MD Wear & Carry July 20th-23rd Class

Must take all 4 days of class.

This course satisfies the training requirement for first-time applicants who wish to apply for a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit.  This course covers Maryland Law, safety, handgun types and function, concealed carry methods, use of deadly force, and live fire training and testing. 

Note that this is NOT an introductory-level class.  It is expected that all students are competent and confident with their firearms.  Incompetent or unsafe firearms handling will be grounds for dismissal without refund.

Each course runs Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from 5 PM to ~9:30 PM for classroom training plus Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM in Pit #4 for hot-range live-fire training.  

Student Requirements:

•21+ years old meeting MSP criteria: http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/

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•Students must bring their own safe and operable centerfire handgun (pistol or revolver) in caliber of 9mm/.38 Special or larger.  

•Handgun must be boxed/cased and unloaded.  Loaded magazines must be separate from the firearm.  All local, state, and federal laws apply.

•Firearm owner’s manual and basic cleaning kit.

•2 magazines or speedloaders, appropriate to your firearm.

•Secure strong-side holster that covers trigger without a loose or floppy strap, secure gun-belt, and light cover garment(s).  Light cover garment for drawing from concealment exercises.

•100-150+ rnds of factory-new ammunition / Recommend at least 20-25 rounds of defensive ammunition.

•Eye and ear protection.

Training tuition fee is payable at the door via cash or personal check or money-order, payable to "SLSC".  Tuition is $150 for public and $100 for SLSC-members.

Evening sessions will include a light supper (such as pizza, etc.), in view of the fact that  many students will be coming straight from work.

       * MD state application fees are extra.

Maryland is currently a "May Issue" state rather than a "Shall Issue" state with respect to concealed-carry firearms rights.  This means that the individual applying for the permit must provide evidence of a Good and Substantial reason to wear and/or carry a firearm. Successful completion of the prerequisite training DOES NOT guarantee a positive determination by the Maryland State Police and/or the Handgun Permit Review Board (HPRB) on your Wear & Carry Permit application.

Wear and Carry Permits MAY be issued to any adult citizen of Maryland who meets the following criteria:

• 1. Has not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor for which a sentence of imprisonment for more than one year has been imposed;
• 2. Has not been convicted of a crime involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance;
• 3. Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance unless under legitimate medical direction;
• 4. Based on an investigation, has not exhibited a propensity for violence or instability that may reasonably render the person’s possession of a handgun a danger to the person or others;
• 5. Has a good and substantial reason to wear, carry, or transport a handgun, such as finding that the permit is necessary as a reasonable precaution against danger.
• 6. As of October 1, 2013, has successfully completed prior to application and each renewal, a firearms training course approved by the Maryland State Police.