BASIC HANDGUN CLASS

Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)

Cost $100

This USCCA course is designed for Maryland residents who want to purchase a handgun.  Upon successful completion of the USCCA Basic Handgun course, which meets or exceeds the State of Maryland requirements, students are certified to apply for the State of Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL), which is required  to purchase a firearm in the state of Maryland.

The Basic Handgun Course objectives are:

1. Self-Defense Firearms Basics

   • Universal safety rules

   • Clearing firearms

   • Selecting Handguns (Pros & Cons)

   • Ammunition

   • Clearing malfunctions

   • Other use of force options

2. Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

   • Defensive shooting vs marksmanship

   • Shooting platform

   • Sighted & non-sighted fire

   • Trigger control

Practical application is conducted using a semi-automatic handgun, and a Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger (S.I.R.T) training pistol.  All live-fire drills and range qualifications are, first, conducted on a virtual range using the S.I.R.T training pistol, prior to the live-fire.  A Ruger Mark IV, .22 caliber pistol is used for the live-fire portion of the course.

Classroom time 3 Hours and Range time 1 hour - Total 4 Hours

Pistol, ammunition, hearing and eye protection, and targets are provided for this class.

New classes are being added in the future.  If you do not see a date/time that works for you at the below class registration page, please feel free to email us at dwcdefense@gmail.com to set up a class that works for you.  A minimum of 4 people is required, so let your friends and family know, and sign up together.