A second firearm training class is being offered on June 28, providing participants with safety instruction, simunition, and virtual reality training.

A local shooting range is aiming to educate and empower women through a special event focused on firearm safety.

To wear, carry or transport a handgun in Maryland, most applicants are required to complete a 16-hour firearms safety training course taught by a state-certified qualified handgun instructor.

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Chairman Terry Roy, R-Deerfield, testified for his proposal to require all public schools offer a gun training course for students from K-12.

The legislation would’ve required one hour of “age-appropriate” gun safety training annually in public schools, teaching avoidance to students in grades K-5 and handling principles and ...