Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Course

The required 4-hour course for new purchasers of handguns in Maryland. Certain exceptions apply. This class meets the State of Maryland’s training requirement to apply for your HQL.

Cost: $75 per person
Length: 4 hours
Prerequisites: No prior experience required.

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What you’ll cover

Classroom instruction
Pistol knowledge and operation
Pistol action types
Rules for safe gun handling and use
Ammunition knowledge
Fundamentals of pistol shooting
Introduction to Maryland firearms laws
Selecting your first pistol
Maintenance and storage
The application process
Dry-fire and live-fire session

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