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Maryland HQL License January 25-26, 2025 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday
In-Person Firearm Training
** Ammunition is NOT included for this training. Each student is required to bring 50 rounds of 9mm, ammunition to qualify.** A firearm will be provided. These are a few of the on-line sites we recommend for purchasing ammunition. www.ammoseek.com , Buy Guns & Bulk Ammo Online | Magazines, Parts & Gear | Ammunition Depot
If you are looking to get the required training for your Maryland Handgun Qualifications License (HQL) you have come to the right place. The Maryland HQL is required in order to purchase handguns in Maryland. To obtain the HQL you must complete the required training provided by a Qualified Handgun Instructor certified by the Maryland State Police.
Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Training: Since November 2013 this training is required for most Marylanders who want to purchase handguns. Our HQL Training FAR exceeds the baseline requirements of the state. We provide all materials including firearms for this Course. Safety and security have been paramount in the life of TCP Black Shield owner Lord T. Walthour for almost three decades. In this Maryland firearms safety training course, students will receive instruction on firearm safety, handling, Maryland state firearm law, handgun parts and operation, and basic maintenance of a firearm. Additionally, use-of-force lecture will be included. This 16-hour course covers time in the classroom, our simulation lab and live firing on the range.
Concealed Carry Class Overview:
The structure and content of this class meets the standards for Maryland State Police and is mandatory for Maryland residents applying for the HQL License.
Concealed Carry Class Length:
16 Hours - This class is comprised of two, 8 hour days of classroom instruction and requires each student to demonstrate gun safety and proficiency as well as a live-fire component.
Wear and Carry Class Fee:
$50.00 Per Person - Firearm, hearing protection, eye protection and target are provided for each student & included in this fee!
** Ammunition is NOT included for this training. Each student is required to bring 50 rounds of 9mm, ammunition to qualify.**
THE LAW AND GUNS FOR SELF DEFENSE
If you choose to carry and own a gun it is very important that you explore your local and state laws so you fully understand your rights and the laws that govern gun ownership. It is also important to know your local and state laws governing the use of “lethal deadly force”. If someone breaks into your home, can you shoot them even if they are not visibly armed? If someone attacks you in public, do you have a duty to retreat? Under what circumstances can you legally display your gun? Are there places where you cannot carry a gun? Can you travel across state lines with your gun? These are just a few of the questions you want to answer as you make the decision to own a gun.
Neglecting to understand the legal issues including your rights and your risks is careless. You put others and yourself at risk. Also, the better you understand the laws the better equipped you will be to make quick decisions when under great stress. There are some basic defensive tips everyone should know and make part of their daily lives whether or not you carry a firearm.
That’s what we teach!!