HQL Class November 14th
2026-11-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Reload Firearms, 1431 N. Main St., Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)

This 4-hour course provides the foundation for all future pistol training and fulfills the training requirements to apply for a Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL).
Students will learn:

Firearm safety and safe gun handling

Loading, unloading, clearing malfunctions, and basic operation

Proper grip, stance, and fundamentals of accurate shooting

Common mistakes and developing a responsible firearm safety mindset

This course expands beyond Maryland’s minimum requirements and covers:

Selecting the right firearm based on purpose and intended use

Proper care, cleaning, and maintenance of your firearm

Maryland-required topics include:

Overview of Maryland firearm laws, purchasing and transfer process, and transportation rules

Who may possess firearms, carry permit requirements, and use-of-force laws

Home firearm safety, including safe storage, use of locking devices, and preventing access by minors

Firearm mechanisms, differences between revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, and safe firearm handling and operation

On site Live Scan fingerprinting service is included

Handgun Qualification License info on the Maryland State Website

Please fill out the PDF forms prior to attending your course.

MULTI-STATE Wear & Carry Course November 14th Day 1
2026-11-14 10:00 - 18:00
MARYLAND WEAR AND CARRY COURSE – Day 1
This 2-day course satisfies Maryland’s Wear & Carry 16-hour training requirement. You will have the opportunity to discuss a variety of firearms & other options to ensure you have the best tools for your self-defense plan. Our instructor will spend time teaching the student how to perfect their grip, stance, and trigger control and teach you how to draw from a holster. We will explain Maryland firearm, transportation, and use of force laws. You are provided with a framework of information so that you are better prepared to face a defensive situation mentally, legally, and financially. Each student will learn about different types of flashlights, holsters, and gun attachments, and their purpose in different situations. The course will conclude with a final proficiency test developed by the Maryland State Police. Each student will demonstrate safe gun handling and proficiency with a minimum passing score of 70%. Fingerprinting service is included.
Wear and Carry Info on the Maryland State Website
Please fill out the PDF forms Before attending the class – Click here for the forms

Wear & Carry Renewal November 15th
2026-11-15 10:00 - 18:00
Wear & Carry Renewal
This 8-hour course satisfies Maryland’s Wear & Carry certification renewal. The course is the same as the second day of our full Wear and Carry course. It requires the same forms below, however, fingerprints are not needed for renewal.
Wear and Carry Info on the Maryland State Website
Please fill out the PDF forms Before attending the class – Click here for the forms

MULTI-STATE Wear & Carry Course November 15th Day 2
2026-11-15 10:00 - 18:00
MARYLAND WEAR AND CARRY COURSE – Day 2
This 2-day course satisfies Maryland’s Wear & Carry 16-hour training requirement. You will have the opportunity to discuss a variety of firearms & other options to ensure you have the best tools for your self-defense plan. Our instructor will spend time teaching the student how to perfect their grip, stance, and trigger control and teach you how to draw from a holster. We will explain Maryland firearm, transportation, and use of force laws. You are provided with a framework of information so that you are better prepared to face a defensive situation mentally, legally, and financially. Each student will learn about different types of flashlights, holsters, and gun attachments, and their purpose in different situations. The course will conclude with a final proficiency test developed by the Maryland State Police. Each student will demonstrate safe gun handling and proficiency with a minimum passing score of 70%. Fingerprinting service is included.
Wear and Carry Info on the Maryland State Website
Please fill out the PDF forms Before attending the class – Click here for the forms
