Maryland Hand Gun Qualification (HQL) Course

This Handgun Qualification License training is a four-hour block of instruction which includes classroom instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, hand-gun mechanisms and operation, and a component that requires the applicant to demonstrate the ability to safely fire a handgun. Unless otherwise exempt, as of October 1, 2013, a Maryland resident must possess a valid Handgun Qualification License before they may purchase, rent or receive a handgun. Students must be 18 years of age to enroll. For your convenience, optional services will be available the day of class for an additional fee: Essential Support Service (ESS) will be on-sight to provide live scan fingerprinting services (which are required for HQL processing), and HQL application assistance