Firearm Safety & Protection Training for Queer Black Folks

Lesbifriends Travel is proud to partner with certified firearm instructor Paquita Wiggins to offer a comprehensive, safety-focused gun training tailored for queer Black folks.

Whether you’re seeking to obtain your Handgun Qualification License (HQL) or a Concealed Carry Permit, this training will provide you with the education, hands-on experience, and confidence needed to protect yourself and your community responsibly.

This course goes beyond firearm handling—it’s about empowerment, education, and reclaiming our safety in a world that too often overlooks us.

In a welcoming, affirming space, participants will learn firearm safety, self-defense principles, and legal considerations, all while gaining real experience at the shooting range.

📅 Class Date: Sunday, April 13 (Classroom Training)
📅 Shooting Range Date: Saturday, April 19

🕖Time: 9 AM - 11 AM (for HQL) & 9 AM - 5 PM (for CCP)

Class Location: Downtown Washington, DC
Shooting Range: Baltimore, MD

(Exact addresses shared with confirmed participants. While firearm safety and protection training is typically a 16-hour process, our comprehensive approach ensures that participants receive the necessary instruction efficiently.)

Queer Black Folks looking to learn about gun safety in an exclusively curated, community-centered environment.

✅ 2 hours of classroom education
✅ 2 hours of firearm handling (at the range)
✅ All firearms & ammunition provided
✅ Instruction from a certified USCCA instructor

✅ 8 hours of classroom education
✅ 4 hours of firearm handling (at the range)
✅ 4 hours of legal & self-defense strategy training
✅ Meal included (vegan-friendly options available)

📖 Day 1: Classroom Training (April 13)

• Firearm safety, responsible ownership, and state gun laws
• Self-defense principles & legal considerations
• Hands-on firearm handling in a controlled setting

🎯 Day 2: Shooting Range Practice (April 19)

• Live-fire training & confidence-building exercises
• Tactical drills & supervised shooting practice

✔ Led by a Certified Instructor: Paquita Wiggins is a licensed USCCA instructor with 15+ years of experience.
✔ A Safe & Supportive Environment: Learn without intimidation in a space designed for queer Black folks.
✔ Empowerment Through Education: This isn’t just about firearms—it’s about preparedness, protection, and community strength.

• Cancel within 7 days = 50% refund.
• If the class is canceled, refunds will be issued minus non-refundable expenses.
• If Instructor cancels, refunds will be handled by the Organizer.

Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and take the first step toward firearm education and empowerment! []

Host or Publisher Lisa Gomes