Unless otherwise exempt, as of October 1, 2013, a Maryland resident must possess a valid Handgun Qualification License before he/she may purchase, rent, or receive a handgun. Follow this link for more information from the Maryland State Police:
http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/HandgunQualificationLicense.aspx
This 4 hour course exceeds the requirements of the Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) and will enhance your knowledge of how a handgun functions and how to use it safely. In this course we will review:
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- Maryland and Federal gun laws
- Basic Safety Rules
- Firearm Types and Actions
- Ammunition Function and Selection
- Malfunctions and Stoppage Drills
- Use of Deadly Force
- Interaction with Law Enforcement
- Interstate Travel with Firearms
- Students should plan to bring:
- Boxed lunch
- Pen and pad
** While this course meets the training requirements that allow for the purchase of a firearm, we strongly recommend that you consider a more in-depth training experience. Consider participating in the next "Intro to Tactical Defensive Shooting" course by clicking on our CALENDAR. We will apply $50 of your HQL tuition towards your next registration.
Class Size: Minimum - 4
Deposit due at time of registration. Deposits are non-refundable but may be applied to 1 future class within 12 months.