1. A. A firearms safety instructor shall be certified in order to conduct a certified firearms safety training course under this chapter.

2. B. Requirements for a Certified Firearms Safety Instructor. An individual is eligible to conduct a certified firearms safety training course if the individual is:

   1. (1) A certified police officer who has completed:

      1. (a) Commission requirements for entrance-level firearms training; and
      2. (b) Probationary employment requirements as a police officer; or

   2. (2) Certified to conduct a certified firearms safety training course by:

      1. (a) The Commission;
      2. (b) The Department of Natural Resources;
      3. (c) The Department of State Police; or
      4. (d) A reputable organization having as one of its objectives the promotion of competency and safety in handling handguns.

3. C. Commission Certification Procedure. An individual seeking certification as a firearms safety instructor under §B(2)(a) of this regulation shall:

   1. (1) Submit a request for certification to the Deputy Director for approval; and
   2. (2) Include a resume or other documentation indicating the individual's qualification to conduct the certified firearms safety training course.

Authority: Public Safety Article, §3-208, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)