Qualified Handgun Instructor Certificate Details
Qualified Handgun Instructor Certificate
General Info - Statewide Certification
Qualified Handgun Instructors are responsible for qualifying students for Handgun Qualification Licenses and Handgun Carry Permits.
A QHI is a person whom the Maryland State Police has confirmed as being certified by either the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions or a nationally recognized firearms organization as a firearm instructor. A Certified Qualified Handgun Instructor may instruct Handgun Qualification License applicants and Handgun Wear and Carry Permit applicants.
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Approval time
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$0.00
Application cost
Obtaining the Certification
Ready to get your certification? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents
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A valid copy of the applicants Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission certificate; or a copy of a valid instructor certification card issued by a nationally recognized firearms organization.
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All certification documentation needed.
Apply for the Certification
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Maintaining Your Certification
Renewal and maintenance -
Maintaining your Certification (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain Certification/stay in good standing)
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Maintain supporting certification.
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Must be renewed before the certification holder's expiration of their Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions or Nationally recognized firearms organization firearms instructor certification.
Agency/Contact
Certification Issuer - Information
Contact Information
Tel: (410) 653-4457 / Fax: (410) 653-4036
Work hours:
Legal Authority
What laws and regulations give Maryland Department of State Police the legal authority to issue this approval?
MD. CODE ANN., PUB. SAFETY §5-101 et seq. MD. CODE ANN., PUB. SAFETY §5-201 et seq. MD. CODE ANN., PUB. SAFETY §5-401 et seq. COMAR 29.03.01 COMAR 29.03.03