Maryland Wear & Carry Permit: Initial Applicants

Description

Classroom Instruction: Part 1 (8 Hours Initial Applicants)

Course Outline:

1. Maryland Firearms Laws
2. Reasons To Own A Firearm
3. Firearm Safety
4. Purchasing A Firearm In MD
5. Handgun Mechanism And Operation
6. Gear And Gadgets (USCCA Mini-Course)
7. The Aftermath
8. Drawing Your Firearm
9. Common Semi-automatic Handgun Malfunctions
10. Ammunition Malfunctions
11. What to Expect At The Range
12. Traveling With Your Firearm

Classroom Instruction: Part 2 (5 Hours Classroom 3 Hour Range Time for Initial and Renewal Applicants)

Course Outline:

1. Videos of WCHP Incidents
2. Preparing for your Permit
3. The Legal Use of Force (USCCA Mini-Course)
4. Case Law
5. MD WCHP Common Questions
6. Firearms and Mental Health
7. MD WCHP Application
8. MD WCHP Renewal
9. Live Fire Qualification
10. Additional Resources

Topics Covered

Classroom Instruction: Part 1 (8 Hours Initial Applicants)

Course Outline:

1. Maryland firearms laws
2. Purchasing a firearm in MD
3. Firearm Safety
4. Handgun Mechanism and Operation
5. Choosing your CCW Firearm, Carry Position, and Everyday Carry (EDC) Equipment.
6. What to Expect at the Range
7. Building your Range Bag
8. Ammunition selection/Malfunctions
9. Traveling with your firearm

Classroom Instruction: Part 2 (5 Hours Lecture 3 Hours Range Time)

Course Outline:

1. Videos of CCW Incidents
2. Preparing for your Permit
3. MD CCW Common Questions
4. When to use Deadly Force
5. Common Semi-automatic Handgun Malfunctions
6. Ammunition Malfunctions
7. MD CCW Application
8. MD CCW Renewal
9. Live Fire Qualification
10. Additional Resources

Types

Basic, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training, Scenario Based Training, Seminars / Lectures, USCCA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Drivers License

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

Requirements

What to bring:

• Reliable semi-automatic pistol in a standard caliber (22LR, 380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP)
• Minimum of 2 magazines
• 200 rounds of factory new, non-hollow point ammunition (FMJ/TMJ/coated ammunition is fine). No remanufactured or reloaded ammunition.
• Sturdy belt
• Safe, durable holster (discussion point)
• Lunch There will be a 45-minute break for lunch on both days
• Water
• Notebook and pens/pencils
• The range is located on a farm, so appropriate attire should be worn
• Live Fire will still be conducted in the rain
• Sunscreen
• Good attitude and willingness to learn

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