Edwin H. Chavous

Chief Instructor & President

Edwin is an avid Shooter with over 35 years shooting and teaching experience (sport and competitive).  He is an NRA certified Chief Range Safety Officer, Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun Instructor, and currently holds multiple CCW/Wear and Carry Permits with reciprocity in 41 States.

As a certified firearms instructor for numerous state and national programs, Edwin is known for his patient, practical approach to safety, skill, and promoting responsible gun ownership.

Instructor for:

  • Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Certification

  • Washington, D.C. Concealed Carry Certification

  • Utah Concealed Carry Certification

  • Multi-State Concealed Carry Training

  • Basics of Pistol Shooting

  • Gun Safety & Home Defense Seminars

  • Defensive Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun Courses

Certifications & Professional Training:

  • Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor (QHIC)

  • Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Certified Firearms Instructor

  • Utah BCI Certified CCW Instructor

  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO)

  • NRA Certified Instructor (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, CCW, Basic)

  • Chief Range Safety Officer, Associated Gun Club (AGC), Marriottsville, MD

  • Certified Instructor, Silver Eagle Group (VA), Maryland Small Arms (MD), and Guntry (MD)

  • Maryland Private Security/Private Detective Handgun Qualification

  • Tactical Handgun & Carbine (Levels I–III) and Vehicle-Based Tactical Training