About Direct Target Firearms Training

Direct Target Firearms Training in Waldorf, MD, combines a professional range environment with instructor-led programs designed for newcomers and experienced shooters across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. At Direct Target Firearms Training, we provide expert firearms training through comprehensive firearms courses built around a strict, safety-first culture. Our NRA-certified instructors and Maryland-qualified handgun instructors break complex skills into repeatable steps using structured classroom instruction and hands-on practice, ensuring every student learns safely and confidently. Students progress through firearms fundamentals training and marksmanship training that reinforce proper stance, sight picture, and trigger control, while targeted gun safety courses address secure storage, family safety, and incident avoidance. Our experienced instructors offer personalized guidance and individualized feedback to help you master essential firearms training skills efficiently.

Each session includes live-fire coaching and dry-fire drills, with focused handgun training available for shooters looking to refine basic handling, control, and accuracy. For those pursuing concealed carry or higher-performance shooting, Direct Target provides structured training pathways that move students from core competency to advanced tactics. Options include general firearm training, focused pistol training modules covering draw techniques, reloads, and malfunction clearing, as well as defensive shooting training that develops movement, use of cover, and sound decision-making under stress. Range training classes integrate rental firearm options, simulator work, and scenario-based drills to build speed, accuracy, and judgment. Ready to invest in practical, responsible skills? Sign up today and take the next shot toward lasting confidence.