Serving Maryland’s tri-state area since 2012, Clear Spring Gun Shop is a local firearms business known for the experience behind its counter and workbench. Its onsite gunsmith has more than 25 years of experience, while its instructors bring active and retired law-enforcement backgrounds to personalized classes for shooters of all levels.
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AccuforgeVeteran-owned and operated in Odenton, Maryland, Accuforge is a part-time gunsmithing business that repairs and maintains firearms while also creating handcrafted parts and artistically embellished firearms on its premises. Owner Chris K. Cockrum brings the shop’s hands-on work together with firearms instruction, including instructor training as an NRA Certified Training Counselor, and more than 20 years of embedded-systems design experience. Accuforge also holds an FFL-07 and has paid the associated Special Occupational Tax.BALTIMORE, MD
Tamarack ArmoryTamarack Armory is a Meadville gunsmith and firearm dealer with more than 60 years of combined shop experience, repairing and restoring everything from modern firearms to antique military and civilian pieces. Owner Mike Leonard’s full machine shop also takes on custom machining and parts work beyond firearms, while the shop sells new and used guns as a fully licensed FFL dealer. Each firearm is inspected and tested for fit, finish, and function before it leaves the shop.MEADVILLE, PA
Defensive & Protective Solutions, LLCFormer U.S. Navy police officer Clifford W. Owen founded Defensive & Protective Solutions as a veteran-owned Maryland company rooted in firearm safety and personal security. The business provides practical training for Maryland gun owners and security services for individuals and businesses, with Owen’s military and law-enforcement liaison experience informing its work.LA PLATA, MD
United Gun ShopUnited Gun Shop is a full-service gun store and sporting-goods retailer in Rockville, Maryland, combining an in-store firearms shop with online access to a claimed $500 million in firearms and accessories. Its particularly Maryland-focused service includes $50 FFL transfers, in-store Live Scan fingerprinting for licensing applications, and help navigating the state’s handgun paperwork. The shop also handles consignment sales and works with Silencer Shop on suppressor purchases without transfer fees.ROCKVILLE, MD