Meet your instructor
Owner / Lead Instructor, Mountain Maryland Firearms Training
John Sagal
My name is John Sagal. I am the owner and operator of Mountain Maryland Firearms Training, formerly known as Boston Hill Training. I am an avid hunter and fisherman, a lifelong resident of Allegany County, Maryland, and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
I performed duties as a Security Policeman and Heavy Weapons operator (81mm mortar, .50 cal machine gun, and 90mm recoilless rifle), and served as an Emergency Services Team (EST) hostage rescue and counter-terrorism team member and leader while stationed in South Korea. I am also a retired Maryland State Police Trooper.
Upon my retirement from the Maryland State Police, I served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) as a civilian contractor embedded with the U.S. military in several provinces, from Helmand to Mazar-e-Sharif.
I am eager to share my training, experience, and knowledge with my clients at Mountain Maryland Firearms Training.
Certifications & credentials
Every course here is taught by someone who has carried a firearm professionally, in uniform and overseas.
- Maryland State Police certified Qualified Handgun Instructor
- Retired Maryland State Police Trooper
- United States Air Force veteran — Security Police, Heavy Weapons, EST
- NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Basic Rifle Instructor
- Maryland certified Hunter Safety Instructor
- 4th Dan Black Belt, Master Instructor in Hapkido, under Grand Master Chang Yong Sil
- Certified in numerous weapons systems; PSD (Personal Security Detail) operator
Train with John
Call 240-727-1932 to check upcoming dates, ask about pricing, or arrange a private session.