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About Us
Dedicated Instructors
Former Federal Air Marshal (FAM) with over 30 years of combined military and federal law enforcement experience, Miguel Bosch Jr, has the background necessary to deliver superior firearms training in a method that best suits adult learners. Honored as a Distinguished Weapons Expert by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Miguel will teach you the skills necessary to be confident that you can safely handle a firearm and take command of deadly force situations. Miguel has additional adjunct instructors with extensive law enforcement (FAM) and military (Special Operations) experience.
Upcoming Classes
- May 3-4: 2-Day MD Wear & Carry, Annapolis MD (Last one until the Fall).
- May 17: Stress Course / Shooting & Moving with a partner / Wear & Carry Renewal.
- June 7-8: Defensive Positions / Car Jacking Defense
Click on the "Courses" page for course description and to register. Hit the "chat" button if you have questions. Don't see the course you want on the schedule? Click the "Course Request" page above to sign up!
High-Quality Equipment & Gear
The Gun Commander training method utilizes Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger (SIRT) training guns, paired with Laser Activated Shot Reporter (LASR) target systems And the Laser Ammo Smokeless Range Simulator to provide a 100% safe environment to learn fundamental and advanced weapons handling skills. As you progress through your training, skills learned are put to the test on a live fire range under the guidance and supervision of professional firearms instructors.
To get your own SIRT or LASRX equipment, click on the following link and use promo code: Guncommander, and receive a 10% discount!
For Laser Ammo (Smokeless Range Simulator) products, hit the chat button to request a coupon code.
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Our Motto
Practice does not make perfect, practice makes permanent! Perfect practice makes perfect. While nobody is perfect, striving for perfection results in excellence. With some of the highest standards in the industry, when you train at Gun Commander, LLC., you can be confident you are learning the right techniques, the right way. Our small instructor to student ratio ensures you get the attention you need to learn the techniques correctly so you can practice on your own.
"My daughter and I have taken 2 group classes, as well as a private session with Miguel and he is top notch!" "Best class!!! Sooo much information with sooo much hands on, definitely recommend for everyone!"
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Programs
Firearms Fundamentals Course
This course two hour course is designed to give new and experienced shooters a baseline knowledge of weapons safety and handling. Students will learn proper stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger press, breath control, and follow through. Additionally, students will learn how to safely and efficiently draw from a holster. Training is conducted using laser training pistols and a shooting simulator in a classroom environment. Please wear a belt for the class as all students will be issued a pistol, holster, and magazine pouch. This course is scheduled upon request.
Cost: $125.00
Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)
This four (4) hour course satisfies Maryland's requirement for the HQL, allowing you to purchase, rent, or receive a handgun. In this course you will learn MD firearm law, home firearm safety, and handgun mechanisms and operation. In addition to the basic state requirements, you will also begin to learn the fundamental skills necessary for safe firearms handling and marksmanship. This course ends with a live-fire practical exercise.
Cost: $135.00 plus $25 range fee.
Maryland Wear & Carry (WC) and Wear & Carry Renewal (WCR)
Initial applicants for the wear and carry permit (concealed carry) are required to receive 16 hours of instruction, and eight (8) hours for renewal applicants. In this course we will go over in depth, fundamental gun handling skills, weapon retention, drawing and shooting from a cover garment, cover vs. concealment, shooting while moving, types of concealment holsters, and much more. Equally important as HOW to shoot, you will learn WHEN to shoot. This class teaches you the critical thinking skills necessary to make timely and appropriate use of force decisions. In addition to classroom instruction, applicants are required to shoot a 25 round course of fire with a minimum score of 70%.
Cost: $300.00 - initial applicant
$185.00 - renewals
$25 range fee
Guided Range Workshop (GRWS)
This course is designed to provide you with the opportunity to brush up on shooting fundamentals and marksmanship, and then practice necessary defensive firearms skills such as drawing from concealment, reloads and malfunctions, shooting from cover, shooting and moving, etc. all under professional instruction. Shooters should bring approximately 200 - 300 rounds. New to the GRWS line-up: Stress Course with Shooting and Moving with a Partner, and Defensive Positions and Car Jacking Defense!
Cost: $175.00 / per student, plus $25 range fee.
Personalized Instruction
Let's practice! If you want to ensure you are training the correct way, getting in solid repetitions, and building on your newfound firearms skills, then book a private lesson and take command of your training! Tailored skill building drills under professional supervision will ensure you are training the right way and under the safest conditions.
Cost: $75.00 per hour / per student
Introduction to Handguns - Women Only
This class is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental operation of a handgun. You will learn proper care and cleaning of firearms, and the mechanics of semi-automatic and revolver handguns. You will then shoot a variety of handguns applying what you learned, and receive individual coaching after target analysis. You will leave this class confident in your ability to load your own magazines, prepare the handgun for firing, and accurately hit your target within typical defensive gun use distances. This is a four hour course, with classroom time and live fire range time.
Cost: $175.00 per student, plus $25 range fee.
Judgmental Use of Force Evaluation
Already have your MD Handgun Permit but don't have the confidence to carry because you're still not sure when you can legally shoot? In this class, we'll review the legal requirements for deadly force, critical thinking and decision-making skills, then put your judgment to the test by working through multiple scenarios, forcing you to either de-escalate a situation or defeat a deadly force encounter.
Cost: $175.00 per student.
Introduction to Rifles
This course is designed to teach the beginning student how to safely and effectively operate an AR platform rifle in preparation for a defensive gun use encounter. Students will learn the components of the rifle, the cycle of operation, fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, loading and unloading, and firing positions. Additionally, students will learn proper care and cleaning of their rifles. This class is three hours long, and will be conducted completely in the classroom. Students must bring their own rifles.
Cost: $150.00 per student.
Rifle - I & II
Build upon the skills taught in the introduction course. In Rifle-I, we will sight in your rifles, test them out to 50 yards, and then learn how to run your rifle from 25 yards and in. Practice shooting from standing, kneeling, and prone, in preparation for defensive encounters. Rifle-II will cover malfunctions, emergency and tactical reloads, barricade shooting, and shooting while moving. Must take Rifle-I before Rifle-II.
Cost: $175.00 plus $25 range fee.
Handgun Inspections and Maintenance
Let Gun Commander perform the recommended inspections and necessary maintenance on your handguns. A certified armorer will inspect, clean, and certify your generation 1-5 Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, and Sig Sauer P320 & P365 handguns
Cost: $75.00 per pistol.
The Gun Commander Difference
At Gun Commander, your safety and success are our priority. We want to help you get home safely every day. That's why we provide hands-on training with limited class sizes to ensure our graduates are provided with elite level instruction, using interactive training techniques to maximize the learning outcome. Every student will start with a training gun, and graduate with a level of proficiency that will exceed your expectations.
Discounts Available
Discounts are available for:
Military
Law Enforcement
First Responders
Teachers
Nurses
Hit the chat button and tell us what category you fall into and receive your coupon code.