MARYLAND WEAR & CARRY $250

Description

??House Bill 824, which became law on October 1, 2023, has made changes to the required Firearm Safety Training Course requirements in 5-306 of the Public Safety Article. The Maryland State Police, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Health, was charged with developing a new firearms training course curriculum of instruction which includes all of the required topics for classroom instruction in compliance with House Bill 824. The new training curriculum can be viewed here:

Check this site for the most current version of the Firearms Training Course.

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Approved Wear and Carry Permit training courses are offered by Maryland State Police approved Qualified Handgun Instructors who have established an account through the Maryland State Police MyLicense/E-Gov site. Training is valid until the permit expiration. However, you must receive subsequent training within 2 years of submitting your renewal or subsequent application.

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. You will be required to upload a completed and signed MSP 29-14 Certified Qualification Score Sheet? 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.

Every original application and renewal application submitted after October 1, 2013, unless exempt. If you are any one of the below you are exempt?.

1. You are an active law enforcement officer with a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State or any local law enforcement agency in the State.
2. You are a retired law enforcement officer with a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State or any local law enforcement agency in the State.
3. You are an active, retired, or honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard.
4. You are a Qualified Handgun Instructor registered with the Maryland State Police.
5. You have successfully completed a firearms training course given by a Qualified Handgun Instructor. (The on-line firearm safety course is no longer accepted).

Topics Covered

Classroom Instruction

• 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

• Use of Deadly Force

• Mindset

• Interactions with law enforcement

Live fire session

• Demonstrate Safety principles

• Demonstrate Marksmanship Skills

• MSP Application Overview *application completion assistance is available  
• Fingerprinting                                                                                      
• Reciprocity

Expectations and Outcomes

Shoot the MSP standard qualification course of fire. 50 rounds with 70% rating or better to qualify.

Types

Basic, Intermediate, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training, In Home Defense Training, NRA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Bring your State issued ID (Driver's License) to class.

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

Requirements

Students will need - for the classroom & range - a pistol (.22cal, .380 or 9MM caliber recommended), 2 magazines or speed-loaders, outside-the-waistband holster & a strong wide belt, long pants with belt-loops, a light concealment garment, 2 magazine or speed-loader pouches, 50 rounds of ammunition, eye & hearing protection, and a positive attitude!  Firearms should be cased. 

** MUST Bring (from previous attended courses - if you have them)!  Pen and Pad to take notes

!! NO LIVE AMMO IN THE CLASSROOM !!

All firearms are to be cased, and presented for "show clear" (including ALL magazines),

when invited to remove same from cases.