Maryland Handgun Permit Renewal Class (Wear and Carry)

Class Cost: $110 per person

Fee includes range fees, target, filing assistance and photo.
Fingerprints are no longer required for the Handgun Permit Renewal


Class Length: 8 hours, including range time for qualification course of fire

Attire: Casual dress, no open top dresses or blouses; no open toe shoes, sandals or flip-flops.

Classroom Location: Our small classroom for up to 6 students is in the Canton community of Baltimore. Our larger classroom for up to 20 students is in Essex, Maryland.


Range Location:  We conduct most of our live fire training and qualification in Middle River, MD.

Classroom Instruction Topics:

  • Rules For Safe Firearm Handling
  • Home Firearm Safety and Storage
  • Ammunition knowledge
  • Clearing Common Pistol Stoppages
  • Review of Maryland Firearms Laws
  • Use of Deadly Force
  • Aftermath of a defensive shooting
  • Interactions With Law Enforcement
  • Classroom Questions and Answers Session
  • Safety Review and Firearm and Gear Inspection
  • Draw Sequence and Clothing Considerations
  • Review of Qualification Course of Fire

Range Qualification:

  • Individual Student Range Qualification
  • Scoring of Targets
  • Students should bring at least 50 rounds of target ammunition
  • Ammunition is available for purchase at the range