Opened in the spring of 2000, the Firearms Training Facility trains Maryland law enforcement officers in skills related to the decision of when to shoot in the field as well as comprehensive training in how to properly shoot weapons. The facility is used by the Maryland State Police as well as 35 others agencies and includes pistol, shotgun, rifle and decision range components in addition to training in effectively containing noise, pollution and errant fire. The Operation/Classroom Building at the Firearms Training Facility provides state-of-the-art judgement shooting simulation systems for trainees.