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Maryland HQL

Maryland HQL

Duration:
15 minutes
$255.00

MD HQL Classes

Course Name: MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Course

PLEASE NOTE: If you have a Maryland Medical Marijuana Card, you are ineligible to receive a Handgun Qualification License (HQL) in the State of Maryland. Please do not register for the course.

This course satisfies the Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Requirement. Live Fire will be included This course is focused on introducing individuals to pistols, both Semi-Automatic and Revolver. In this course we will cover... - State Firearm Law - Home Firearm Safety - Handgun Mechanisms and Operation - Operation and Handling Demonstration - Process for acquiring HQL - Purchasing your firearm

Students are encouraged to bring their own gun, but a gun is not necessary and can be provided. Students are responsible for their 50 rounds of ammunition, range fees, & hearing and eye protection. Fee includes fingerprints, passport photo, & application assistance. Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines
To ensure safety, there will be NO AMMUNITION in the classroom.

Course Location: This course will be held at a local firing range.

Course Topics:

Classroom Instruction

  1. Pistol knowledge and operation
  2. Pistol action types
  3. Rules for safe gun handling and use
  4. Ammunition knowledge
  5. Fundamentals of pistol shooting
  6. Intro to MD firearms laws
  7. Selecting your first pistol
  8. Maintenance and storage
  9. Application process

Live fire session

Pre-requisites: No prior experience required to take the MD HQL.

Next Course: The MD HQL class meets the state of Maryland's requirements to apply for your MD HQL license. To continue in your training, we recommend the Please note: The button below will take you our course overview page, where you can select the MD HQL course from the dropdown menu, then register for available dates and times. If you have any questions about registration, please give us a call at 240-709-6558

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Revised: 01/01/2026
Care, Employment & General Background Checks
Adult Dependent Care
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
Attorney Client
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
Child Care – Full
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
Child Care – Volunteer
$58.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $10.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $58.00
Criminal Justice
$30.00
  • CJIS Fee: $0.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $30.00
Government Employment – State Only
$48.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $48.00
Government Employment – State & FBI
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
Government Licensing – State Only
$48.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $48.00
Government Licensing – State & FBI
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
Government Licensing – MD Board of Nursing (New)
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
Government Licensing – MD Board of Nursing (Renewal)
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
Public Housing Authority
$30.00
  • CJIS Fee: $0.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $30.00
Department of Juvenile Services
$30.00
  • CJIS Fee: $0.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $30.00
Private Employer Petition
$48.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $48.00
Immigration, Adoption & Personal Review Services
Immigration / Visa
$48.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $48.00
Gold Seal / Adoption
$48.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $48.00
Gold Seal / Visa
$48.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $48.00
Individual Challenge
$48.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $48.00
Individual Review
$48.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $48.00
Maryland State Police Licensing & Additional Services
MSP Licensing – Handgun (New) State & FBI
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
MSP Licensing – Handgun (Renewal) FBI Only
$42.00
  • CJIS Fee: $0.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $42.00
MSP Licensing – Security Guard (New) State & FBI
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
MSP Licensing – Security Guard (Renewal) FBI Only
$42.00
  • CJIS Fee: $0.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $42.00
MSP Licensing – Regulated Firearms Dealer Class III
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
MSP Licensing – Security Systems / Security Systems Technician
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
MSP Licensing – Private Detective / Security Agency (New)
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
MSP Licensing – Special Police / Railroad Police (New)
$60.00
  • CJIS Fee: $18.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $60.00
MSP Licensing – Special Police / Railroad Police (Renewal)
$42.00
  • CJIS Fee: $0.00
  • FBI Fee: $12.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $30.00
  • Total Cost: $42.00
Ink Fingerprinting (FD-258 Cards)
$10.00
  • CJIS Fee: $0.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $35.00 (first 2 cards)
  • Additional Cards: $10.00 each
Passport Photos
$10.00
  • CJIS Fee: $0.00
  • FBI Fee: $0.00
  • WFDTTLLC Fee: $10.00
  • Total Cost: $10.00 (2 photos)

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