Handgun Qualification License (HQL)

Service Description

This course meets the State of Maryland requirements for a HQL (Handgun Qualification License). It is a four-hour block of instruction which includes classroom instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanics/operation, and a component that requires the applicant to demonstrate the ability to safely fire a handgun. This course is hands-on and conducted in a classroom setting and at a shooting range. Fingerprints for HQL will be required after class completion.