MD HANDGUN QUALIFICATION LICENSE (HQL)
- Sat, Sep. 12, 2026
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sat, Sep. 12, 2026
- $120
- In-Class Time4 Hour(s)
- Range Time1 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
The Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) course is a mandatory 4-hour training for individuals purchasing a handgun, covering state law, home safety, and operation. It includes classroom instruction and a live-fire component where students demonstrate safe handling.
Cancellation Policy: NO REFUNDS. To be eligible for rescheduling, students must cancel at least 72 hours before the class start date and will incur a $50 change fee. If a class is canceled less than 72 hours before it begins, or if a student is a “no-show” due to absence or tardiness, the registration fee will be forfeited.
What We'll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Additional Notes from Your Instructor
Range Fee: Students are responsible for their own range fees, which are approximately $30. These fees will be collected during class and processed by VRTA on behalf of all students.
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Ammunition
- Handgun
- Close-toed Shoes
- Eye & Ear Protection
What is Provided
- Water / Beverage
- Targets
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors