MD+MULTI STATE WEAR AND CARRY PERMIT
- Sat, Nov. 14, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sun, Nov. 15, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sat, Nov. 14, 2026
- $280
- In-Class Time16 Hour(s)
- Range Time1 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
This class is mandatory for Maryland residents and non-residents applying for an initial Wear and Carry Permit(MD HGP). Training must be completed before submitting the HGP permit application. The course provides 16 hours of instruction held Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by a qualification course of fire the following Wednesday. Details are provided in your welcome letter.
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.
Upcoming Class Dates for
MD+Multi State Wear and Carry Permit
8 Upcoming
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
- Lunch
- 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