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    Don't Miss Our Next Free Event! Free Classes in Westminster, MD and Hanover, PA

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    Real World Pistol Skills

    Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    525 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD 21157
    • Practice drawing from a holster and accurate target acquisition
    • Learn to reload under pressure and clear malfunctions quickly
    • Build practical pistol skills for real world self defense situations
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    Upcoming Events

    FREE

    Real World Pistol Skills

    Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    525 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD 21157
    • Practice drawing from a holster and accurate target acquisition
    • Learn to reload under pressure and clear malfunctions quickly
    • Build practical pistol skills for real world self defense situations

    FREE

    Women's Personal Safety

    Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    525 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD 21157
    • Learn five situational awareness strategies to recognize and avoid threats early
    • Know what to prioritize to stay safe if avoidance is not an option
    • Understand the mental and legal preparation for a self defense situation and its aftermath

    FREE

    When You Can Use Force

    Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    165 McAllister St, Hanover, PA 17331
    • Understand the different levels of using force
    • Learn legal and ethical guidelines for using force
    • Develop skills and techniques to protect yourself and others

    FREE

    Caught in Chaos

    Thursday, November 5th, 2026

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    525 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD 21157
    • Recognize what sudden public chaos looks like and the first move to make
    • Build a plan for you and your family before trouble starts
    • Learn to move safely through a crowd and find your way out

    FREE

    Women's Personal Safety

    Tuesday, November 17th, 2026

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    165 McAllister St, Hanover, PA 17331
    • Learn five situational awareness strategies to recognize and avoid threats early
    • Know what to prioritize to stay safe if avoidance is not an option
    • Understand the mental and legal preparation for a self defense situation and its aftermath

    FREE

    Protecting Your House of Worship

    Friday, November 20th, 2026

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    525 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD 21157
    • Identify threats and response options in places of worship
    • Learn legal and ethical guidelines for protective action
    • Build skills and teamwork to protect your congregation

    FREE

    The Urban Defensive Mindset

    Tuesday, November 24th, 2026

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    525 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD 21157
    • Learn about situational awareness in an urban or metropolitan area
    • Know how to identify red flags
    • Understand the considerations for applying defensive tools properly in an urban setting

    Where Our Events are Held

    Free events are held in Westminster, MD and Hanover, PA. Each event card above lists its location.

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    Westminster, MD

    525 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD 21157

    We are in the old Coca-Cola building on the corner of MD-97 and Old Westminster Pike.

    Paradigm Firearms Training Classroom in Hanover, PA

    Hanover, PA

    165 McAllister St, Hanover, PA 17331

    We are in the metal building we share with Dark Desire Window Tint and Vinyl.

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