MARYLAND HQL TRAINING
Handgun Qualification License | 4-Hour Firearms Safety Course
4 Hours
IN-PERSON
LIVE-FIRE INCLUDED
$150
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HYBRID TRAINING
Maryland HQL — $150 All-Inclusive
The $150 course price includes:
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Four hours of Maryland-required firearms-safety instruction
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Maryland firearm-law instruction
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Home firearm safety and secure storage
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Handgun components, operation, and maintenance
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Safe loading and unloading procedures
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Proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control
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Hands-on firearm operation and handling
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Use of an Alpha Defense training firearm
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Required live-fire demonstration
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Range admission and lane fees
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Ammunition for the live-fire exercise
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One paper target
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Eye and ear protection, if needed
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HQL training-completion documentation
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Assistance explaining the next steps in the Maryland HQL application process
The price does not include:
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Maryland State Police HQL application fee
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Fingerprinting fees, if applicable
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Transportation to or from the classroom or range
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Additional ammunition or extended range time beyond the course requirements
MARYLAND FIREARM LAW
Learn the laws and responsibilities of firearm ownership in Maryland.
HOME FIREARM SAFETY
Practical guidance for safe storage, access, and family protection.
HANDGUN OPERATION
Understand the parts, mechanisms, and proper operation of handguns.
SAFE HANDLING
Develop safe handling habits and the fundamentals of responsible use.
LIVE-FIRE RANGE EXPERIENCE
Your HQL training includes a supervised live-fire component
Range safety briefing
Safe loading & unloading
Grip & shooting fundamentals
Safe handgun operation
Live-fire exercise
Individual instructor coaching
WHAT TO EXPECT
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Comprehensive instruction on laws, safety, and handgun fundamentals
HANDS-ON TRAINING
Hands-on demonstrations and supervised handling exercises
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RANGE SESSION
Live-fire experience to apply skills in a safe, controlled environment
COURSE COMPLETION
Receive your certificate of training upon successful completion
HQL REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Minimum 4 hours of instruction
Maryland firearms law
Home firearm safety
Handgun mechanisms & operation
Practical handling demonstration
Live-fire component
Training completed within 3 years of application
