As of October 1, 2013 all Wear and Carry Permit applications MUST
include proof of training and handgun proficiency.
Topics Include:
Maryland Firearms Law
Firearm Home Safety
Use of Force
Handgun Mechanisms and Operations
Use of a Firearm (course of fire)
The W&CP Course of Fire (CoF) is divided in to two categories: Personal and Professional.
Personal if the owner or employee of a business, personal protection, and making large deposits of cash.
Professional ifPrivate Detective/Armed Security Guard/Special Police/Armored Car Guards.
Please register two weeks prior to course start date.
This course will be taught by Qualified Handgun Instructors (QHIL/QHIC) and NRA Range Safety Officer.
We provide: Targets, Training Material, Range Time, and Certification.
(Note: The W&C Initial course will be split over at least two days)
* You will need to purchase ammunition from Fred's Sports.
The class is held at the DPS Training Classroom in La Plata, MD, the "live fire" activity is at Fred's Sporting Goods in Waldorf, MD.
