If you got your Wear and Carry first then HQL is free and no need for fingerprints for HQL. If you get your HQL first then you have to pay for both permits and separate fingerprints for each.I was finger printed for my HQL and I paid about $70 for them. Does anyone know of I take wear and carry if I need to pay to be finger printed again?
I was afraid of that. Thanks for the answer.If you got your Wear and Carry first then HQL is free and no need for fingerprints for HQL. If you get your HQL first then you have to pay for both permits and separate fingerprints for each.
I was finger printed for my HQL and I paid about $70 for them. Does anyone know of I take wear and carry if I need to pay to be finger printed again?
Depending on your situation and what your "exemption" is you may also be exempt from some Wear and Carry requirements. The best single source for information about the application requirements and procedures including a step by step how to apply is on the Maryland Shall Issue web site.Thanks for the info guys, it looks like I will hold off on the HQL in lieu of the Carry Permit. I’ve just been wanting something lately and the HQL seemed like an “easier” avenue being exempt from the training requirement.
Ultimately, I would rather not go through redundancies, so it looks like I will be waiting a little while longer.
Thank you for the link. Im a current permit holder in two states, however the requirement for those states have changed since I took the permit course. As such, the *certified* training I have is NRA basic pistol safety and is over 10 years old . The law is vague on what courses are “approved by the secretary” but I would doubt this will help. I do not have any other exemptions.Depending on your situation and what your "exemption" is you may also be exempt from some Wear and Carry requirements. The best single source for information about the application requirements and procedures including a step by step how to apply is on the Maryland Shall Issue web site.
Link to the "MSI Wear and Carry Permit Guide" (see "Who is exempt from the training?") and while you are over there go ahead and join MSI and also send them a donation because they are all volunteer and actively filing lawsuits against Maryland's unconstitutional anti gun laws:
Maryland Wear and Carry Permits
Last updated 11/28/2023We've brought a lawsuit against the enforcement of parts of SB 1 and other current carry restrictions. Learn about Novotny v. Moore here. See our guide here for how newly enacted laws affect your right to keep and bear arms.IntroductionPermit EligibilityTrainingApplication...www.marylandshallissue.org
You'll need the 16 hour class from a qualified instructor, plus LIVESCAN and the filing fee.Thank you for the link.
Almost everything is higher in MD, sadly.76$ seems kind of high but where I moved from it was 20$ at the local PD.