MD HQL License
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Effective October 1st, 2013, according to the Maryland Firearms Safety Act of 2013:
“Unless otherwise exempted, a person may not purchase, rent, or receive a handgun unless they possess a valid Handgun Qualification License (H.Q.L.) issued by the Maryland Department of State Police. Unless otherwise exempted, prior to submitting an application for an H.Q.L. or Handgun Wear/Carry Permit, applicants must complete a firearm’s safety training course by an approved and registered Qualified Handgun Instructor. The Firearm’s Safety Training Course, for the Handgun Qualification License, shall consist of a minimum of four (4) hours of instruction and affirms the applicant’s safe operation of the firearm which requires firing at least one round of ammunition.”
MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Course
- Common pistol action types
- Revolver vs. Semi-automatic
- Common causes of Firearms accidents
- Firearms safety and handling.
- Maryland State Firearm Laws
- Cartridge components and firing sequence
- Ammunition storage
- Shooting fundamentals
- Purchase
- Possession
- Transportation
- Carry Permit
- Pistol cleaning and storage
- Live Fire session
In addition to the cost of this training course, Maryland requires a background check $60 and a registration fee of $50 to the Maryland State Police after you receive your certificate of training. Your drivers license photo will be used for your HQL license.
MD HQL License
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Effective October 1st, 2013, according to the Maryland Firearms Safety Act of 2013:
“Unless otherwise exempted, a person may not purchase, rent, or receive a handgun unless they possess a valid Handgun Qualification License (H.Q.L.) issued by the Maryland Department of State Police. Unless otherwise exempted, prior to submitting an application for an H.Q.L. or Handgun Wear/Carry Permit, applicants must complete a firearm’s safety training course by an approved and registered Qualified Handgun Instructor. The Firearm’s Safety Training Course, for the Handgun Qualification License, shall consist of a minimum of four (4) hours of instruction and affirms the applicant’s safe operation of the firearm which requires firing at least one round of ammunition.”
MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Course
- Common pistol action types
- Revolver vs. Semi-automatic
- Common causes of Firearms accidents
- Firearms safety and handling.
- Maryland State Firearm Laws
- Cartridge components and firing sequence
- Ammunition storage
- Shooting fundamentals
- Purchase
- Possession
- Transportation
- Carry Permit
- Pistol cleaning and storage
- Live Fire session
In addition to the cost of this training course, Maryland requires a background check $60 and a registration fee of $50 to the Maryland State Police after you receive your certificate of training. Your drivers license photo will be used for your HQL license.