Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)
Basic
Duration: 4 hours
Environment: In Person
$125.00
Fee
Ulysses White
| Date | Availability | ||||
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| Register Now | June 6 Saturday |
Gaithersburg, MD
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1 - 10 Students | 9am to 1pm | TBD |
Description
A Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) class is a mandatory 4-hour safety and legal course required to purchase, rent, or receive a regulated firearm. It consists of both classroom instruction and a practical hands-on or live-fire component.
Topics Covered
The curriculum is strictly regulated by the Maryland State Police (MSP) and must cover three core areas:
- State Firearm Law:
- What constitutes a regulated firearm.
- Proper purchasing and transfer procedures.
- Locations where you are legally permitted to carry or transport firearms.
- Requirements for carry permits, prohibited individuals, and laws relating to minors.
- Permissible levels of force and the use of deadly force.
- Home Firearm Safety:
- General handgun safety in the home.
- Preventing unauthorized access to minors.
- Proper locking/storage techniques and the use of safety devices (e.g., secure lock boxes).
- Handgun Mechanisms and Operation:
- Proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Differences between revolvers and semi-automatic handguns.
- Safe handling, including loading and unloading ammunition.
- Hands-On/Live-Fire Practical:
- A practical demonstration verifying you can safely operate, load, and fire a handgun. (State law requires safely firing at least one round)
Types
Basic, Handgun Fundamentals, In Home Defense Training
Documentation Requirements
The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.