Md. Code Regs. 12.04.04.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 12.04.04.04 - Certified Firearms Safety Training Course

A. Commission approval is required for a certified firearms safety training course designed to meet the requirements specified under Public Safety Article, § 3-208, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. A certified firearms safety training course shall include the following elements:

(1) A handgun safety component;

(2) Safe handling of a regulated firearm;

(3) Rendering a regulated firearm safe;

(4) Safe carrying and transporting of a regulated firearm;

(5) Security and storage of a regulated firearm; and

(6) Restricting access to a regulated firearm by an individual:

(a) Younger than 21 years old; or

(b) Not legally permitted to possess a regulated firearm.

C. A certified firearms safety training course shall:

(1) Be approved by the Commission;

(2) Have a handgun safety component; and

(3) Be conducted by a certified firearms safety instructor.

D. If the certified firearms safety training course is offered by the Commission, it:

(1) Shall:

(a) Be presented by a certified firearms safety instructor;

(b) Be open to all individuals required by law to complete a certified firearms safety training course;

(c) Be offered at least weekly in all geographic areas of Maryland after regular business hours;

(d) Require attendance throughout the duration of the course for successful completion; and

(e) Be free of charge to all individuals seeking to take the course; and

(2) May not:

(a) Be more than 2 hours in length; and

(b) Include a test, examination, or other measure of comprehension.

E. Commission Approval Procedure. A person seeking approval for a certified firearms safety training course under this regulation shall:

(1) Submit a request for approval to the Deputy Director; and

(2) Include a description of the course to be presented.

F. Documentation of Completion.

(1) The certified firearms safety instructor shall provide to each individual attending the certified firearms safety training course a certificate of completion.

(2) The certificate of completion shall contain the following information:

(a) Full name of the individual attending the course;

(b) Address of the individual;

(c) Date and location of the training course; and

(d) Name of the certified firearms safety instructor.

(3) The certified firearms safety instructor shall forward a list of all individuals attending the certified firearms safety training course to the Commission within 2 weeks.

Md. Code Regs. 12.04.04.04