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 serves as Part II of the Assured Shot Maryland Wear & Carry Training Pathway and is designed to complete the remaining instruction and qualification requirements necessary to satisfy Maryland's minimum 16-hour initial firearms safety training requirement.

Completion of Assured Shot's Part I — Maryland HQL Training Program is required before enrolling in this program.

Students who successfully complete Assured Shot's Maryland HQL Training Program may apply those qualifying instructional hours toward Assured Shot's complete 16-hour Maryland Wear & Carry Training 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 nonresident applicants who reside in a state that recognizes the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit or has reciprocity with Utah to obtain and submit a copy of their qualifying home-state concealed carry permit before applying for the Utah permit.

Live-Fire Qualification

This Training Program includes the live-fire qualification required as part of Maryland's initial Wear & Carry firearms safety training requirements. Students must demonstrate firearm safety and proficiency and achieve the minimum qualifying score established by the Maryland State Police.

Following successful completion of the classroom instruction, students will participate in an individually scheduled live-fire session. We will work with each student to arrange a convenient 30-minute appointment that provides focused instruction and personalized coaching.

Live-Fire Training Location: Rockville, Maryland

Program Information

This Training Program Includes

• Required classroom instruction

• Required live-fire qualification

• Personalized live-fire coaching

• Maryland State Police Wear & Carry requirement training

• Completed Maryland State Police MSP 29-14 Certified Qualification Score Sheet for students who successfully
  satisfy the qualification requirements

Please Note:

• Maryland electronic fingerprinting fees.

• Ammunition.

• Maryland application fees.

• Utah application fees.

Program Investment

Training Program Tuition: $200
Includes classroom instruction, live-fire qualification, Utah-certified firearms familiarity training, Utah fingerprinting service, and $25 range fee.

Assured Shot will remit the range fee on the student's behalf. Ammunition required for the Wear & Carry live-fire qualification is not included in the Training Program tuition and must be provided by the student.

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.

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 provides legal authorization to carry a firearm subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and restrictions, 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!