Part II of Maryland's Required 16-Hour Training
Includes Utah-Certified Firearms Familiarity Training
Program Overview
The Maryland Wear & Carry Training Program is designed for responsible firearm owners who are ready to advance their knowledge, skills, and understanding of concealed carry. This program combines classroom instruction, legal education, practical application, and live-fire qualification to prepare students for the responsibilities of lawful concealed carry.
Building upon the foundation established in the Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Training Program, this advanced training program prepares students to safely, responsibly, and legally carry a handgun for personal protection while emphasizing sound judgment, situational awareness, and responsible decision-making.
At Assured Shot Training & Safety, we believe that carrying a firearm is more than obtaining a permit—it's accepting the responsibility to protect yourself and others through knowledge, discipline, and continuous learning. Our mission is to develop knowledgeable and responsible armed citizens by building the assurance that comes through professional firearms education.
Program Prerequisite
This training program satisfies Part II of Maryland's required 16-hour Wear & Carry training requirement.
Completion of Part I is required before enrolling.
Students who successfully complete the Assured Shot Maryland HQL Training Program have already fulfilled Part I of the state training requirement, and those hours will be applied toward this program.
Learning Objectives
Students will receive comprehensive instruction in:
Criminal behavior recognition and pre-attack indicators
Situational awareness and defensive strategies
Developing a responsible defensive mindset
Less-than-lethal force options
Psychological responses following the use of deadly force
Holster selection and safe concealed carry practices
Drawing safely from concealment
Maryland, Utah, and applicable federal firearms laws
Maryland State Police required live-fire qualification
Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit Training
As part of this training program, students will complete the Utah-certified firearms familiarity training required to apply for a Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit.
To simplify the application process, Assured Shot also provides Utah fingerprinting services during class, allowing students to complete one of Utah's required application components before they leave.
As part of their training experience, students will receive:
Utah-certified training documentation
Completed Utah fingerprint cards
Guidance through the Utah application process
Please Note: Utah requires most applicants who reside in a reciprocal state to first obtain a valid concealed carry permit from their home state before applying for a Utah Non-Resident Permit. Maryland residents must first receive their Maryland Wear & Carry Permit, and Virginia residents must first receive their Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit before submitting their Utah application.
Live-Fire Qualification
The Maryland State Police required live-fire qualification is conducted at our partner range following successful completion of the classroom instruction.
Range Location:
📍 Rockville, Maryland
Additional Information
Included in Your Tuition
✓ Professional classroom instruction
✓ Maryland Wear & Carry training
✓ Utah-certified firearms familiarity training
✓ Utah fingerprinting completed during class
✓ Utah fingerprint cards
✓ Utah-certified training documentation
✓ Maryland live-fire qualification
✓ Range fee ($25 paid directly by Assured Shot to the range)
Required Equipment for Live-Fire Qualification
Students must have:
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Protective equipment may be rented or purchased at the range if needed.
Not Included:
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this training program, students will:
Receive an Assured Shot Certificate of Completion
Satisfy Maryland's required training to apply for a Maryland Wear & Carry Permit
Complete the Utah-certified firearms familiarity training required for a Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit
Receive the documentation and guidance needed to complete the Utah application process after obtaining their qualifying home-state permit
Develop the knowledge, judgment, practical skills, and confidence necessary to responsibly carry a concealed firearm.
Permit issuance is determined by the applicable issuing authority. Students are responsible for meeting all eligibility requirements and submitting the required applications, fingerprints, fees, and supporting documentation.
The Assured Shot Difference
At Assured Shot Training & Safety, we believe firearms training is about far more than meeting a legal requirement or earning a permit.
Our purpose is to develop knowledgeable, confident, and responsible armed citizens through professional firearms education that extends well beyond minimum state requirements.
Every Training Program is intentionally designed to build lasting knowledge, practical skills, and sound judgment that students can rely on for years to come.
A permit may grant you the legal authority to carry a firearm, but it is your education, judgment, and commitment to responsibility that prepare you to carry with confidence.
Our commitment is simple:
To help every student become safer, more capable, more confident, and more responsible than when they first walked through our doors.
Building Knowledge.
Inspiring Confidence.
Cultivating Responsibility.
Carry with Assurance!
Ready to Begin Your Training?
Whether you're taking the next step toward obtaining your Maryland Wear & Carry Permit or expanding your lawful carry opportunities through the Utah Non-Resident Permit, our instructors are committed to delivering professional firearms education, practical skills, and personalized guidance every step of the way.
Enroll today and discover The Assured Shot Difference.
Carry with Assurance!
