Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)


Cost: $100 per person / $50 Deposit


Course Overview: Required 4 hour course for new purchasers of handguns in Maryland. Certain exceptions apply.


Course Length: 4 hours


Course Location: Salisbury, MD or Easton, MD; dependent on range availability


Course Topics:
Classroom Instruction
  1. Pistol knowledge and operation
  2. Pistol action types
  3. Rules for safe gun handling and use
  4. Ammunition knowledge
  5. Fundamentals of pistol shooting
  6. Intro to MD firearms laws
  7. Selecting your first pistol
  8. Maintenance and storage
  9. Application process
  10. Live Fire Session



Pre-requisites: No prior experience required to take the MD HQL.


Cancellation Policy: Fees for classes are non-refundable. Classes missed can be rescheduled at a later date.