Regulation .04 Certified Firearms Safety Training Course.
Regulation .04 Certified Firearms Safety Training Course.LinkCopy Citation
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.