# COMAR Title 12 — Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

## Subtitle 04 — Police Training and Standards Commission

### Chapter 02 — Firearms Training

#### Regulation .01 Purpose.

*COMAR 12.04.02.01*

A. This chapter establishes Commission requirements for an individual regulated by the Commission for:

  (1) Firearms classroom instruction and training and qualification; and

  (2) Authorization to use or carry a firearm.

B. Commission requirements are minimum requirements. Therefore, a law enforcement agency may adopt more stringent requirements for firearms classroom instruction and training and qualification.

C. This chapter does not apply to a firearm authorized by a law enforcement agency for use by a police officer which discharges a projectile that is not intended to cause death.