Maryland Firearms Academy LLC in Baltimore, Maryland

“Steve is a great teacher. He is incredibly personable and informative. His teaching style really makes you feel comfortable with him. You are going to get all the information you need to succeed. Steve puts you through some real world scenarios and hypotheticals that think about how you might handle a situation. When you go into the mechanics of everything, Steve wonu2019t let you get away with bad habits. Heu2019ll drill in”

— Michael O. · ★★★★★

“I had a great experience renewing my firearm wear and carry permit with Steve at Maryland Firearms Academy. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth from start to finish. The guidance and information provided were thorough, and he made me feel comfortable and confident on the range. The process was quicku2014I was able to get all requirements handled efficiently and be ready to ren”

— Makia C. · ★★★★★

“Man, I donu2019t even know where to begin. Steve is a fantastic teacher. He is incredibly personable and his informal teaching style really makes you feel like youu2019re hanging out with a good friend. Imagine that youu2019re in school and youu2019re having a conversation with your smart friend about a subject youu2019re trying to understand a bit better. Thatu2019s what itu2019s like to take Steveu2019s class. Youu2019re gonna get all the information”

— Nic P. · ★★★★★

“I had an excellent experience with Maryland Firearms Academy LLC, and I canu2019t say enough good things about Steve Johnson as an instructor. From start to finish, they were extremely easy to work withu2014professional, organized, and welcoming. Steve is very knowledgeable and does a great job explaining everything in a clear, practical way. I learned a lot and felt confident and comfortable throughout the training. I would”

— Paul L. · ★★★★★

“Steve was very good with his firearms instruction and knowledge. After 24yrs of shooting and qualifying at the range, I always shoot with one eye open. With his persistence I kept both eyes open and shot better. Itu2019s something I have to work-on to become more effective with utilizing both eyes. Definitely have some homework and fundamentals, I have to do daily before we meet again.”

— Maya B. · ★★★★★ · 2025-12-12

“LISTEN!!! Angels in disguise! My gun permit was due to expire tomorrow!! My previous trainer flaked on me. I was referred to Steve & April and it was an instant connection. I knew I was dealing with professionalism. April immediately told me not to be discouraged. They may be able to assist. After a couple of calls, I was connected with Steve and we began the training. The next day, we continued the training and also”

— Sistah D. · ★★★★★ · 2025-12-30

“I had to renew my conceal carry permit and I spoke with Steven in August. He provided me with information regarding the date by when I should take the class before my permit expired. I followed up in December and he scheduled me for class. During the hands on classroom training, he covered new laws, stressed firearm safety, and answered questions in a patient, knowledgeable and professional manner. I learned a lot of”

— Brenda H. · ★★★★★

“I had recently moved from Frederick, MD to Bel Air, MD. I needed to renew my Maryland Wear and Carry permit and was completely unfamiliar with training resources in my area. After a quick Google search, I found Maryland Firearms Academy LLC and Steven Johnson. I cannot express how happy and fortunate I am to have ended up with Steven. Right from the start, (which was text messages and a few phone calls) Steven worked”

— Chris L. · ★★★★★ · 2025-2-8