Maryland Firearms Training Academy initiates private placement and seeks investment from accredited investors.
Beltsville, Md. (Ammoland.com) – Maryland Firearms Training Academy has announced the commencement of an offering (the “Offering”) to raise capital for the purpose of opening the Maryland Firearms Training Academy (“MDFTA”). The Offering is open only to “accredited investors” as such term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is being made pursuant to a Private Placement Memorandum (“PPM”) that was prepared by MDFTA and HighBank Securities LLC, a Maryland based investment bank that is assisting MDFTA in connection with the Offering. The PPM assists prospective investors in making an evaluation of the Offering. Proceeds from this Offering will be used to fund the build-out of MDFTA’s planned 49,500 sq. ft. facility in Beltsville, Maryland that will feature state-of-the-art firing ranges, pro shop, members’ lounge and classrooms.
MDFTA has completed the planning, site-location and feasibility portion of the project. The property is owned by a commercial developer who has obtained the appropriate permits and building and quality control sign-offs necessary to open the facility.
MDFTA’s mission is to establish one of the only five-star firearms facility to fulfill the unmet needs of the civilian, security, military and law enforcement markets in the Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia region. A wide range of firearms and personal defense training will be provided including safety/skills instruction and multi-level tactical training for law enforcement professionals. The coursework offered will be through contracted certified instructors bringing multiple levels of instruction from beginner through advanced.
The PPM offers an assessment of the facility, industry, market and opportunity, plus projected financial results and returns. Interested accredited investors can contact HighBank Securities LLC to receive the PPM.
Interested accredited investors and prospective members can also go to www.mdfta.com to learn more.
About MDFTA
MDFTA is a planned world-class, five-star indoor Firearms Training Center with state-of-the-art shooting ranges and an upscale full service retail store in Beltsville, Maryland. Our philosophy: For all skill levels, we want to offer the opportunity for you to improve your skills and have fun in a safe environment. Our facility and training programs are designed to offer a well-defined progression, like the path to a college degree. As you progress through the courses and demonstrate proficiency, you will earn access to shooting scenarios suited to your skill level. We will use firearms simulators to validate skills before moving into live fire exercises.
The facility will feature modern targetry systems and training equipment built to tactical standards, but available for all skill levels of consumer and professional shooters. A wide range of affordable memberships are available for both consumer and commercial use. The facility will also feature a limited number of executive club memberships which include access to a member’s only country club style lounge and separate shooting facilities. It will be located at 11460 Edmonston Road, Beltsville, Maryland upon completion of construction. The facility is expected to open in late 2015.
For more information, visit the website www.mdfta.com or email info@MDFTA.com.
About HighBank Advisors LLC
HighBank Advisors LLC is a Baltimore-based full service mid-market investment bank and financial advisory firm. The firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, raising capital, exit and transaction planning, business valuations, fairness and solvency opinions, loan workouts and debt restructurings, and distressed asset sales. HighBank was formed on a mission that our clients and our people deserve to have their highest expectations met and to receive higher value for their investments of money and time. For more information, visit www.highbank.com.
All investment banking services are provided by HighBank Securities LLC (“HBS”), a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA www.finra.org and SIPC www.sipc.org. HBS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HighBank Advisors.
Cautionary Statement
The securities being offered in the Offering will not be and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the securities laws of certain states, and are being offered and sold in reliance on exemptions of said act and such laws. The securities being offered in the Offering have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority, nor have any of the foregoing authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the Offering or the accuracy or adequacy of the PPM. This press release does not constitute an offer or a solicitation to any person in any state or in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such an offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so, or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or solicitation.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or future predictions, including events or predictions relating to MDFTA’s future performance. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Actual results and events may be materially different from any future results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. MDFTA undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made.