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Crooked Claw Firearms Training – Eldersburg, MD
Inclusive, tech-forward firearms training from beginner to advanced in Central Maryland
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Eldersburg, Maryland
Crooked Claw Firearms Training, LLC ( operates out of Eldersburg, Maryland, with course offerings extending to both private citizens and law enforcement across the BaltimoreWashington area. Founded by John Mimm, Crooked Claw benefits from his credentials as a Maryland State Police Qualified Handgun Instructor, NRA Pistol and CCW Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, and Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Instructor. As an active USPSA and IDPA competitor, John brings both technical precision and competitive experience into the classroom. The training lineup is robust, with core offerings including Maryland Wear & Carry Permit (two-day, 16-hour instruction with live-fire qualification and laser dry-fire training), Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL), Utah Multi-State Concealed Firearm Permit, NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, concealing carry renewals, and private one-on-one instruction tailored to diverse student needs. Crooked Claw emphasizes safe gun handling, fundamentals, and defensive mindset, enhanced with technologies like laser training to improve draw speed, accuracy, and stress inoculation in a safe, instructor-managed environment. In the words of the founder on Reddit: I run Crooked Claw Firearms Training in Eldersburg MD (...). My focus is on safe, ... To view the latest calendar or book a class, 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!