Greetings,

This is all the information you need to know about the WCHP/CCW course you have signed up for. 

If you have not yet done so, you are NOT guaranteed a seat if you have not yet paid your deposit.
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 FOR THE FULL CLASS

First, round count is a minimum of 75 rounds. 125 rounds (minimum) if you are also doing the NRA certified course. (Please also bring a few extra in case of misfires or dropped ammo, etc.)

As a student in our Maryland Wear and Carry Handgun Permit (WCHP) course you have the choice of doing the basic Maryland course and adding the NRA certification portion to it which certifies that you have taken the NRA Basic CCW course (never expires) and allows you to also go on to become an NRA Basic CCW Instructor later, if so desired.

 There is no extra charge for this NRA certification, and no difference in the class, however, there is extra work and extra qualifications. You will have to pass an open-book, 100+ multiple question test (which you can take during the class) and also you will be required to do a second shooting qualification. You do NOT have to be a member of the NRA to take this course.

The practice portion of the training requires you to shoot 50 rounds of ammunition – there is no pass/fail on this, as it is practice only. You can do this practice with any caliber handgun, but if you are doing the NRA certification, you should use the handgun you will use for that portion of the qualification test (.38 or larger).

 The Maryland shooting qualification is on a large B27 target where you must hit the target 18 out of 25 shots. This qualification may be taken with ANY** caliber handgun. You must also have an outside-the-waistband holster (non-SERPA) and 2 magazines.

•  5-rounds from 3-yards – timed.
• 10-rounds from 5-yards – timed.
•  5-rounds from 7-yards – timed.
•  5-rounds from 15-yards – timed.

 ** Are there any restrictions on the gun I can qualify with at the range? No. The law simply says “concealable firearm”, concealable firearm as defined by the state simply means a handgun, and the caliber of this handgun could be anything from a .22 to a 44 magnum. Shoot whatever is easiest and most comfortable for you. Maryland law also does not force you to qualify with the handgun you intend to carry.

 The NRA qualification is on a USPSA or IDPA target, half the size of the Maryland (B27) qualifier target, and you must hit 50 of 50 shots. At the same time, you start with 100 points and cannot be penalized more than 20 points or you have to re-qualify. You may attempt qualification up to 3 times and may do this within a month or so of the original date of class. Points may be deducted for shots outside the center of the target, failure to scan and assess and failure to count properly, among other things. This qualification must be taken with a .38 caliber or larger (.380, .40, 9mm, .45, etc.) handgun. You must also have an outside-the-waistband holster (non-SERPA) and 3 magazines.

• 10-rounds from 3-yards
• 10-rounds from 5-yards
• 25-rounds from 7-yards
•  5-rounds from15-yards

 FOR THE RENEWAL CLASS

  – It is YOUR option to do the Practice session with the full class or not. If you chose to do the optional practice session you will need 75 rounds of ammunition, minimum, assuming no misfires.
 – If you decide not to do the practice session, you will need a minimum of 25 rounds of ammunition for your handgun (plus a few in case of a misfire.)

 FOR EVERYONE;

 For your count;
 – You will need 75 rounds* of ammunition for your firearm, for the practice portion of training on the range. (Required for FULL class students and optional for Renewal class students)
 – You will need 25 rounds* of ammunition for your firearm, for the Maryland qualifier test. (Any caliber) (Required for FULL class and Renewal class students
and optionally;
 – You will need 50 rounds* of ammunition for your firearm, for the NRA qualifier, which you may attempt up to 3 times. (.38 or larger) (Required for NRA Certification FULL Class Students only – IF we have full course students shooting this certification, renewal students may shoot it also for an additional $5.)

*You may need more depending on ammunition malfunctions or other errors.

  – If you want to take the NRA portion, you MUST sign up in advance, here:
https://www.nrainstructors.org/SearchResults.aspx?State=n&zip=21788&radius=1.1&id=76

You should also make preparations for breaks and lunch. There are refrigerators at the club and sometimes they do have sodas for sale, but you can place a lunch and drinks in them. 

 – You MUST be a US citizen to take this course. Please bring your DL (or other State/Federal Picture ID) and if you are a club member, please bring your membership card with current year sticker.

If you do NOT have an HQL this class will qualify for your training for both. IF you desire to have a HQL training certificate from us, let us know at least a week before the course (include your full olegal name) so we can prepare your certificate.

 – – – IMPORTANT! Please be aware that PREGNANT WOMEN should discuss the use of firearms with their physician prior to taking part in this
course or any firearms use. Specifically, you should discuss the effects of exposure to loud sounds. If you are pregnant and/or nursing, you should not
handle any chemicals, lubricants or solvents unless you have discussed doing so with your physician.

You should bring your firearm to class. You will use it in class and on the range. You need a handgun on BOTH days. Don’t forget to have factory ammunition appropriate for your firearm on the SECOND day ONLY. Please leave this ammunition in your locked vehicle until the instructor tells you
otherwise. DO NOT BRING AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM.

What should you bring to the class?

• Government issued picture ID. (required)
• TCSC membership ID (if you have one, optional for discount)
• Notebook, pen, and highlighter.
• Your firearm. (required)
• 2 Magazines for your firearm (3 required for NRA portion)
• At least 75 rounds (Maryland) or 125 rounds (NRA & Maryland) of factory-loaded ammunition for your firearm on the 2nd day (Leave this in your vehicle) (required)
• Hearing and eye protection. (We will provide this if you don’t have it.)
• Holster for your firearm, outside-the-waistband (OTW) holster. (No collapsible or SERPA holsters!) (required)
• Holster for your magazines (1 required, 2 preferred – outside-the-waistband). (required for NRA portion)
• Loose shirt (1st day – concealment garment) (required)
• Light Jacket (1st day – concealment garment) (required)
• Drinks, Snacks and something for Lunch
• DRESS FOR THE WEATHER! If it looks like rain, bring a rain jacket, the ranges are OUTDOORS.
• DRESS FOR SAFETY! Please do NOT wear loose fitting clothing on range day, brass is hot and if it goes down your shirt or in your crocs, you’ll know it quickly and may present a danger to other students on the range if you are jumping around.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email at david.place@tcsctraining.org with the subject: TRAINING QUESTIONS

 Thanks,

 Dave Place
TCSC Lead NRA & Maryland WCHP Instructor