Maryland Wear and Carry

Wear and Carry Permit training is 16 hours of instruction for an original application​ and 8 hours of instruction for a renewal application. The approved training is offered by a Qualified Handgun Instructor and will include instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and a component that requires the applicant to demonstrate gun safety and proficiency with a minimum score of 70% accuracy. You will be required to upload a completed and signed MSP 29-14 Certified Qualification Score Sheet​ to the documents section of the Wear and Carry Permit Application in the Licensing Portal.

Designated security personnel (security guards, private detectives, special police, and armored car drivers/guards) must shoot a Practical Police Course of at least 50 rounds, from no further than 25 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.

All other applicants must shoot a Basic Practical Handgun Course of at least 25 rounds, from no further than 15 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.

Applications for Wear and Carry Permits can only be submitted online via the Maryland State Police Licensing Portal. Applications can be started at any time but may be submitted only after all requirements are fulfilled and the application is complete. All applicants must have a valid email address, as the State Police do not accept paper applications.