<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 12.04.02.01" title_num="12" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="02" heading="Purpose.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This chapter establishes Commission requirements for an individual regulated by the Commission for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Firearms classroom instruction and training and qualification; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Authorization to use or carry a firearm.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Commission requirements are minimum requirements. Therefore, a law enforcement agency may adopt more stringent requirements for firearms classroom instruction and training and qualification.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>