With few exceptions, any Maryland resident that wants to purchase a handgun must possess a valid Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL).   This is a 3 step process including training, fingerprints, and online application with Maryland State Police.  Course tuition does not include the application or fingerprint fees.

Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.
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This is a beginner class that exceeds Maryland’s training requirement for purchasing a handgun.  Instruction is mostly classroom with a live fire exercise in our climate-controlled indoor range.  Students will learn basic skills including the following:

• Shooting fundamentals
• Operation and safe handling, loading and unloading
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Differences between semi-automatics and revolvers
• Home firearm safety including locks and safety devices
• Maryland state firearms law