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Maryland Wear & Carry Permit Class

Two Parts • One Complete Course

Shore Awareness Self Defense offers Maryland State Police–approved Wear & Carry Permit training in two required parts. Students register for each part separately, but both parts together make up one complete Wear & Carry course required to receive your training certificate.

You must successfully complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to be certified.

Part 1 – Classroom Training

In Person or Live Online (Zoom)

Part 1 covers all required classroom instruction. You may attend in person or live online via Zoom, depending on what works best for your schedule.

Topics Covered

  • Maryland firearm and self-defense laws

  • Use of force and legal responsibilities

  • Safe handgun handling and storage

  • Situational awareness and de-escalation

  • Responsibilities of a Wear & Carry permit holder

  • Step-by-step overview of the MSP application process

Virtual (Zoom) Option

  • Live instruction only (no recordings)

  • Camera must remain on

  • Participation is required for attendance verification

Part 1 must be completed before attending Part 2

Part 2 – Live-Fire Range Qualification

In Person Only

Part 2 is the required live-fire range qualification, conducted at an approved shooting range.

Range Training Includes

  • Firearm safety briefing and range rules

  • Proper handgun handling

  • Maryland State Police qualification course of fire

  • Instructor evaluation and certification

Range location, firearm, and ammunition requirements will be provided prior to your scheduled range date.

Important Registration Information​​

  • Students register separately for Part 1 and Part 2

  • Both parts together count as one complete Wear & Carry training course

  • Training certificates are issued only after both parts are completed

  • No partial or provisional certificates are issued

Concealed Carry Weapon Classes

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Our Services

Supplementary Charges

Maryland  HQL - Application Licenses Fee​

$50.00​

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Maryland Wear and Carry Licenses- Application Licenses Fee​

$125.00 - New Applicant​

$75.00- Renewal 

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Fingerprints (MD Wear and Carry + HQL + (2) Printed Cards)​

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Arizona and/ or Florida Out of State CCW- Application Licenses Fee

$60.00

Maryland Wear & Carry / Maryland HQL Information

The Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) mandates a 4-hour course that addresses state firearm laws, home safety practices, handgun operations, and includes a practical demonstration of safe handling. As of October 1, 2013, individuals must possess a valid HQL issued by the Maryland State Police to purchase, rent, or receive a handgun.   The Maryland Wear and Carry Permit consists of 16 hours of instruction for original applications and 8 hours for renewal applications. This course encompasses critical topics such as Safe Gun Handling, State Firearm Laws, and concludes with a Qualification Test requiring a minimum accuracy of 70% (100 rounds).

Delaware  Conceal Carry Information

Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a signed and notarized Training Certification. Non-residents of Delaware may utilize this certification for the Florida Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit Application, which is recognized in Delaware and 33 additional states. The curriculum encompasses: Pistol Knowledge, Safe Gun Handling, Ammunition Fundamentals, Homearm Safety, Shooting Fundamentals, Concealed Carry Mindset, Situational Awareness, Surviving Violent Encounters, Delaware Title 11 Law, Legal Aspects Concealed Carry, and live fire training (100 rounds).

National Rifle Association

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course - This 8-hour course, which includes both classroom instruction and range practice, can be used to help you obtain certification for a concealed carry permit in some states. NRA CCW Course - This course emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for ethically and responsibly carrying and using a concealed pistol. It covers safe gun handling while carrying a concealed, principles of concealment, the distinction between cover and concealment, holster drawing techniques, levels of mental awareness, developing the right mindset for personal defense, clearing common stoppages, and more.

  Duty to Inform ​ If state or local law imposes a duty to inform, you are required to disclose the presence of your firearm upon making contact with law enforcement. There are 12 states, along with the District of Columbia, that require you to inform immediately upon contact with law enforcement. There are also an additional 12 states with laws that stipulate you must notify only when asked by law enforcement. Some states have no duty to inform laws at all.

  • Although California has no duty to inform law at the state level, there are localities that have duty to inform requirements.

    • Maine and North Dakota are hybrids. You have a duty to inform if carrying without a permit in these states, but not if you are carrying concealed with a permit.

    You should also be prepared to produce your concealed carry permit to verify you are carrying legally — except in constitutional carry states.

  • It is your responsibility to know the duty to inform requirements of the locality in which you reside as well as those through which you travel.

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