Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Course — Original Application

Wear and Carry permit training at Mountain Maryland Firearms Training is taught by a Maryland State Police approved Qualified Handgun Instructor with an account on the Maryland State Police MyLicense/E-Gov site. An original application requires 16 hours of instruction; a renewal requires 8.

Cost
Call for pricing
Length
16 hours
Prerequisites
For original (first-time) permit applications.

What the approved training includes

  • State firearm law
  • Home firearm safety
  • Handgun mechanisms and operation
  • A live-fire component requiring a minimum score of 70% accuracy

Before you apply

Under the 2013 Firearms Safety Act, effective October 1, 2013, the training requirements changed for all Maryland Wear and Carry permit holders. Make sure you have successfully completed the required training before you submit an original, renewal, or subsequent application.

An instructor briefing a Wear and Carry class on the range
Classroom instruction and live-fire qualification are both part of the course.
Concealed carry checklist: five steps to a Maryland Wear and Carry permit
The five steps from signing up to submitting your application.

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Ready to book your class?

Call 240-727-1932 to check upcoming dates, ask about pricing, or arrange a private session.