Maryland HQL Qualification

Overview: 4-hour firearms training course required for new purchasers of handguns in Maryland.

Course Topics:

1. Pistol knowledge and operation
2. Pistol action types
3. Rules for safe gun handling and use
4. Ammunition knowledge
5. Fundamentals of pistol shooting
6. Introduction to Maryland firearms laws
7. Selecting your first pistol
8. Pistol maintenance and storage
9. State application process

No Prior Experience is Necessary

Please Note: If you have a Maryland Medical Marijuana Card, you are ineligible to receive a Handgun Qualification License (HQL) in the State of Maryland. Please do not register for the course if this applied to you.