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MD Handgun Qualification License
This four-hour course is the Maryland required course to obtain a Handgun Qualification License (HQL) which enables a person to purchase a handgun in the State of Maryland. Understand firearms manipulation, home defensive tactics, unloading, loading, malfunction drills, weapon's maintenance and so much more.
Cost: $89.00
Total Time: 4 hours
What to bring to class: Government Photo ID (Driver's License)
Click to preview course: Preview MD HQL
Application Help: Need help filling out your application? Click here for help!
MD Wear & Carry Permit
As of July 5, 2022 Maryland has eliminated the requirement of "Good and Substantial Reason" to obtain the MD Wear and Carry Permit. Any upstanding citizen can obtain a permit for the simple purpose of self-defense.
Maryland Wear and Carry Permit (MDWC) training features a total of 16 hours of instruction (over a 2 consecutive day period) for an original application. This course will meet all training requirements for both MD residents and non residents to obtain their carry permit in the state of Maryland.
Applicants are required to submit documentation of the required training and a LiveScan fingerprint receipt.
If you are in need of a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit RENEWAL, sign up for the MD Wear & Carry RENEWAL Only Course!
Cost: $350.00
Total Time: 16 hours over 2 consecutive days
What to bring to class: Government Photo ID (Driver's License), unloaded firearm, external side draw holster, two unloaded magazines, 150 rounds of target ammunition, sturdy belt to secure holster, eye protection, hearing protection, bag lunch and water
Click to preview course: Preview MD Wear & Carry
Application Help: Need help filling out your application? Click here for help!
MD Wear & Carry Permit RENEWAL
This is a RENEWAL CLASS ONLY. This class is ONLY for CURRENT MD Wear and Carry Permit Holders. Your renewal training can be completed up to two years prior to expiring and submitted to the Maryland State Police within 120 days of expiring. This will not move your renewal month backwards.
(This is not the required 16hr course needed to obtain your initial MD Wear and Carry Permit. If you don't have a permit. you need other 16hr MD Wear and Carry course listed on this website.)
This is an eight hour course. Half of your day is in the classroom and half of your day will be on the range. Renewal Students will be joining MD Wear and Carry initial application students for Day Two of the training.
Cost: $175.00
Total Time: 8 hours
What to bring to class: Government Photo ID (Driver's License), unloaded firearm, external side draw holster, two unloaded magazines, 150 rounds of target ammunition, sturdy belt to secure holster, eye protection, hearing protection, bag lunch and water
Utah Non-Resident Permit
This is the four hour course required to receive your Utah Non-Resident Permit that is valid in 30+ States including Delaware. Fingerprints and Passport Photo are included in the course.
Cost: $120.00
Total Time: 4 hours
What to bring to class: Government Photo ID (Driver's License)
Delaware Concealed Carry
This course is for Delaware Residents only who are ages 18 and older who are seeking the training requirements for the Delaware Resident Concealed Carry (DE CCW) Permit. Our 8 hour concealed carry course is designed to exceed the minimum requirements set forth by the State of Delaware to certify you for a concealed carry permit. The course is four hour of classroom instruction and four hours of range time. Students will be required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
Cost: $150.00
Total Time: 8 hours
What to bring to class: Government Photo ID (Driver's License), unloaded firearm, external side draw holster, two unloaded magazines, 150 rounds of target ammunition, sturdy belt to secure holster, eye protection, hearing protection, bag lunch and water
Delaware CCW & Maryland Wear & Carry Combo
This combo course is for Delaware Residents only who are ages 21 and older who are seeking the training requirements for the Delaware Resident Concealed Carry Permit and the Maryland Wear and Carry Permit. Spanning over two days (16 hrs), this course is designed to exceed the minimum requirements set forth by the State of Delaware to certify you for a concealed carry permit. In addition, this course will meet all training requirements for MD non-residents to obtain their carry permit in the state of Maryland.
Cost: $425.00
Total Time: 16 hours over 2 consecutive days
What to bring to class: Government Photo ID (Driver's License), unloaded firearm, external side draw holster, two unloaded magazines, 150 rounds of target ammunition, sturdy belt to secure holster, eye protection, hearing protection, bag lunch and water.
Beginner Handgun Course
Beginner Handgun is designed as a continuation of the HQL class that gives the student an opportunity to shoot their handgun (rentals available if needed) on a controlled range with experienced instructors.Scenario Based Training
What to bring to class: Government issued photo ID, snacks and water
Live Fire Workshop
Live Fire Workshop is designed to improve your confidence, proficiency, and handgun manipulation skills.
The students will meet at the Tactical Shepherd for a mandatory Safety Brief and Range Protocol. Students will follow instructors to the range, located less than 10 mins away.
After a couple live fire relays, the instructors will:
evaluate your skill level, identify opportunities for improvement, discuss with you specific drills tailored to YOU that are designed to improve YOUR abilities.
Many students may be at the same skill level or have the same problems, but regardless an individual assessment is critical to achieve the best results.
Shooting drills will focus on strong fundamentals, shot placement, and judgmental shooting at varying distances. (Possibly advanced law enforcement style drills depending on the shooter.)
This course was strategically designed so the student sees and feels improvement. Whether you a homeowner defending your residence and family or a MD Wear and Carry permit holder, truly understanding your current personal skill level and making strides for improvement is our #2 goal. The #1 goal is always safety!
What to bring to class: unloaded firearm, external side draw holster, two unloaded magazines, 150 rounds of target ammunition, sturdy belt to secure holster, eye protection, hearing protection, appropriate range attire, snacks and water
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Advanced Live Fire Workshop
Advanced Live Fire workshop is ONLY for students who have completed Tactical Shepherd Live Fire Workshop or completed the Tactical Shepherd MD Wear & Carry Course with a score of 95% or better, which is a requirement. If you were not satisfied with your performance in Live Fire Workshop or MD W&C or question your basic handgun skill set this is NOT the class for you.
Before enrolling in this course students will need:
- Strong knowledge of handgun safety
- Basic to Intermediate handgun manipulation skills
- Confidence in their proficiency and accuracy
if you fail to display these skills you will be asked to leave the range.
The students will meet at Tactical Shepherd for a mandatory Safety Brief and Range Protocol. Students will follow instructors to the range (located less than 10 mins away
Students will be learning and participating in the following:
- Close quarters Tucked Hip Shooting
- Step back shooting
- Shooting at distances up to 25 yards
- Shooting under stress and strict time limits
- Barricade Defensive Shooting
- Moving to shoot timed drills.
- Judgmental shooting / Reactionary targets
This ADVANCED course is the part Tactical Shepherd you have never experienced. You will be held to tight firing line start and stop times, integrating multiple skills, shooting and maneuvering against close, medium and longer-range targets.
Several mini competitions will be held amongst the students.
Cost: $175.00
Total Time: 5 hours
What to bring to class: unloaded firearm, external side draw holster, two unloaded magazines, 200 rounds of target ammunition, sturdy belt to secure holster, eye protection, hearing protection, appropriate range attire, boots or high traction lace up footwear, snacks and water
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Advanced Live Fire Dates & RegistrationHandgun Cleaning and Maintenance
In Handgun Cleaning and Maintenance (C & M), the student will be able to: Disassemble and reassemble their handgun multiple times, clean their handgun, learn the friction points, understand carbon build up and lubrication.
There will be a Q&A Section at the end of the course.
Cost: $45.00
Total Time: 2 hours
What to bring to class: Unloaded handgun, unloaded magazines, cleaning kit, patches, lubricant
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