Events — Common Ground Collective

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July 18 · CCW Certification Course ($350 · 16 hrs · Bowie, MD) July 22 · Street Awareness & Defense — Survival Series (7PM ET · Online · Free) July 25 · Queer Defense Club Shootaround (9AM · Guntry Club · Small Groups)

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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS.

Jul

CCW Certification Course

9AM–5PM · In-Person · Bowie, MD · 16 Hours · $350 ($315 Members)

Concealed carry permit course, valid in 38 states (DC, MD, and VA included). Led by Que, hosted by Sarj.

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Jul

Street Awareness & Defense — Survival Series

7PM ET · Online via Zoom · Free

Online class led by Que Wiggins of Tubman Survival Academy. Focused on street awareness, situational awareness, and personal defense strategies.

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Jul

Queer Defense Club Shootaround

9AM · In-Person · Guntry Club · Small Groups · $45 Members / $50 General

1-hour small group sessions with more one-on-one attention. All levels welcome. Details sent to registered participants.

Jul

Info Zoom

7PM ET · Online via Zoom · Free

Virtual intro to CGC — open to all. Learn what to expect at upcoming events.

Aug

Pre-Range Safety and Firearms Handling Course

11AM · In-Person · Mitchellville, MD · Free

Firearm handling and safety orientation ahead of the August shootaround. Highly encouraged for first-time shooters.

Aug

Queer Defense Club Shootaround

9AM · In-Person · Guntry Club · Small Groups · $45 Members / $50 General

Monthly range day in the DMV. All levels welcome. Details sent to registered participants.

Sep

18–20

CGC Camping Trip

In-Person · Tubman Event

A weekend in nature with the collective — community, connection, and the outdoors.

Nov

Protect Your Peace — Session 1

Members-Only Programming

Emotional and physical self-defense seminar series, launching November 2026.

Jan

Protect Your Peace — Session 2

2027 · Members-Only Programming

Second session of the Protect Your Peace seminar series.