Firearms training division

4-hour foundational course to fulfill state requirements:

• Maryland firearm law essentials
   
• Home firearms safety best practices
   
• Handgun mechanisms, safe handling, loading/unloading
   
• Live demonstration and handling drills

Wear and Carry Permit training is 16 hours of instruction for an original application and 8 hours of instruction for a renewal application. The approved training is offered by a Qualified Handgun Instructor and will include instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and a component that requires the applicant to demonstrate gun safety and proficiency 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.

A non-certification introductory class ideal for beginners:

• Overview of firearm types and assemblies
   
• Safe handling using inert training rounds
   
• Hands-on practice with rubber training guns
   
• Optional: bring your own unloaded firearm for instruction on safe handling
   

Learn to clean and maintain pistols effectively:

• Proper disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly
   
• Bring your own — unloaded and no ammo — to follow along hands-on

NRA-certified introductory pistol course, perfect for upgrades or CCW preparations:

• Detailed instruction & safe range time
   
• Completion earns an NRA Basic Pistol Certification
   
• Offered as a standalone class or CCW bundle