Concealed Carry (DC, MD, FL & UT) Hybrid Course

After you register a Zoom I’d number will be provided via email

Duration: 8 hours Zoom, 8 hours Classroom, 2 hours range

Environment: In Person

$300.00

Fee

Instructor Bio

Concealed Carry (DC, MD, FL & UT) Hybrid Course Video

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MONTH: See All June 2026

	Date	Location	Class Size	Class Time	Instructor	Availability
Register Now	June 27 Saturday 2 Day Class	Virtual (Hybrid) Classes. Zoom Link Will be provided District Heights, MD	10 - 100 Students	Saturday Zoom 8am to 5pm, Sunday June 28 Hands on Classroom 9am to 1PM	John Ayala	Space Available

Description

Topics Covered

If you are brand new to shooting, or just getting back into the game, it is recommended that you participate in our Firearms Training Basic Class before taking the concealed carry/wear and carry couse or before heading to the range for CCW/WCP certification. Firearms Training Basic Class 4 hours of hands on instruction from Chief John Ayala an USCCA and NRA certified instructor.

Instruction in the fundamentals of pistol use. (The care, cleaning, maintenance, loading, unloading, and storage of pistols)
Instruction in the legal aspects of firearm possession, carry and use, including the rules governing the use of deadly force in the District of Columbia.
Instructions to trainins concerning LAW OF SELF-DEFENSE
When to Use Deadly Force
Self-Defense Scenarios
Knowledge of how to operate your firearm
Understand common nomenclature and range commands
Knowledge of all safety rules

Inside a vehicle, the gun should be in a compartment separate from the driver’s compartment while also separating the firearm and the ammunition. It should be in a locked container and it should not be in the glove compartment or console.

Essentially, people in Maryland should transport the gun in a safety locked box or a mounted safety locked box, not in the driver’s compartment or within the driver’s immediate control. It could even be in the trunk. The trunk could have certain safes or locked boxes built in, which is common for hunters. They want to have a place to safely store a rifle and when they are going somewhere to hunt.

It is recommended to move out of the way in order to ensure that firearms are not in a zip-locked bag or a transport case. The case itself has to be separate, even disassembled if possible, and kept separate from the ammunitions. An individual should store it at the furthest end of the vehicle as far away from the driver as possible. Alternatively, the individual could put the firearm under the rear seat or mounted on the rear of that back seat so no one can grab it while driving a vehicle.

When a person is literally not going to and from the place they purchased it, and from a range or to and from a business establishment where they are allowed to carry it, there are exceptions. They include going to hunt, training, certification, safety class. The person may also be sponsored to have a weapon. There is really no other reason to have it on them.

An individual cannot transport firearms on public transportation because they are going to be in public around other people.

An example of someone who is never allowed to transport a firearm in Maryland is anyone with a prior felony conviction. If they do unlawfully transport a firearm, the law will prosecute them not only for the actual wear, transport, and carry but also for having a disqualifier, which is being in possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.

There is a good amount of crossover in terms of wear, transport and carry unlawful carry of a firearm punishments. An individual has to be very careful as to where they into the category and how the penalties could affect them.

For example, a handgun offense, the unlawful wearing or carrying is 3 years minimum. On a second offense, the punishment is 10 years to 30 years. They are all the same for first offenses and basic for either possessing or unlawfully possessing. The penalties increase if the handgun itself is stolen.

If the gun owner is stopped while driving into Maryland, and disclose that they do have a firearm to the police who was stopping them, they will be arrested. That means the person must return to the State of Maryland later because our penalties are much more stringent than others, especially surrounding states like Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

In states where the carry conceal licensing permits are distinctly different than in Maryland, a person cannot just carry conceal – even the exception has made it illegal for law enforcement, both current and former law enforcement on state and federal levels, or for the military to do this.

Expectations and Outcomes

At the end of the course Students will receive the certification to receive their CCL prermit and a Certifacate of complation.

Types

Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Location and Schedule

Segment	Location	Address	Schedule
Classroom	Archangel Training Academy	5758 Silver Hill RD, District Heights MD	Dates/Times vary (see registration)
Range Time	Maryland Small Arms	9801 Fallard CT, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772	Immediately following the classroom session on a weekday.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

*The student is responsible for application fees, fingerprinting fees, and any other fees required by the state you are applying for a permit.

Maryland Wear & Carry

Have to use Internet Explorer

Click the link below.
Licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov

Click Create a Account

Complete the registration form.

Type in the date Upper left
Type in the PCN/TCN live scan number
Print it off

All fees will be collected electronically at the time of application submission in the Licensing Portal. Acceptable forms of payment include Visa and MasterCard.

Original/Initial – $125.00 – Fingerprint Fees not included
Renewal – $75.00 – Fingerprints not required
Replacement/Modification – $20.00 – Fingerprints not required

No chrome
No Apple products
No Hand written format will be accepted.

My HQL # QHIC-2020-0104

Wear and Carry: Below is the information that you should provide to the LiveScan technician for fingerprinting:
Agency Authorization Number: 9400082484

Agency ORI Number: MDMSP6000

Reason Fingerprinted: MD Public Safety Article, Section 5-305

For fingerprints and passport photo contact one of the agencies below:

PreventFirst (Notory available)
3710 Rivera Street
Temple Hills MD
301-423-5414
Mon - Fri 10am to 4:30pm
Sunday 12pm to 3pm
Or
Maryland Small Arms
Contact Nick
410-350-1540

Wear and Carry MD Gun Laws

Maryland Concealed Carry Gun Laws: WCHP & Reciprocity Map | USCCA(Last Updated 05/18/2021) (usconcealedcarry.com)

Metropolitan Police Department | Washington, DC

Firearms Registration Branch 441 4th Street, NW • Room 550 S • Washington, DC 20001 | Phone (202) 727-4275 | TTY 771 | Email firearms.adminbox@dc.gov

Register. Apply. Renew.

Most of the application process for firearm registration or concealed carry licenses can now be completed online — fast, secure, and convenient.

Begin by creating a registration profile

What you can do online:

Register a firearm
Apply for a Concealed Carry License (CCL)*
Renew a CCL

*Requires a registered firearm

Why use the portal?

Submit and track your application online
Save time by entering your personal information once
Complete CCL renewals entirely online (no office visit required)

Note: For firearm registrations and new CCL applications, you’ll need one short in-person visit for fingerprinting (government-issued ID required), proof of residency, and your training certificate.

Watch the online firearms safety training

Book an appointment

In-Person Services.

if you prefer to conduct business face-to-face, here's how.

Firearm Registration

Complete the required online firearms training in advance and bring the certificate
Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged
See the full list of required documents

Concealed Carry License (CCL) Application and Renewal

Applications may be submitted in person
Renewals may be submitted in person or by mail

NOTE:
Do NOT bring your firearm to the
Firearms Registration Branch

LEARN MORE ABOUT LEGAL FIREARMS IN DC

mpdc.dc.gov/firearms

Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL)

DC Security Associates (DCSA)

1413 K Street, NW, 10th Floor

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 964-2010

Email: contactus@dcsallc.com

Website: www.dcsallc.com

Please click the link below and follow the instructions to get started with your firearms transfer.

DCSA (https://www.dcsallc.com/firearms-transfers)

G & D FFL

1317 F St. NW suite 700

Washington, DC 20004?

P. (202) 288-6290

E. Contactus@ganddffl.com

APPOINTMENT ONLY

Tuesday-Friday: 9am - 6pm

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Please click the link below and follow the instructions to get started with your firearms transfer.

Transfer Steps | G and D (ganddffl.com)

Application Process:

The process can take up to 90 days.

Appointment for DC Concealed Carry

Concealed carry insurance
Concealed carry insurance is a type of specialized liability coverage that takes care of legal fees and other expenses that may arise if you injure or kill someone using a concealed weapon such as a handgun. Coverage typically applies if you shoot another person in self-defense but you may also be covered in other situations such as if your firearm discharges without you pulling the trigger.

USCCA Membership

1. Join the USCCA today for the peace-of-mind trusted by 500,000 Americans. Don't risk your life and livelihood. Join now to discover your exclusive member benefits!

Family Protection · Defending Family · Critical Response Team

https://www.usconcealedcarry .com/referral?id=MDAxMGEwMDAwMURtSHVPQUFW&tID=5bf43111b0cd6

2. XINSURANCE. “Firearms & Concealed Carry Liability Insurance for Gun Owners.” Accessed March 29, 2024.

3. Second Call Defense. “Civil Liability and Self-Defense – It’s Not Over Until It’s Over.” Accessed March 29, 2024.

4. CCW Safe. “Compare Plans.” Accessed March 29, 2024.

News Link

Man Cleaning Gun Accidentally Fires, Killing Neighbor in DC – NBC4 Washington (nbcwashington.com)

DC Concealed Carry Permits sought in response to crime increase, firearm instructor says (fox5dc.com)

As of January 1, 2021, the Firearms Registration Branch has discontinued printing Hard ID cards (Licenses). All Concealed carry permits approved on or after January 1, 2021, will receive, via email, a notification that the application has been reviewed and approved. This paper license, or an electronic copy of the license, must be on you at all times while carring your weapon.

Refund Policy
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS - All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date unless notice of cancellation is 7 days or more of the scheduled course. Payments are able to be transferred to another individual, however the cancellation policy will still apply and it's upon the purchaser to notify Archangel Training Academy in advance of the change.

Archangel Training Academy reserves the right to reschedule any course date due to the minimum number of scheduled customers not being met, all deposits will be held for a future course date to be determined by Archangel Training Academy.

Range Schedule Policy:

Any cancellation or reschedule made less than 24 hours will result in a cancellation fee. The amount of the fee will be equal to 100 percent of the range fee $40.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for your range time, we may not be able to accommodate you. In this case, the same cancellation fee will apply. We will do our very best to reschedule your range time for another time that is convenient to you.
In the event of a true, unavoidable emergency, all or part of your cancellation fee may be applied to future range fees.

Students who missplace their range certificate must pay $100 to receive a new range certificate.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

WASHINGTON DC CONCEALED CARRY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting all of the Eligibility Requirements to Register a Firearm, an individual applying to carry a concealed firearm must meet the following suitability requirements:

Meets all the requirements for a person registering a firearm.
Completed a firearms training course by an instructor certified by the Chief ( You may apply for an exemption based on previous training within the past 2 years)
Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance, unless the habitual use of a controlled dangerous substance is under licensed medical direction.
Has not exhibited propensity for violence or instability that may reasonably render a person’s possession of a concealed pistol a danger to the person or another.
Does not currently suffer nor has suffered in the previous five years from any mental disorder, illness, or condition that creates a substantial risk that he or she is a danger to himself or herself or others.

MARYLAND REQUIREMENTS

Approved Wear and Carry Permit training courses are offered by Maryland State Police approved Qualified Handgun Instructors who have established an account through the Maryland State Police MyLicense/E-Gov site. Training is valid until the permit expiration. However, you must receive subsequent training within 2 years of submitting your renewal or subsequent application.
Wear and Carry Permit (maryland.gov)

HQL Description

The Maryland Handgun Qualification License is required to purchase and or rent a handgun in the state of Maryland. This is not a carry permit.

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE LICENSING DIVISION HQL SECTION

EMAIL:

msp.hql@maryland.gov

Hapndgun Qualification License (HQL) Account Login/Creation
https://emdsp.mdsp.org/egov/Login.aspx

Click create User account
Fill in information and save it....

Record your username and password.

Log in and continue fill in the blanks.

My HQL # QHIC-2020-0104

L fingerprints contact one of the agencies below:

PreventFirst (Notory available)
3710 Rivera Street
Temple Hills MD
301-423-5414
Mon - Fri 10am to 4:30pm
Sunday 12pm to 3pm
Or
Maryland Small Arms
Contact Nick
410-350-1540

Below is the information that you should provide to the live scan technician for fingerprinting:

Agency authorization number: 1300004845
Age ncy ORI number: MD920511Z
Reason fingerprinted: MD Public safety article. Section 5-117.1 Petaining to handgun qualification license.

I will approve your application after you have completed the course.

As of January 1, 2021, the Maryland State Police Licensing Division has discontinued printing Handgun Qualification Licenses (HQL). All HQL applicants approved on or after January 1, 2021, will receive, via email, a notification that the application has been reviewed and approved. Approved applications will have the HQL attached to the email. Applicants have the option of printing the HQL if they desire a paper copy of the license. This paper license, or an electronic copy of the license, must be presented to a dealer or any other person, prior to selling, renting, or transferring a handgun, in accordance with MD Public Safety §5-117.1 and COMAR 29.03.01.06.