Welcome to Direct Target Firearms Training
Direct Target Firearms Training is a professional firearms training facility in Waldorf, MD that has been committed to safe, practical instruction since In business since September 2025. Serving Maryland (MD), Washington, DC, and Virginia (VA), classes are conducted at our training facility where beginners and experienced shooters alike find structured learning and hands-on practice. Our firearms safety & education programs include beginner firearms safety courses and emphasize safety fundamentals and safe handling in every course. Students build core skills through marksmanship fundamentals such as stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control, and progress into focused modules like firearms fundamentals training. We provide clear, classroom-based instruction paired with live-fire coaching and offer gun safety courses for families and community groups. For those pursuing legal carry, concealed carry training is available where permitted, taught with an emphasis on legal awareness, situational judgment, and practical drills.
Instruction at Direct Target centers on skill development and personalized growth, with intermediate and advanced classes designed to elevate speed, accuracy, and decision-making. Defensive shooting training and tactical scenarios teach movement, cover use, and threat assessment, while our certified firearms instructor staff delivers targeted feedback during handgun training and pistol training sessions on the range. Range training classes incorporate rental firearms, ammunition options, dry-fire drills, and simulator-based exercises to accelerate learning. Specialized offerings include womens-only courses, youth-friendly instruction where legally allowed, and 1-on-1 coaching to refine technique. Free consultations are available to match goals with the right curriculum and equipment. Reserve your spot today and reach out to schedule a free consultation so you can start practical, confidence-building firearm training now.