Training Programs
Our Courses
Every course is available for on-site delivery and can be tailored to your organization. Select a course for the full outline.
Maryland Firearms Licensing
State-approved courses for the Handgun Qualification License and the Wear & Carry Permit, taught by a retired police supervisor and use-of-force instructor.
Maryland Wear & Carry Permit
The Maryland State Police–approved 16-hour initial course and 8-hour renewal course, including the live-fire qualification you need to apply.
Civilians · Armed Professionals Course details →Maryland HQL
The Handgun Qualification License course you must complete before buying a handgun in Maryland — classroom and safe-handling live fire in one session.
Civilians · First-Time Handgun Buyers Course details →Law Enforcement & Security
Certification and skills courses for agencies and security teams, delivered on-site.
Can You Hear Me?
Negotiator-level communication and de-escalation for law enforcement, security, and workplace conflict — built by a Crisis Negotiation Team Commander.
LE · Security · Organizations · Civilian Course details →Defensive Tactics
Practical, scenario-based physical skills for law enforcement and security professionals, taught within a use-of-force framework.
LE · Security Professionals Course details →OC / Pepper Spray
End-user and instructor certification in OC aerosol irritant deployment for law enforcement, security, and civilian audiences.
LE · Security · Civilian Course details →ASP Certifications
Official end-user and instructor certifications in ASP tactical baton, handcuffing, and tactical flashlight — delivered by an ASP Instructor Trainer.
LE · Security Professionals Course details →Civilian & Organizational Preparedness
Active threat, casualty care, and emergency response training for schools, churches, and businesses.
HEART Training
Hazard and Emergency Awareness Response Training — Paladin's flagship civilian course built around the HEART decision model.
Civilian · Organizations · Schools · Churches Course details →Active Shooter Response
Civilian and organizational training in recognizing, responding to, and surviving active attacker events — aligned with ALERRT CRASE.
Civilian · Organizations · Schools · Faith Communities Course details →Civilian Emergency Response
Foundational emergency preparedness — recognition, first priorities, bleeding control, and working with responders.
Civilian · Organizations Course details →Need something specific?
All courses can be customized for your audience and training environment, and we help subject matter experts build adult learning programs from the ground up.
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