MD-HWCP-101MDWear & Carry
Maryland Handgun Wear and Carry Permit (HWCP)
State-certified 16-hour Maryland Handgun Wear and Carry Permit (HWCP) qualification course.
16 hours Beginner 0 students 4.9 rating
// OVERVIEW
This 16-hour course meets all Maryland State Police requirements for the Handgun Wear and Carry Permit (HWCP). Includes Maryland firearms law, use-of-force doctrine, safe handling, and a live-fire qualification course of fire.
// CURRICULUM
What you will learn
M01
Module 1: Firearms Safety & Fundamentals
- L1.1Universal Safety Rules45m
- L1.2Handgun Mechanics60m
- L1.3Safe Storage & Transport30m
M02
Module 2: Maryland Law
- L2.1Wear & Carry Statutes60m
- L2.2Use of Force Doctrine75m
- L2.3Restricted Areas45m
M03
Module 3: Marksmanship
- L3.1Grip, Stance, Sight Picture90m
- L3.2Trigger Control60m
- L3.3Live-Fire Qualification120m
// REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites
- 18+ years old
- Valid government ID
- No disqualifying record
- Eye & ear protection
// CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion
Maryland State Police HWCP-Approved Certificate of Completion
// UPCOMING CLASS DATES
Pick a class date
Selecting a date is optional — you can enroll first and pick a session later from your dashboard.
// REQUIREMENTS BRIEF
Download the MD Permit Requirements PDF
Age, fees, residency, processing time, disqualifiers — everything in one document.