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

2. B. An “X” in the following table indicates that the corresponding firearms 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-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 for which the training is being given	X	X	X	X	X	X
   (3) Care and cleaning of the firearm for which the training is being given	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	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

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

   1. (1) Rules for the use of deadly force;
   2. (2) Alternatives to the use of deadly force;
   3. (3) Emotional, mental, and psychological preparation needed for the possibility of a deadly force shooting situation;
   4. (4) Judgmental or decision training on the use of deadly force; and
   5. (5) Criminal, civil, and administrative liability for misuse of deadly force.

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

   1. (1) At home;
   2. (2) In a correctional or detention facility;
   3. (3) On the firing line; and
   4. (4) In the course of official duties.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, Title 8, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 20, 1997 (24:21 Md. R. 1451)

Regulations .01—.09 repealed and new Regulations .01—.31 adopted effective July 1, 2001 (28:12 Md. R. 1111)

Regulation .20 B, C amended effective September 29, 2003 (30:19 Md. R. 1333)

Regulations .01—.31 repealed and new Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective January 1, 2013 (39:16 Md. R.1081)