301-410-9220
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Maryland HQL Class in Camp Springs, MD
Event Date
October 29, 2026
Event Time
9:00 am
Event Location
Tribe Defense Academy, Camp Springs, Maryland, 20746, United States
Event Description
Done in one morning, all in our Camp Springs classroom. No range trip needed. Training firearm, simunition rounds, and eye and ear protection included. $150.
Questions? Call 301-410-9220.
Learn with Shani and Tony Hart
Shani and Tony are USCCA- and NRA-certified instructors who provide patient, judgment-free instruction. First-time students are welcome, and questions are encouraged.
What Our HQL Students Say
★★★★★ — Sidney McNeil
“Tony and Shani are the best! I received outstanding HQL training that was relaxed and comfortable with no pressure or stress.”
★★★★★ — Thomas Foster
“Tony was my first instructor with my HQL and he has established the basics and fundamentals of shooting.”
★★★★★ — Suzi Solberg
“The HQL class was great! Very informative. The instructor, Tony, was really good. I will 100% be returning for more classes!”
Excerpts from Google reviews.
The HQL course will cover the following topics:
- The Cardinal Rules of Safety
- Storage and Handling
- Care and Cleaning
- Basic/Intermediate Nomenclature Pistols
- Basic Nomenclature Long Guns
- Ballistics Hands on
- Practical Exercises
- Proper Shooting Fundamentals
- Maryland Firearms Related Laws
Training is valid for 3 years and must be completed prior to submitting an application for a Handgun Qualification License.
Who Needs It: A person may not purchase, rent, or receive a handgun after October 1, 2013 unless they possess a valid Handgun Qualification License (HQL) issued by the Maryland State Police.
Class Details:
Cost: $150 per person
Duration: 4 hours
Location: All training takes place in our Camp Springs, MD classroom using a training firearm and simunition rounds. No range trip is needed.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Four hours of classroom instruction in Camp Springs, MD, use of a training firearm, simunition rounds, and eye and ear protection. All training takes place in our classroom—no range trip needed.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- State application fee: $50
- Fingerprinting: $65
Optional paperwork assistance: Add $25 for help completing your HQL application paperwork. This is separate from the $50 state application fee and $65 fingerprinting fee.
Want a training plan beyond HQL? Explore our full training programs.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to a range?
No. All training takes place in our Camp Springs, MD classroom using a training firearm and simunition rounds. No range trip is needed.
What does the $150 class fee include?
The $150 fee includes four hours of classroom instruction, use of a training firearm, simunition rounds, and eye and ear protection. The $50 state application fee and $65 fingerprinting fee are separate. Optional HQL application paperwork assistance is available for an additional $25.
Do I need prior firearms experience or my own firearm?
No prior firearms experience is needed. First-time students are welcome, and we provide a training firearm, simunition rounds, and eye and ear protection for use during class.
How long is the class, and where is it held?
The class lasts four hours, from 9 AM to 1 PM, at our Camp Springs, Maryland classroom. Choose your preferred class date in the booking section. Check your confirmation email after purchase for arrival details, including your spam or promotions folder.
