Questions about applying as Instructor with MSP

GoldGunsGirls said:

I recently moved to MD and have applied for my HQL a couple weeks ago but it is currently in "PENDING" status. I also have my NRA Basic Pistol Instructor certification so I figure I might as well apply to be an MSP Qualified instructor.

I'm now applying online with MSP but have a couple questions. Hoping someone here can help me out!

1 - Do I apply for a "Qualified Handgun Instructor Certificate" or "Qualified Handgun Instructor License"?

2 - Is there a fee to register with MSP?

3 - Approximately how long does it take for MSP to approve (or deny, I suppose) your application?

4 - With my HQL application pending, is there any reason to wait before submitting my instructor application?

Thanks!

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GoldGunsGirls said:

Sweet, thanks for the quick response. So it sounds like the "License" is only necessary to train those who will be using the training professionally (e.g. security guard). In which case, the certificate is what I need. Most I would ever do is help friends and family to get their HQL.

Much appreciated!

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miles71 said:

Just a clarification, a MSPQHI can teach HQL and wear and carry. Check the msp website and give them an email with questions. Get the answers from them.

My understanding is one version is for non police trained such as nra instructors, the other is for police trained instructors, but I could be full oh poo.

TD

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lx1x said:

1) cert is fine unless you thinking about training security guards, pi and such

2) no

3) a month (been awhile.. i cant remember.. renewals took few days)

4) hql doesnt matter..(i dont have hql..lol)

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3rdRcn said:

It is my understanding that a QHIC can certify security guards also. Can you possibly link me info to the contrary. When I submitted for a QHIL I was told by licensing that they were going to discontinue that.

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miles71 said:

QHI can instruct, qualify, and renew security guards for their permits. It's a different qualification for security than others. You don't certify them as security guards, that's another card and the security companies responsibility along with training them. In my experience most security companies have their own people certified to train and teach their officers, but some smaller companies do send their people out in their own to get the training.

TD

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3rdRcn said:

Misunderstood what you were saying as far as the security guard thing goes.

Miles71, I do qualify Security guards and it is for one of the largest security guard companies in the world, so it isn't just small companies that the guards have to go out and get their classes for the permits from private instructors. The guards also have to pay for it themselves.

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miles71 said:

3rdrcn,
Wouldn't surprise me at all if you where the guy in the phrase "we have a guy". Lol

TD

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