Basic Pistol Class

This handgun safety class qualifies as the required training for obtaining a MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) and also serves as the first 8 hours of 16 hours of training to obtain a concealed carry (MD or DC) permit. The course has a classroom portion (8 AM - 1:00 PM) and a range portion (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) and students must pass both the classroom test (open book) and range qualification for certification. The classroom section covers the following topics:

• safe gun handling

• ammunition types

• fundamentals of shooting

• WAC ranges and rules

• shooting positions

• scoring targets

• firearm maintenance

• overview of MD law

For the range portion participants will use instructor’s 22 caliber pistols and ammunition to qualify from 8 yards on a 9-inch pie plate target. 

Cost $150, which includes re-qualification for the range portion, if needed.