Coastal Firearms Training Academy
Practical firearms, safety, medical, and preparedness training for responsible citizens, families, new firearm owners, concealed carriers, churches, businesses, and community organizations in Delaware.
“`Not sure where to start?
- New gun owner? Start with safety fundamentals.
- Need Delaware Permit to Purchase training? View the featured course below.
- Preparing to carry concealed? Start with the Delaware combined course.
- Want private, family, church, or business training? Contact us for custom options.
Train With Purpose. Build Confidence. Stay Prepared.
Our training page has been simplified to help students quickly find the right class without feeling overwhelmed. Start with the featured Delaware course, choose a training path, or browse the course catalog below.
Beginner Friendly
Patient instruction for first-time shooters, new firearm owners, families, and students who want a safe place to start.
Carry Focused
Delaware Permit to Purchase, Delaware concealed carry preparation, safety, mindset, responsible carry, and skill development.
Firearms + Medical
Preparedness includes more than shooting. CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, trauma response, and family readiness matter.
Delaware Permit to Purchase + Concealed Carry Course
Complete Delaware firearm ownership and concealed carry training in one streamlined class. This course is designed for students who need Delaware Permit to Purchase training and also want to complete Delaware Concealed Carry / CCDW preparation.
Students who successfully complete the course will receive two separate certificates.
- Designed for Delaware firearm owners and concealed carry students
- Combines firearm ownership, safety, legal awareness, mindset, and responsible carry concepts
- Streamlined class format instead of taking two separate courses
- Two certificates issued upon successful completion
- Ideal for students who want one clear path toward Delaware firearm ownership and concealed carry readiness
Course completion does not constitute legal advice. Students are responsible for understanding and following all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Choose a Simple Training Path
These paths keep the page easier to navigate while still helping students choose the right starting point.
New Gun Owner Path
- Firearm Safety Fundamentals
- First Shots Handgun
- Safe Storage & Home Readiness
- Cleaning & Maintenance Basics
Permit + Concealed Carry Path
- Delaware Permit to Purchase + Concealed Carry Course
- Maryland Wear and Carry Course
- Utah Concealed Firearm Permit / CCW Course
- Basic Defensive Handgun I
- Holster Fundamentals
- Defensive Mindset & Situational Awareness
Home & Family Safety Path
- Safe Storage & Home Readiness
- Home Defense Fundamentals
- Family Emergency Preparedness
- CPR / First Aid / Stop the Bleed
Course Catalog
Browse our core classes below. Use the buttons to register or view the product page for each course.
Delaware Permit to Purchase + Concealed Carry Course
A combined Delaware training course for students who want to complete Permit to Purchase training and Delaware Concealed Carry / CCDW preparation in one streamlined class. Successful students receive two certificates.
Price: $199.00Maryland Wear and Carry Course
Maryland Wear and Carry training for students who need instruction focused on firearm safety, carry responsibility, legal awareness, conflict avoidance, and Maryland application readiness.
$399 / $199 if added to DE CCW / $199 renewalUtah Concealed Firearm Permit / CCW Course
Utah Concealed Firearm Permit training for students interested in adding a widely recognized non-resident permit option to their concealed carry education.
Starting at $125Firearm Safety Fundamentals
Safe handling, loading, unloading, storage, range etiquette, ammunition basics, and responsible ownership.
Starting at $79First Shots Handgun
Introductory handgun session for brand-new shooters covering safe operation, basic marksmanship, and confidence building.
Starting at $129Safe Storage & Home Readiness
Secure storage, child safety, responsible access, home emergency planning, and safe household readiness.
Starting at $49Basic Defensive Handgun I
Grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, recoil management, and basic defensive marksmanship.
Starting at $149Holster Fundamentals
Safe draw stroke, reholstering, garment clearing, carry-position considerations, and carry-system safety.
Starting at $129Defensive Mindset & Situational Awareness
Avoidance, awareness, threat recognition, de-escalation, personal safety habits, and decision-making.
Starting at $89Home Defense Fundamentals
Home-defense planning, safe-room concepts, family communication, emergency response, staging, and legal considerations.
Starting at $89Medical Response for Gunshot Trauma
Tourniquets, pressure dressings, wound-packing concepts, scene safety, communication, and emergency action planning.
Starting at $119Defensive Rifle / AR Fundamentals
AR safety, zeroing concepts, ready positions, reloads, malfunction basics, and practical carbine handling.
Starting at $199Defensive Shotgun Fundamentals
Shotgun safety, patterning, loading, recoil management, ammunition selection, and defensive use.
Starting at $199Scenario-Based Training
Judgment, decision-making, verbal commands, simulated encounters, and realistic defensive problem-solving.
Starting at $249Church / Corporate Safety Training
Custom safety, medical, emergency response, and preparedness training for churches, businesses, teams, and organizations.
Custom quotePrivate, Family, Church & Business Training
Need a class built around your specific group, schedule, facility, or safety concerns? We can help.
Private & Small Group Training
Private coaching is ideal for new firearm owners, families, women-only groups, concealed carry students, and anyone who wants focused instruction before joining a larger class.
- Private handgun coaching
- Family firearm safety
- Women-only private training
- Home defense consultation
- Safe storage planning
Church & Corporate Training
We can build a custom training day for churches, safety teams, businesses, schools, HOAs, healthcare-adjacent organizations, restaurants, marinas, and community groups.
- Emergency response planning
- CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed
- Workplace violence awareness
- Church safety team readiness
- Staff safety orientation
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from new students and organizations.
Can I take Permit to Purchase and Delaware Concealed Carry together?
Yes. Our featured Delaware course combines Permit to Purchase training and Delaware Concealed Carry / CCDW preparation into one streamlined class. Students who successfully complete the course receive two certificates.
Do I need experience before attending?
No. Many of our beginner classes are designed specifically for new firearm owners, first-time shooters, and students who want a safe place to start.
Do I need my own firearm?
Some classes may require a firearm, while others do not. Course requirements will be explained before registration.
Do you offer women-only classes?
Yes. Women-only classes may be available for firearm safety, first shots handgun, personal safety, concealed carry, defensive handgun, and private small-group training.
Do you train churches, schools, businesses, or organizations?
Yes. We offer custom safety, medical, emergency response, and preparedness training for organizations.
Does this page replace legal advice?
No. Training information on this page is not legal advice. Students are responsible for understanding and following all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Start Your Training Path Today
Whether you are a first-time firearm owner, preparing for Delaware Permit to Purchase, working toward Delaware concealed carry, adding Maryland Wear and Carry, pursuing a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit, building home-defense readiness, or training a group, Coastal Firearms can help you choose the right next course.
“`Final course eligibility, prerequisites, range requirements, legal requirements, class size, equipment requirements, and pricing are determined by Coastal Firearms. Students must follow all safety rules at all times. Firearms training does not constitute legal advice.