Application Assistance

Professional, In-Person Permit and Licensing Support

Applying for firearm permits and licenses can be detailed, technical, and time-consuming. Tactical Shepherd provides structured, in-person application assistance to ensure your paperwork is completed accurately and efficiently.

Whether you are applying for a Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL), Maryland Wear and Carry Permit, or other qualifying permits, our team guides you step-by-step through the submission process.

Our goal is simple: help you complete your application correctly the first time.

In-Person Assistance Only

⚠️ Please note: We do not offer online or phone-based application assistance.

Permit applications often involve technical issues, document uploads, and system navigation challenges that require direct, in-person guidance. Face-to-face support allows us to resolve problems quickly and ensure everything is submitted properly.

All appointments must be scheduled in advance and are conducted in person.

To schedule an appointment, contact Kenny at:
(443) 309-0208

Student vs. Non-Student Pricing

We offer discounted application assistance for Tactical Shepherd students.

Many required application components are already addressed during our training courses, which makes in-person assistance more streamlined for returning students.

For non-students, additional time is typically required to review documentation and ensure compliance, which is reflected in pricing.

Application Assistance Options

Select the permit type below for details and pricing. 

 

MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Application Help

MD Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Application Help

A person may not purchase, rent, or receive a handgun in Maryland after October 1, 2013, unless they possess a valid Handgun Qualification License (HQL) issued by the Maryland State Police (MSP) or qualify for exemption status. To apply, you must complete a Firearms Safety Training Course instructed by a Qualified Handgun Instructor, consisting of a minimum of 4 hours of instruction, within 3 years prior to submitting your HQL application.

  • Application Help Cost: 
    • Our Students: $25
    • Non-students: $40

  • Time Needed:  approximately 20-30 minutes
  • What to bring: 
    • Valid State ID (driver's license),
    • Copy of LiveScan Fingerprint receipt,
    • Valid email address (you can access and log into), 
    • HQL Certificate of Training that states your instructors name and MSP instuctor number, 
    • Visa or Mastercard to pay the online MSP application fee (listed below)

  • MSP Application Fee for HQL:  
    • Original/Initial – $50.00 
    • Renewal – $20.00

  • More information: For more information on the application process, visit the MD State Police Handgun Qualification License page. 

⚠️ Important: If you do not bring all required materials, additional time will be needed to complete your application, and you will be charged an hourly rate.

Initial MD Wear and Carry (MD W&C) & Renewal Application Help

Initial MD Wear and Carry (MD W&C) & Renewal Application Help

Before you may legally wear and carry a regulated firearm in Maryland, you must possess and maintain an MSP-issued Handgun Wear and Carry Permit. Submission of the application does not authorize you to wear, carry, or transport a handgun until the permit is issued.

  • Initial Application Help Cost: 
    • Our Students: $50
    • Non-Students: $75
  • Renewal Application Help Cost:
    • Our Students: $25
    • Non-Students: $50
  • Time Needed:  approximately 30-40 minutes
  • What to bring: 
    • Valid State ID (driver's license),
    • Copy of LiveScan Fingerprint receipt (fingerprints are not required for renewals),
    • Valid email address (you can access and log into),
    • MSP29-14 Qualification Score Sheet,
    • Veterans only: DD214 that must advise "honorably discharged"
    • Digital Passport Photo (can be taken at the shop)
    • 3 references that are not related to you with the following information:
      • Name
      • Address
      • Phone Number
    • Employer name, address and boss
    • If you have had any previous criminal charges expunged or pardoned, please bring copies of the relevant expungement or pardon documents.
    • Naturalized Citizens only - Must bring appropriate paperwork showing naturalization
    • Visa or Mastercard to pay the online MSP application fee below

  • MSP Application Fee for MD W&C:  
    • Original/Initial – $125.00 
    • Renewal – $75.00
    • Replacement/Modification - $20.00

  • More information: For more information on the application process, visit the MD State Police Handgun Wear and Carry page. 

⚠️ Important: If you do not bring all required materials, additional time will be needed to complete your application, and you will be charged an hourly rate.

New Jersey

NJ Application Help

If you hold a concealed carry permit in another state or have received training to meet other state standards, you will still need to meet the specific requirements for NJ. You do not need to apply for a firearms purchaser identification card, or any other permit, to obtain a concealed carry permit. 

Applicants renewing their Concealed Carry Permits do NOT need to be fingerprinted again. Once you have been fingerprinted for a New Jersey firearm application you are assigned an SBI number. After that, you do not need to be fingerprinted again unless there is an unresolved issue with your fingerprints from a past application. You will use your SBI number when you apply. 

  • Initial Application Help Cost: 
    • Our Students: $50
    • Non-Students: $75
  • Time Needed:  approximately 30-40 minutes
  • What to bring:
    • Valid State ID (driver's license),
    • Social security number (you just need to know your number),
    • Valid email address (you can access and log into),
    • PTC Safe Handling and Proficiency Certification (S.P.182),
    • Instructor certification,
    • Consent for Medical Health Records Form (only fill out part one),
    • Veterans only: DD214 that must advise "honorably discharged",
    • Digital Passport Photo (can be taken at the shop),
    • 4 non-family related references. The references cannot be related by blood or by law and you must have known them for at least three years. You will need the following information:
      • First Name Last Name
      • Address
      • Phone Number
      • Valid email address (incorrect email addresses WILL delay your application)
    • Employer name, address and boss,
    • All residence addresses within past 10 years (month/year and city/state),
    • PTC Additional Handguns Intended to be Carried Form (S.P.182a) This is a fillable form for information on any handgun your intend to carry (make, model, caliber, serial number). If you do not own a handgun yet, do not apply.
    • If you have had any previous criminal charges expunged or pardoned, please bring copies of the relevant expungement or pardon documents.
    • Citizenship documentation (Alien Registration Number) if applicable.
    • Visa or Mastercard to pay the online NJSP application fee below

  • NJSP Application Fee for CCW:
    • Original/Initial – $205.00 

⚠️ Important: If you do not bring all required materials, additional time will be needed to complete your application, and you will be charged an hourly rate.