Maryland Wear & Carry Permit Training Course

Description

The Wear and Carry Permit training is 16 hours of instruction for an original application.  The approved training is offered by a Qualified Handgun Instructor and will include instruction on:

• Application requirements
• Introduce and Review Safe Gun Handling Rules
• Pistol Parts and Operation
• Ammunition knowledge and selection
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Holster selection
• Maryland Firearms Laws
• Home Firearm Safety
• Use of Deadly Force
• Mindset
• Interactions with law enforcement
• Shooting Range qualification with a minimum score of 70% accuracy.

Designated security personnel (security guards, private detectives, special police, and armored car drivers/guards) must shoot a practical police course of at least 50 rounds, from no further than 25 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.

All other applicants must shoot a course of at least 25 rounds, from no further than 15 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.

Types

Basic, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training

Documentation Requirements

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

Requirements

Any person who wishes to legally wear, carry or transport a handgun in Maryland must possess and maintain on your person a valid Maryland Handgun Wear and Carry Permit (handgun permit) issued by the Maryland Department of State Police.? Submission of the Wear and Carry Permit application does not authorize you to wear, carry, or transport a handgun. 

1. An applicant who is 21 years of age or is a person who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the National Guard, or the uniformed services. PS 5-306(a)(1)(i).
2. Has not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor for which a sentence of imprisonment for more than one year has been imposed; or convicted of a criminal offense for which you could have been sentenced to more than 2 years incarceration.
3. Has not been convicted of a crime involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance;
4. Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance unless under legitimate medical direction;
5. Based on an investigation, has not exhibited a propensity for violence or instability that may reasonably render the person’s possession of a handgun a danger to the person or others;
6. Unless exempt, has successfully completed the Maryland State Police approved firearms training course within 2 years prior to submitting the original or renewal application. Training must be successfully completed prior to submitting the application, unless you are exempt from the training requirement. Please click here for information on Wear and Carry Permit Training