Rochester Personal Defense

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The Maryland Non-Resident Wear and Carry Permit Course is designed for individuals who are not residents of Maryland but wish to obtain a Maryland concealed carry permit. This class provides practical, comprehensive training in a supportive environment, covering topics such as firearm safety, handling, and Maryland's specific laws and regulations.

This 16 hour course requires a valid New York State or New York City Pistol License for enrollment. Included in the session is the required Maryland classroom lecture followed by live fire practice, and then the required Maryland live fire qualification. 

This can be completed by both new or experienced shooters, however, you must be familiar with your handgun’s operation and overall firearm safety rules.

After meeting the Maryland qualification requirements, you can then apply online through the Maryland State Police (MSP) portal. The application requires you to provide four references and you must obtain finger printing from a Live Scan vendor, located in Maryland.

The tuition includes ONLY the classroom portion and the live fire qualification. Not included are the application and fingerprinting fees.

Maryland permits are valid for two years plus until the applicant's birth month for the first permit and for three years for renewals. An 8-hour course will be required for renewal of an issued permit with the same live fire requirements. Training certificates are valid for 3 years from course completion.

Key Topics Covered:

• • Federal and State of Maryland laws: Understand who can posses a firearm and where possession is prohibited.
  • Conflict De-escalation
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Handling Your Handgun: Learn the basics of safely handling a handgun.
  • Shooting Fundamentals: Review the core principles of shooting, including proper grip, stance, and trigger control. aiming, breathing, and trigger discipline, to ensure accuracy and control.
  • Firearms Safety: An in-depth review of the four important rules of gun safety, as well as situational safety protocols, to prevent accidents.
  • Range Safety: Learn range etiquette, reinforce proper muzzle discipline, and hands on safe firearms handing.
  • Use of Deadly Force: Gain a clear understanding of the legal and ethical implications of using deadly force, including what constitutes self-defense and the State of Maryland laws surrounding the use of a firearm in an emergency.
  • Live Fire Practice and Qualification: Participate in live fire practice and qualification, which meets the State of Maryland WCHP requirements.

Required Material/Gear:

• A valid NYS Pistol Permit.
• A pistol listed on your New York Pistol License
• A minimum of 2 magazines.
• A magazine holder for at least 1 magazine.
• Eye and ear protection. We advise the 'over the ear' electronic type.
• 100 rounds of range ammunition.
• A magazine speed loader. Such as an UpLula (optional but suggested)
• Range and weather appropriate footwear and clothing.

***If you do not have any of the material listed above, please contact us prior to registering. In most cases, we can obtain what you may need. Arriving without any of the items on the list will prevent you from participating in the course.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of July 10, 2025, any Sig-Sauer P320 variant (M17, M18, 320, compact, x carry, legion, etc) is prohibited in any training course, competition, or event that Rochester Personal Defense, LionsPride Training Group, or DFJ, Inc is conducting or has purview over.