Firearms Training
From first-time firearm ownership through concealed carry, defensive handgun, rifle, shotgun, and advanced application, Coastal Training Group provides a progressive path for students who want to build safe habits, practical skills, confidence, and responsible decision-making.
Start with your goal
- Brand-new firearm owner
- Delaware Permit to Purchase training
- Delaware concealed carry / CCDW
- Maryland or Utah permit training
- Improved handgun skills
- Defensive rifle or shotgun training
- Home-defense preparedness
- Advanced scenario-based development
Choose Your Starting Point
You do not need to begin with an advanced class. Choose the path that best reflects your current experience and what you want to accomplish.
New Firearm Owner
Begin with safe handling, firearm operation, ammunition basics, storage, basic marksmanship, and responsible ownership.
Permit & Concealed Carry
Start with the appropriate Delaware or multi-state permit training, then continue developing practical carry and defensive skills.
Skill Development
Continue into handgun, holster, rifle, shotgun, home-defense, situational-awareness, and scenario-based training.
Delaware Permit & Concealed Carry Training
These courses are designed for Delaware students seeking firearm-purchase training, concealed-carry preparation, or both.
Delaware Permit to Purchase + CCDW
A streamlined combined course for students who need Delaware Permit to Purchase training and also intend to complete Delaware Concealed Carry / CCDW training.
- One combined training program
- Two separate certificates
- Firearm safety and ownership
- Concealed carry preparation
- Responsible decision-making
Delaware Permit to Purchase
Training focused on firearm safety, responsible ownership, basic firearm knowledge, and the educational requirements associated with Delaware firearm purchasing.
Delaware CCDW / Concealed Carry
Concealed carry preparation emphasizing firearm safety, responsible carry, legal awareness, judgment, situational awareness, and practical readiness.
Maryland & Utah Permit Training
Students interested in additional permit options can explore Maryland and Utah training alongside Delaware concealed-carry education.
Maryland Wear & Carry
Training for students seeking Maryland Wear & Carry instruction, with an emphasis on firearm safety, responsible carry, legal awareness, and application readiness.
Utah Concealed Firearm Permit
Utah Concealed Firearm Permit education for students interested in expanding their concealed-carry training and understanding an additional permit option.
Build From Fundamentals to Practical Skills
Students can continue training beyond permit requirements through a structured progression of firearm-safety, handgun, long-gun, and defensive courses.
Firearm Safety Fundamentals
A foundational course for new firearm owners and students who want a strong introduction to safe firearm handling.
- Safe handling principles
- Loading and unloading
- Ammunition basics
- Storage considerations
- Range etiquette
- Responsible ownership
First Shots Handgun
An introductory handgun course designed to help new shooters become comfortable with safe operation and basic marksmanship.
- Handgun operation
- Safe loading and unloading
- Grip and stance
- Sight alignment
- Trigger control
- Confidence building
Basic Defensive Handgun I
Develop stronger handgun fundamentals while beginning practical defensive skill development.
- Grip and stance
- Trigger control
- Recoil management
- Practical accuracy
- Reloading concepts
- Defensive mindset
Holster Fundamentals
Learn safe and deliberate handgun presentation and reholstering while developing a responsible carry system.
- Holster selection considerations
- Safe draw stroke
- Garment clearing
- Safe reholstering
- Carry-position considerations
- Carry-system safety
Defensive Rifle / AR Fundamentals
Practical instruction for students who want to improve safe rifle handling and build foundational defensive carbine skills.
- Rifle safety
- Ready positions
- Zeroing concepts
- Reloading concepts
- Malfunction basics
- Practical handling
Defensive Shotgun Fundamentals
Develop safe shotgun handling, understanding of ammunition, loading skills, recoil management, and defensive-use concepts.
- Shotgun safety
- Loading and unloading
- Recoil management
- Ammunition considerations
- Patterning concepts
- Defensive application
Home Defense Fundamentals
A preparedness-focused course addressing family planning, safe storage, emergency response, communication, and defensive considerations inside the home.
- Home-defense planning
- Family communication
- Safe-room concepts
- Safe storage
- Emergency response
- Preparedness considerations
Defensive Mindset & Situational Awareness
Develop awareness, avoidance, de-escalation habits, threat recognition, and responsible decision-making.
- Situational awareness
- Avoidance
- De-escalation concepts
- Threat recognition
- Personal safety habits
- Decision-making
Scenario-Based Training
Advanced application focused on judgment, communication, decision-making, and realistic defensive problem solving.
- Judgment exercises
- Decision-making
- Verbal commands
- Simulated scenarios
- Threat assessment
- Problem solving
One-on-One & Private Firearm Training
Individualized instruction for students who want focused coaching, more personal attention, or preparation before entering a group class.
- New firearm owners
- Private handgun coaching
- Skill remediation
- Confidence development
- Family instruction
- Custom training goals
Safety First. Skills Second. Judgment Always.
Firearm training should do more than teach someone how to operate a firearm. Responsible ownership also requires judgment, awareness, safe storage, appropriate decision-making, and an understanding of personal responsibility.
Coastal Training Group uses a progressive training model so students can build fundamentals before moving into more complicated or advanced applications.
- Safe firearm handling
- Responsible ownership
- Progressive skill development
- Practical application
- Situational awareness
- Conflict avoidance
- Sound decision-making
- Continued education
View Upcoming Firearm Training
Coastal Training Group helps you understand the available training options. Current schedules, availability, pricing, and registration are handled through Coastal Firearms.