Handgun Roster Board
The Maryland Handgun Roster Board was established in 1988 pursuant to Public Safety Article 5-401 to determine what handguns, manufactured after January 1, 1985, may be legally sold in Maryland.
Petitions and samples should be mailed or delivered to:
Maryland State Police
Handgun Roster Board
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
If you are hand delivering petitions and/or samples, you MUST call in advance: 410-653-4247.
Meeting Agenda
The agenda for the next meeting will be posted here as soon as that date is closed for petition submissions.
THE DECEMBER 2026 HRB MEETING FOR REGULAR BUSINESS HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JANUARY 2027 DUE TO NEW LEGISLATION. THE DECEMBER 2ND HRB MEETING WILL STILL BE HELD FOR HEARINGS ONLY.
Meeting & Petition Submission Schedule
Unless posted to the contrary, Handgun Roster Board meetings will be held at 11:00 AM at the following location:
Forensic Science Division
221 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
| Proposed Meeting Date | Petition Submission Closing Date |
|---|---|
| 12-02-2026 | HEARINGS ONLY |
| 01-06-2027 | 12-09-2026 |
| 03-03-2027 | 02-03-2027 |
| 06-02-2027 | 05-05-2027 |
| 09-01-2027 | 08-04-2027 |
| 12-01-2027 | 11-03-2027 |
Maryland Handgun Roster Board Minutes
Maryland Handgun Roster Board Members
Staff: Rachel Rosenberg (410) 653-4247; email: [email protected]
Chair: Maj. Andy Johnson, designee of Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Terms expire 2024
- Jonathan W. Maurath;
- Carl W. Roy II, Esq.
Terms expire 2028
- Robert D. Bajefsky, Esq.;
- Ivan J. Bates;
- Cassandra K. Crifasi, Ph.D.;
- Kim Y. Dennis;
- Daniel H. Popp III;
- Stephen M. Yates;
- two vacancies.
Related information
Disapproved Handguns updated October 2026 - PDF - 304.34 KB
Removal of Model Number Requirement Advisory - June 2021 - PDF - 185.35 KB