Courses built for new owners, permit applicants, and safety-minded citizens.
Explore Maryland permit classes, multi-state concealed carry options, NRA instruction, and one-on-one consultations designed to build safe handling, legal awareness, and practical confidence.
Choose the training that fits your goals.
Is a Gun Right for Me?" ⦁ A Personal Consultation for Beginners
Not sure if firearm ownership or concealed carry is right for you? This one-on-one consultation gives beginners an honest, no-pressure look at what's really involved - legally, financially, and practically - before you commit to anything.
View course details → Maryland LicenseMaryland Handgun Qualification Licence (HQL)
Maryland law requires an HQL before you can purchase, rent, or receive a handgun. Get the state-required training done right - with an MSP-approved, NRA-certified instructor who goes beyond the checkbox.
View course details → Carry PermitMaryland Wear & Carry Permit / Handgun Permit (HGP)
Maryland requires a 16-hour training course to carry a handgun in public. Get your Wear & Carry Permit training done right with an MSP-approved, NRA-certified instructor who builds real confidence alongside full legal compliance.
View course details → Multi-State ⦁ Expanded Carry CoverageMulti-State Concealed Carry & Wear
One course. Up to eight permits. If you carry - or plan to - across state lines, your Maryland permit alone may not be enough. Expand your legal carry coverage with an MSP-approved, NRA-certified instructor who knows the map.
View course details → Life SupportAmerican Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS)
Carrying a firearm means being prepared to protect life. The American Heart Association BLS course teaches you to do exactly that - before a bullet ever enters the equation. CPR, AED, and airway skills for adults, children, and infants. Valid two years. Required by most healthcare and first-responder employers.
View course details →Not sure where to start?
Start with the First-Time Firearm Owner Consultation or the NRA New Shooter Seminar if you are brand new. If your goal is licensing, choose the Maryland HQL, Maryland Wear & Carry, or Multi-State Concealed Carry track.
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