STATE of MD HQL
(ONLINE/HYBRID COURSE) What is it?
Day 1: Online Mryland HQL Course (4.hrs.)
Day 2: Range time (1 hr.)
Description:
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Alpha Defense Training Group, LLC offers a Hybrid Course for Maryland State Police Handgun Qualification License, which includes both an Online Classroom portion and an In-Person Range portion. **YOU MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE BOTH THE ONLINE CLASSROOM AND IN-PERSON (LIVE-FIRE RANGE) PORTIONS TO MEET THE MINIMUM CURRICULUM. Students must arrive Online on time and be present for the entire duration of the class.** The HQL is for Maryland Residents only to obtain a purchase, sell, rent or transfer a regulated firearm for home protection.
Virtual Classroom requires ALL STUDENTS MUST USE A DESKTOP COMPUTER OR LAPTOP WITH A FRONT FACING CAMERA AND MICROPHONE. If two people are taking the HQL course together, please be in separate rooms, and each person must have his/her own device, AND using your CELL PHONE IS NOT permitted. WHEN ENTERING THE ROOM PLEASE ALLOW YOUR BROWSER TO ACCESS YOUR CAMERA AND MICROPHONE***
COURSE AGENDA/LOCATIONS:
Day One: Online Classroom @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
**Require a Minimum of 1 Registered Student to host this Class **
IN-CLASS LIMIT: 20 Students
Day Two: REPORT to RANGE @ 10:00 AM
Fred's Outdoors, 2895 Crain Highway Waldorf, MD. 20601
301-645-5694
Range Safety Briefing: 9:30 AM
Hands-On - Firearms Safety Handling & Range Qual: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FINGERPRINTS:
Onsite at Fred's Outdoors
*Student will receive Fingerprinting form to complete and return prior to start of class*
Cert Issued
COURSE LENGTH:
4. Hr Classroom+.1 Hr Range+Fingerprints
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: ·
Must be a Maryland Resident ·
Must bring a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID to Range with them for verification.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: ·
Classroom Instruction
+ Firearm Safety
+Instruction on Maryland State Firearm Laws
+Home Firearm Safety
+Handgun Mechanisms and Operation
+Operation and Handling Demonstration
+Advisories & Bulletins
+Lead Poisoning · Range Course of Fire Practice
+Hands-on Live-Fire Range Component – 3 Firearms ·
Cost and Use of Firearm, Ammunition, Targets, Ear Protection and Eye Protection ·
Certificate of Completion
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED: ·
State Application Fees - $50 ·
Fingerprints Fees - $65 ·
For more information on visit: https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/sCriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/HandgunQualificationLicense.aspx
​DISCLAIMER! Who Should Apply?
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Wear and Carry Permits may be issued to any adult (18 years of age or over) who meets the following criteria:
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An applicant between 18 and 21 years of age may only be issued a wear and carry permit to possess a regulated firearm required for employment. - P.S. 5-133 (d)(2)(v)
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Has not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor for which a sentence of imprisonment for more than one year has been imposed; or convicted of a criminal offense for which you could have been sentenced to more than 2 years incarceration.
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Has not been convicted of a crime involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance;
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Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance unless under legitimate medical direction;
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Based on an investigation, has not exhibited a propensity for violence or instability that may reasonably render the person’s possession of a handgun a danger to the person or others;
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As of October 1, 2013, has successfully completed the Maryland State Police approved firearms training course within 2 years prior to submitting the original or renewal application.