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BOSWELL'S FIREARM AND SAFETY TRAINING

HQL (HANDGUN QUALIFICATION LICENSE)

HQL (HANDGUN QUALIFICATION LICENSE)

This is a four-hour class needed to apply for a license in Maryland to purchase handguns.  

 Class Description

Firearm’s Safety Training Course combined with the Maryland State Police additional modules will satisfy Maryland’s requirements for the HQL. The class shall consist of a minimum of four (4) hours of instruction and will affirm the applicant’s safe operation of a firearm, which includes a “live fire” component in which the applicant safely shoots the weapon.
This course covers: State Firearm Laws, Home Firearm Safety, proper operation and safe handling of a handgun, cleaning and maintenance, and the loading and unloading of ammunition. Also, understanding the differences between revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. 
Unless otherwise exempt, as of October 1, 2013, a Maryland Resident must possess a valid Handgun Qualification License before they may purchase, rent, or receive a handgun.

Curriculum Description

  • Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
  • Self-Defense Firearms Basics
  • Shooting Fundamentals
  • Gear and Gadgets
  • The Legal Use of Force
  • Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
  • Basic and Advanced Skills

Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters

Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.

This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.

 

To schedule a class or if you have any questions, please call 443-743-0016.

Robert Boswell: Firearm Instructor

Zakiyyah Boswell (BSN RN): Safety Officer

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