The Maryland State Police Licensing Division administers the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR related to: the licensing and registration of firearms; handgun permits; security guards and agencies and other licensing functions ​as defined by statute or regulation.

Click below for the:  Application to Purchase a Regulated Firearm ​​​(Click here for Firearm Purchase application instructions)​ Application for Handgun Wear & Carry Permit (Click here for Handgun W&C Permit application instructions) Machine Gun Registration Regulated Firearms Dealer's License Professional Licenses and Professional Agency Licenses	Click below for the:  Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Application (Click here for HQL application instructions) LEOSA (Click here for LEOSA application instructions) Qualified Handgun Instructor (Click here for QHI application instructions) Intercept Devices & K9 (LE Only)  (Click here for Intercept Device instructions)
Licensing Portal   ​	MDSP Online Services ​

​	FIREARM PURCHASE, CARRY,  OR REGISTER   Purchase a Regulated Firearm  Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Wear and Carry Handgun Permit Firearms Collecto​rs Firearms Dealers Firearms Search Machine Gun Registration New Maryland Resident Voluntary Registration NICS for Pawn / Redemption Untraceable Firearms​
	PROFESSIONAL LICENSES   Security Guard Security Systems Private Detective Railroad Police Special Police Bullet Proof Body Armor
	LAW ENFORCEMENT   LEOSA   K-9 Intercept Devices
	FIREARM TRAINING   Firearms Safety Training  Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Training ​ Wear and Carry Permit Training Find A Qualified Instructor Qualified Handgun Instructor Program

 

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