These are the official policies for Armed & Trained
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General Policies
In-Person Training: Concealed carry training is conducted in-person only. There are no virtual options available. Classroom trainings take place in Columbia, MD, or Oxon Hill, MD. You must attend the location where you registered.
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Welcoming All Levels: Armed & Trained welcomes participants of all experience levels, including those who have never handled a firearm.
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Age Requirement: You must be at least 21 years old or within 45 days of your 21st birthday to participate in training.
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Registration: Training spaces are limited and tend to sell out. Your spot is guaranteed only after payment is received.
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Accurate Registration Information: Participants must provide their legal first and last name, matching their driver’s license. Name corrections (not due to a clerical error by Armed & Trained) will incur a $50 fee.
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Confirmation Email: A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registration, containing class details and contact information. If you do not receive the email within 48 hours, contact phebe@armedtrained.com.
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Training Requirements
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Two-Day Training: Concealed carry training consists of two days: classroom training and a shooting qualification. Attendance on both days is mandatory to complete the training.
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Range Fee: A $50 range fee is required for the shooting qualification. This fee includes range time, firearm rental, eye and ear protection, ammunition, and targets.
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Bringing Your Own Firearm: Participants may bring their own firearm to the range (not the classroom). You will still be charged the $50 range fee and must bring at least 50 rounds of ammunition.
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Additional Policies
Weapons in the Classroom: Weapons (firearms, knives, tasers, martial arts weapons, etc.) are not allowed in the training room. Please leave them in your vehicle.
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Late Arrival: Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late to the classroom session must reschedule and will incur a $50 reschedule fee. Arrive at the range on time as specified in your confirmation email.
Document Replacement:
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Armed & Trained does not replace documents older than one year from the training date.
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The replacement fee for damaged or misplaced documents is $60 per document. Replacement documents will retain the original training date.
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Permit Renewal: Begin the renewal process 90 days before your permit expires. Priority is not given to renewal registrations, so plan ahead.
Refund and Rescheduling Policies
No Refunds:
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Participants who cannot attend their scheduled training may reschedule. Requests made within 48 hours of the scheduled training will incur a $50 reschedule fee.
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Armed & Trained does not issue concealed carry permits and cannot guarantee approval. Contact the relevant agency if your permit is denied.
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No Call/No Show Policy
At Armed & Trained, we prioritize professionalism and fairness. To address no contact/no show incidents,
the following policy applies:
1. Consequences for No Contact/No Show
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If you fail to attend your scheduled training session and do not contact Armed & Trained by 11:59 PM on the day of the training, your registration cost and any collected range fees will be forfeited.
2. Rescheduling Guidelines
Reschedule requests made at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled training incur no fee.
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A $50 reschedule fee applies for requests made within 48 hours of your scheduled classroom training or shooting qualification.
3. Contact Methods
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To ensure timely communication, use the following methods:
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Email: Respond to any email received from phebe@armedtrained.com.
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Text: Send a text to (571) 536-1069 or (202) 856-2516. Include your full name in the message.
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Note: Phone calls are not an acceptable form of contact.
By adhering to these policies, we maintain a fair and efficient training schedule. Thank you for your cooperation.