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Chalet Firearms Training – Severn, Maryland
USCCA-certified concealed carry and defensive handgun instruction with personalized coaching
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Severn, Maryland
Chalet Firearms Training ( operates out of Severn, Maryland, offering concealed carry, Handgun Qualification License (HQL), multi-state wear-and-carry prep, and defensive shooting fundamentals via in-person, private, and small-group formats. Patrick Pat Carpenter, co-founder and lead instructor, emphasizes teaching safety, legal awareness, and firearm competency beyond minimal standards. Pat is a USCCA-certified instructor in Concealed Carry & Home Defense as well as Range Safety Officer, with certification valid through August 28, 2025. His background includes military service, civilian instruction, and government contracting, reflecting broad experience across practical training environments. Course offerings include Maryland-specific Wear & Carry Permit and Handgun Qualification License (HQL) training, non-resident wear-and-carry permit prep (e.g., Florida, Arizona), renewal courses, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals (USCCA curriculum), and private one-on-one training focused on stance, grip, aim, and shot grouping. The training philosophy leans heavily on hands-on experience and real-life readinessnot just passing the basic certification. The program even operates a modest retail outlet, featuring products like the Nano-Ceramic Suppressor Shield firearm cleaning solution for both retail and wholesale buyers. Students rate the instruction highlyone reviewer on ShootingClasses.com said: Very good teacher, I learned things I've never been taught after a January 2025 class led by Carpenter and another instructor. To view upcoming classes or schedule training, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!