Maryland Wear & Carry Permit Renewal

Description

If you are renewing your Maryland Handgun Permit license and you need the firearm training register here.

Topics Covered

1. Maryland Gun Laws
2. Application and Affidavit to Purchase a Regulated Firearm (77R)
3. Home Safety Checklist
4. Pistol and Revolver cleaning and loading procedures
5. Introduction to firearm safety
6. Range Safety
7. Marksmanship Fundamentals
8. Suicide Prevention for Handgun License Holders

Types

Basic, Concealed Carry Training

Documentation Requirements

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

The instructor requires a copy of your Concealed Carry Weapons permit once you register.

Requirements

Your initial permit is valid until the last day of your birth month, 2 years after issuance. Renewals are issued for an additional 3 years. You are not required to submit LiveScan fingerprints or character references  when renewing your permit. 

• Start the renewal application process 90 days before expiration. Renewal reminders will be emailed starting 90 days prior to your current expiration.
• Complete an 8 hour Firearms Safety Training Course (unless exempt). You will be required to upload your completed and signed MSP 29-14 Certified Qualification Score Sheet?.
• Log into your Licensing Portal account and select “START HGP”.
• Complete all required sections, upload all required documents and submit the renewal application with the required application fee.
• If your permit has expired, you’ll need to reapply as a new applicant. This includes retaking the 16 hour training and a new Livescan fingerprint submission.
• If you renew at least 14 days before expiration, you can continue to carry until a decision has been made on your renewal application.

Please allow 90 days for completion of the renewal application process.

• You must demonstrate firearm safety and proficiency with a minimum score of 70% accuracy.
• You must upload a completed and signed MSP 29-14 Certified Qualification Score Sheet? - PDF to the documents section of the Wear and Carry Permit Application in the Licensing Portal.
• 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 Basic Practical Handgun Course of at least 25 rounds, from no further than 15 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.