Gun Courses with Dedicated Firearms Instructors

Welcome to the only defensive shooting academy on the East Coast.

Shooting skills are perishable, and sustained training develops the motor memory and accuracy needed to maintain proficiency. That’s why we created the GUNTRY Handgun Academy.

‍This structured program provides shooters with a progressive training path focused on self-defense, tactical decision-making, and real-world application. The curriculum is equivalent to nationally recognized programs such as NRA Personal Protection Inside/Outside the Home and the USCCA Protector Academy.

To enroll in the Handgun Academy, shooters must hold a valid Maryland Wear and Carry Permit, and only courses taught by GUNTRY instructors are eligible for certification. The program consists of 36 required hours of training, covering essential defensive pistol skills, tactics, and emergency medical response.

‍Graduates who complete all required courses will receive a challenge coin, graduate patch, and certificate. Being good at anything takes practice—make sure you learn from the best.

If this is your first visit to GUNTRY or if you are bringing guests who are new to GUNTRY, please arrive 30-45 minutes early.
Non-members are able to schedule reservations up to 24-hours in advance.
Payment is required at time of the reservation.
Cancellations are required more than 4 hours in advance of the reservation time to be refunded. No refund will be issued if the reservation is cancelled less than 4 hours from the scheduled time.
Only two customers allowed per lane. Online booking only accommodates registering 2 lanes at a time (4 people), call GUNTRY directly at 443-973-4867 to make reservations for 3 lanes or more.
Please watch safety video and complete waiver before first visit to GUNTRY. Watch video.

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If this is your first visit to GUNTRY or if you are bringing guests who are new to GUNTRY, please arrive 30-45 minutes early.
Non-members are able to schedule reservations up to 24-hours in advance.
Payment is required at time of the reservation.
Cancellations are required more than 4 hours in advance of the reservation time to be refunded. No refund will be issued if the reservation is cancelled less than 4 hours from the scheduled time.
Only two customers allowed per lane. Online booking only accommodates registering 2 lanes at a time (4 people), call GUNTRY directly at 443-973-4867 to make reservations for 3 lanes or more.
Please watch safety video and complete waiver before first visit to GUNTRY. Watch video.

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GUNTRY ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS
To complete the Handgun Academy, participants must successfully finish 36 hours of required training.
The Handgun Academy requires completion of Semi-Auto Pistol 2, Defensive Pistol 1, Defensive Pistol 2, Defensive Pistol 3, Defensive Tactics, STOP THE BLEED, and UTAH CFP (Concealed Firearm Permit).

Upon completing all required coursework, participants will receive a challenge coin, graduate patch, and certificate as recognition of their achievement.
Each skill level also earns a distinct recognition patch, signifying progression through the program.

Meet Our Expert Instructors

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Grant Lyons

Director of Training, Head Instructor

United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran

USCCA, NRA, UTAH Certified Instructor

MSP Qualified Handgun Instructor

Scott Aronoff

2003 Gold Medalist: Maryland State and Open Tae Kwon Do Championships

Instructor for USCCA and NRA basic pistol

30 years experience in shooting and self-defense

Mike Papesh

Over 26 years in Law Enforcement in Baltimore County

Former MPTC Certified Firearms Instructor

Current Certified MSP Qualified Handgun Instructor

Cerina Turner

USCCA Certified Instructor

Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor

Stop The Bleed trauma first aid certified

Jim McKee

USCCA Certified Instructor

MSP Qualified Handgun Instructor

30+ Years of Competitive Action Shooting Experience

Steve Wolf

USCCA Certified Instructor

MSP Qualified Handgun Instructor

15 Years Experience as a Law Enforcement Officer

Brian Bradshaw

USCCA Certified Instructor

MSP Qualified Handgun Instructor

20+ Years of Experience in Teaching and Coaching Human Movement and Motor Development

If this is your first visit to GUNTRY or if you are bringing guests who are new to GUNTRY, please arrive 30-45 minutes early.
Non-members are able to schedule reservations up to 24-hours in advance.
Payment is required at time of reservation.
Cancellations are required more than 4 hours in advance of the reservation time to be refunded. No refund will be issued if the reservation is cancelled less than 4 hours from the schedule.
Only two customers allowed per lane. Online booking only accommodates registering 2 lanes at a time (4 people), call GUNTRY directly at 443-973-4867 to make reservations for 3 lanes or more.
Please watch safety video and complete waiver before first visit to GUNTRY. Watch video.

I Agree

If this is your first visit to GUNTRY or if you are bringing guests who are new to GUNTRY, please arrive 30-45 minutes early.
Non-members are able to schedule reservations up to 24-hours in advance.
Payment is required at time of the reservation.
Cancellations are required more than 4 hours in advance of the reservation time to be refunded. No refund will be issued if the reservation is cancelled less than 4 hours from the scheduled time.
Only two customers allowed per lane. Online booking only accommodates registering 2 lanes at a time (4 people), call GUNTRY directly at 443-973-4867 to make reservations for 3 lanes or more.
Please watch safety video and complete waiver before first visit to GUNTRY. Watch video.

I Agree

If this is your first visit to GUNTRY or if you are bringing guests who are new to GUNTRY, please arrive 30-45 minutes early.
Non-members are able to schedule reservations up to 24-hours in advance.
Payment is required at time of the reservation.
Cancellations are required more than 4 hours in advance of the reservation time to be refunded. No refund will be issued if the reservation is cancelled less than 4 hours from the scheduled time.
Only two customers allowed per lane. Online booking only accommodates registering 2 lanes at a time (4 people), call GUNTRY directly at 443-973-4867 to make reservations for 3 lanes or more.
Please watch safety video and complete waiver before first visit to GUNTRY. Watch video.

I Agree

If this is your first visit to GUNTRY or if you are bringing guests who are new to GUNTRY, please arrive 30-45 minutes early.
Non-members are able to schedule reservations up to 24-hours in advance.
Payment is required at time of the reservation.
Cancellations are required more than 4 hours in advance of the reservation time to be refunded. No refund will be issued if the reservation is cancelled less than 4 hours from the scheduled time.
Only two customers allowed per lane. Online booking only accommodates registering 2 lanes at a time (4 people), call GUNTRY directly at 443-973-4867 to make reservations for 3 lanes or more.
Please watch safety video and complete waiver before first visit to GUNTRY. Watch video.

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