Overview

This is an MSP-approved firearms safety training class that satisfies the training requirements to apply for the Handgun Qualification License (HQL). The Maryland Firearms Safety Act of 2013 the H.Q.L. is now required to purchase a new handgun in the state of Maryland. This class is for NON-EXEMPT residents of Maryland who wish to apply for the Handgun Qualification License (HQL) in order to purchase a handgun. Exemption details can be found on the Maryland State Police website: https:// mdsp.maryland.gov.

 

Class Description

This class consists of 4-hours of classroom instruction and approximately 1-hour of range time. During the classroom portion of this class, the following topics will be discussed: Application Process, State Firearm Law, Home Firearm Safety and Handgun Mechanisms, and Operations. During the range portion of this class, there will be a “live- fire” component in which each student must safely shoot a minimum of 10 rounds from a handgun. Upon successful completion of this class, each student will receive their Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Training Certificate.

 

Student Requirements: 

-Students must bring a valid Driver’s License or State Issued ID to class with them for verification. 

-Students must arrive on time and be present for the entire duration of the class. 

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What’s NOT Included

(Ammo, Range time) - Students must provide ammo for the range portion and the fee for range time. This class does NOT include LiveScan fingerprinting, which is required to apply for your Handgun Qualification License (HQL). You cannot submit your Handgun Qualification License (HQL) application until fingerprinting is completed.