make personal safety thoughtful, practical, and accessible

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About US

ORIGIN

Max Defense began with a hard truth.

In the years following 2020, millions of Americans became first-time gun owners — many with little guidance, inconsistent training, or exposure to unsafe habits. I saw it up close in my own circles: friends, families, and church members trying to do the right thing, but lacking clear, responsible instruction. The gap wasn’t about access. It was about understanding.

The turning point was personal. Someone close to me lost a family member to a preventable, negligent discharge. That loss changed everything. It became a promise — to teach firearms and personal protection in a way that puts people, families, and responsibility first.

Max Defense was built from that promise: to help everyday people protect what matters without creating new risk

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Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To teach honest, prevention-focused personal protection skills that help responsible people make safe, lawful, and thoughtful decisions — before force is ever considered.

Our Vision

A world where families and communities feel prepared, informed, and confident about personal safety — without fear, bravado, or unnecessary harm.

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Teaching Philosophy

Max Defense teaches a different way.

We prioritize prevention before force, focusing on awareness, decision-making, and de-escalation whenever possible. Firearms are taught as one tool within a broader, layered approach to personal protection — not the first or only answer.

Our instruction blends practical skills with legal clarity, human behavior, and real-world context. The goal isn’t to impress — it’s to prepare. Students leave knowing not just how to act, but when, why, and whether action is appropriate at all.

We don’t train for bravado.

We train for responsibility.

We teach so people get home safe.

Certified Instruction You Can Trust

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    3+ Years of Experience

  • CPI Certified Crisis Prevention logo with a butterfly graphic and circular text.

    Crisis Prevention Certified

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    Maryland Certified Firearms Instructor

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    CERTIFIED NRA CCW Instructor

Have questions? Let’s talk.

Whether you’re just starting out or continuing your training, we’re here to listen and help.