- New firearm-owner orientation
- Private handgun coaching
- Skill remediation
- Confidence development
- Family instruction
- Customized training goals
Not Sure Where You Fit in the Training Path?
Coastal Training Group uses a progressive training model from White Level safety and fundamentals through Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown, and Black levels of skill development, application, leadership, and responsibility.
View Upcoming Classes
Current dates, availability, pricing, and registration are available through Coastal Firearms.