Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 04 - POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 12.04.02 - Firearms Training
Section 12.04.02.10 - Classroom Instruction Requirements

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.04.02.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The table in §B of this regulation establishes minimum required classroom instruction topics for firearms classroom instruction.

B. An "X" in the following table indicates that the corresponding classroom instruction topic is required for the specified type of training:

Classroom Instruction Topics

Entrance Level Handgun Training

Entrance Level Long Gun Training

Annual Firearms Training

Handgun Conversion Training - Different Type Handgun

Handgun Conversion Training Red Dot Sight

Handgun Conversion Training - Within a Handgun Type

Firearms Conversion Training - Long Gun

(1) Legal aspects in the use of firearms

X

X

X

(2) Nomenclature relevant to the firearm and any added equipment for which the training is being given

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

(3) Care and cleaning of the firearm and any added equipment for which the training is being given

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

(4) Safe handling and safe storage of firearms

X

X

X

(5) Fundamentals of marksmanship and shooting related to the firearm and optic, where applicable

X

X

X

X

(6) Explanations and reasons for a qualification course of fire

X

X

(7) Ballistic properties, if applicable

X

X

X

X

X

X

(8) Potential situations for which the long gun is intended

X

(9) Unusual characteristics

X

(10) Optical sighting devices, where applicable

X

X

(11) Reduced light firing techniques

X

X

(12) Mechanical Operation of the firearm

X

X

X

X

X

(13) Malfunction causes and clearing

X

X

X

X

X

X

C. Legal aspects in the use of firearms, at a minimum, shall include:

(1) Rules for the use of deadly force;

(2) Alternatives to the use of deadly force;

(3) Emotional, mental, and psychological preparation needed for the possibility of a deadly force shooting situation;

(4) Judgmental or decision training on the use of deadly force; and

(5) Criminal, civil, and administrative liability for misuse of deadly force.

D. Safe handling and safe storage of firearms, at a minimum, shall address safe handling and safe storage in the following settings:

(1) At home;

(2) In a law enforcement facility;

(3) On the firing line; and

(4) On patrol.

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