Licensing Courses

This course is designed to provide relevant training mandated by the Maryland General Assembly. The mandate requires that a Maryland Resident obtain a Handgun Qualification License (HQL) before he/she may purchase, rent or receive a regulated firearm after October 1, 2013 (unless otherwise exempt). We will discuss handgun safety rules, terminology, operation, ammunition types, basic shooting fundamentals, home safety, and Maryland Law. Class includes Heritage's Basic Semi-Automatic Handgun Course, simulation lab, and range time with our firearm. Does not include finger print fee($52.75) and MSP application fee($50) for license ** Must be at least 21 years of age to participate in this course. For questions or concerns regarding HQL eligibility(including felony conviction, medical marijuana card, etc) please contact the Maryland State Police Licensing Division at 410-653-4500 before the day of the course. 

This is classroom only course covering Maryland law, transportation, use of force, and procedures to obtain a Maryland Handgun Qualification License(HQL). This two hour class combined with the two hour basic handgun course meets the four hour mandated MD HQL training requirement.The mandate requires that a Maryland Resident obtain a HQL license before he/she may purchase, rent or receive a regulated firearm after October 1, 2013 (unless otherwise exempt).This is also a great course for anyone wishing to re-familiarize themselves with Maryland Firearm laws. For questions or concerns regarding HQL eligibility(including felony conviction, medical marijuana card, etc) please contact the Maryland State Police Licensing Division at 410-653-4500 before the day of the course. 

This course provides all necessary training qualifications for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit. The Utah Concealed Firearms Permit is recognized in over 30 states (not including Maryland). We will discuss concealed carry ammunition, different types of concealed carry firearms and holsters, Utah legal instruction, reciprocity, legal firearm transport, and criminal & civil liability. The course includes basic handgun training, simulation lab training, and a live fire exercise. Fingerprint card, passport photograph, and finished application will be ready for submission at the completion of this course. NOTE: THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO MARYLAND RESIDENTS WITH A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE.

This two hour add on course is designed for the individual who has taken Heritage's Maryland HQL course within the last year and wishes to obtain the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit. This is classroom only training covering concealed carry ammunition, different types of concealed carry firearms and holsters, Utah legal instruction, reciprocity, legal firearm transport, and criminal & civil liability. Fingerprint card, passport photograph, and finished application will be ready for submission at the completion of this add-on course. NOTE: THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO MARYLAND RESIDENTS WITH A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE.