BASIC HANDGUN/MARYLAND HANDGUN QUALIFICATION LICENSE
As of October 1, 2013 a valid Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) is required to rent, receive or purchase a handgun. This course meets the Maryland State Police requirement to be able to apply for an HQL.
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Topics covered:
- Application process.
- Introduction to Maryland State Firearm Law
- Handgun action and operation.
- Selecting your first firearm.
- Home firearm safety.
- Maintenance and storage.
- Student demonstration of operation, handling and shooting a firearm.
At the conclusion of the HQL class, we will provide students with a multi-caliber handgun cleaning kit so that when they do purchase a handgun they will be able to clean and maintain it.
The Maryland State Police HQL application fee of $50.00 is not included in the cost of the class. Digital fingerprints must be submitted to the Maryland State Police with the application. The cost for the digital fingerprints is not covered in the cost of the class. Information on where to have fingerprints taken will be provided.
For a limited time, registration for the Maryland HQL class includes a 1/2 hour time slot (a $35 value) for use of the laser firearm simulation range for the student that registered. Time slots for the simulation range are booked seperately.
HQL class registration closes 12 hours in advance of the class. If for some reason you can not book the class 12 hours in advance please send an email to
ed@fcfirearmstraining.com.
Children under the age of 18 can attend free of charge with a paying adult. Please contact First Call Firearms Training in advance to ensure there will be enough seating.