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October 16, 2019

HQL classes and training in Central Maryland near Baltimore

IOTA Firearms Training offers several Maryland HQL training classes every week! All-in-one rate of $160 covers firearm, training, fingerprints, and application assistance. What you should bring...
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July 28, 2016

Guns and Your Children

If you choose to keep a gun in your home, the safety of your children and the children that visit your home is your responsibility […]
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March 25, 2016

The Perils of Pursuit

Just last week, one of my USCCA colleagues discussed the issue of whether or not it is advisable for a civilian who is legally carrying […]
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January 12, 2016

You Choose Vulnerability? Or Preparedness?

If you were attacked, and your only two options were to fight back with your bare hands or to defend your life with a firearm, […]
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COMING SOON – JULY 25, 2022

On alternate weekdays, additional required training AND onsite application support services will be available to pre-register online to attend HQL / HGP Part I (Monday) and HGP Part II (Tuesday).

**Maryland Wear and Carry (Handgun Permit) Update**

The suspension of the “Good and Substantial Reason” requirement does not change any other aspect of the MD Wear and Carry Permit. Applicants are still required to submit documentation of the required training and a Livescan fingerprint receipt. Additional documentation such as military service records or other documentation as requested may still be required to complete an applicant background investigation.​

Suspension of Good and Substantial Reason

Restricted Wear & Carry Permit Modification

A WEAR AND CARRY (HANDGUN) PERMIT IS STILL REQUIRED BEFORE YOU CAN LEGALLY CARRY A REGULATED FIREARM ON YOUR PERSON.

The Maryland State Police Licensing Division is in the process of updating the Licensing Portal to reflect these changes. Until these updates are complete, applicants submitting a Wear and Carry Permit application are directed to select “Personal Protection / Category Not Listed Above” as their “Handgun Permit Category. Applicants are not required to attach documents to the “PERSONAL PROTECTION DOCUMENTATION” section on the “Upload Documents” page of the Wear and Carry Permit application Regulated Firearm Applications, Licenses and Permits

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