FAQ's

What order should I take classes in?

This is dependent upon the knowledge you want to gain first:

• Personal or Home Defense: If you are looking for one class packed with knowledge in multiple areas, take the Complete Course. It combines the Basic Handgun and Home Defense classes and also includes a lot of information from the Legal Use of Force Class. If you just want to get your feet wet, then start with either the Home Defense or Basic Firearm class.

• AVERT (Active Violence Emergency Response Training): A course everyone should take ASAP. Active shootings continue to be on the rise with a total of 655 in the U.S. last year. This 4-hr class is essential.

• Emergency First Aid: Save a Life - Control the Bleed is a quick 2-hour class to learn the fundamentals of controlling life-threatening bleeding. If you desire to have a more expansive amount of emergency first aid knowledge in your toolkit (really great for parents as well as for those taking care of their parents), then the Emergency First Aid Fundamentals class is the one for you. It covers a wide variety of medical emergencies. 

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Read full descriptions of each course on the Classes page to learn more.

What are the SIRT guns Stellr Defense trains with?

SIRT (Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger) guns are designed to feel exactly like a real firearm yet give students the benefit of higher-level training by operating with a laser instead of live-fire ammo. This provides us with immediate feedback when assessing your shooting skills in the classroom. It's also a much better training tool when compared to dry firing with a real firearm and is considerably safer. Lastly, SIRT guns provide students many more options to develop thorough tactical skills and train in defensive shooting scenarios. They are the perfect compliment to your range firearm practice.

There are 5 options of SIRT Pro guns to choose from when training with Stellr Defense, including those modeled after the Glock 19, Glock 17/22, Smith & Wesson M&P, a Pocket Pistol and a Pistol Caliber Carbine rifle. In this class, students get to try each handgun model and select which one they want to train with during class.

Am I allowed to bring a firearm to the class?

NO. For the safety of other students as well as to abide by the building policy, students cannot being a firearm to class. 

Is there an age minimum to take classes?

YES. At Stellr Defense, you must be 18 years or older to take the AVERT, Save a Life: Control the Bleed, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, or Real Estate Agent Safety and Self-Defense courses. You must be 21 years or older to take the Basic Handgun, Home Defense, or Complete Course. 

Are there any restrictions besides age on who can attend a class?

YES. The Basic Handgun, Home Defense, and Complete Course classes cannot be taken by a person who:

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• Has been convicted of a felony;

• Is a fugitive from justice;

• Is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance;

• Has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution. (The term “adjudicated as a mental defective” includes a finding of (1) not guilty by reason of insanity in a criminal case or (2) incompetence to stand trial or not guilty by reason of mental responsibility in a military court martial.);

• Is an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States or an alien admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa;

• Having been a citizen of the United States, has renounced his or her citizenship;

• Has been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;

• Is subject to a court order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner issued after a hearing;

• Has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Will we shoot real firearms in class?

No, we will train on SIRT (Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger) guns.

Do any of the classes offered by Stellr Defense count for the HQL or Wear and Carry Permit?

No. Although our Founder and Chief Instructor is certified by the Maryland State Police to instruct HQL and Wear & Carry permit courses, we do not currently offer them at Stellr Defense. We focus solely on the real-world skillset and education to protect yourself and those you care about.

What is the refund/rescheduling policy?

There are no refunds for classes, gift card, or product purchases; however, a credit will be issued towards a future class provided you contact us at least 24 hours prior to your purchased class.