<div class="ExternalClassC95B076BFD574C719F2A5217BC88062A"><span style="color&#58;rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family&#58;arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size&#58;small;background-color&#58;rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><p></p><p>​No. Federal law bars medical cannabis patients and personal cannabis users from purchasing or possessing firearms. The Federal Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C.&#160;§ 922(g)(3), prohibits any person who is an &quot;unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802))&quot;&#160;from shipping, transporting, receiving or possessing firearms or ammunition. Marijuana is listed in the Controlled Substances Act as a Schedule I controlled substance, and there are no exceptions in Federal law for marijuana&#160;purportedly used for medicinal purposes, even if such use is sanctioned by State law.</p><p>Medical cannabis patient information contained in Maryland's patient registry is considered confidential, protected health information and held in compliance with federal HIPPA regulations by the Maryland Cannabis Commission. However, the Maryland State Police query individuals who seek to&#160;purchase a firearm&#160;about their status as a medical cannabis patient or personal use of cannabis and bar those who disclose that they are a medical cannabis patients or a personal user of cannabis from making the transaction. Individuals who provide false information by failing to disclose that they are a medical cannabis patient or a personal user​&#160;of cannabis when purchasing a firearm are in violation of federal statute, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of as much as $250,000.&#160;​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass6659D0DB237E43A2953DC97BE15E02A4"><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span>The dev​​ice itself is not a firearm and so its sale would not be regulated by the Maryland State Police, however when a pistol is placed within the device frame, the weapon becomes a rifle (because the weapon is &quot;designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder.&quot;) And if the overall length of the combination weapon is less than 29&quot;, the weapon is now a &quot;copycat weapon&quot; subject to the prohibitions against possessing an assault weapon under CR Title 4, Subtitle 3.&#160;​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>​<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassA05EE369B0F24D349CA37B043F4AE069"><p>​​No, an AK-47 handgun is not banned because it is not an assault long gun. An AK-47 handgun would still be a &quot;regulated firearm&quot; requiring a 77R and may not be sold in Maryland, or manufactured for distribution in Maryland, unless included on the Handgun Roster.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass8248C9D5070341CEB0E362067147F121"><p>​Yes. Under the Maryland Annotated Code, Criminal Law, Article 4 Section 104, it is unlawful for any person to store or leave a loaded firearm in a location where the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor has&#160;access to the firearm. (For safety purposes, the stored firearm should be unloaded and the use of an appropriate lock or locked container&#160;i<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>s recommended).​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass07CB40627960497BAF35E2DB1DFA15AD"><p>​​Please <a href="https&#58;//licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov/MspBridgeClient/#/home">click here&#160;to search the Handgun Roster for&#160;approved handguns​​ for sale</a> ​in Maryland.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass685321A1F5694A60B9ADC410D8B9419C"><p>​​Please contact our <a href="mailto&#58;licensing@mdsp.org">Licensing Division</a>​ for that information.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass417803BF100A435C9EE5DCD39D63936A"><p>​Handguns must be unloaded, in an enclosed&#160;case&#160;or&#160;an enclosed holster and the ammunition should be separate. It would be best to keep the unloaded handgun&#160;in the trunk where you do not have access to it. There are further regulations but essentially you can only transport a handgun between residence, to and from a repair shop, a shooting sporting event, between a residence and place of business if substantially owned and operated by the person. For more information please contact our <a href="mailto&#58;licensing@mdsp.org">Licensing Division​</a>.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassA463C4AF60B74D7A9B2B2A81DE2D103E"><p>​No. You will receive a letter explaining that you have been granted the status of a “Designated Collector”. This status allows for multiple firearm purchases.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass372BDA99B4314E74BC2248C07596146D"><p>​No. &#160;A Firearms collector is a status granted to an individual by the Maryland State Police. &#160;This status allows the individual to purchase more than one firearm at a time. &#160;This status does not grant any additional privileges or expedite the processing time required for a regulated firearms purchase.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassA93307AFD8794EC99E57A5AD09E4849E"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>No, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun is classified by the State as a “firearm,&quot; but not a “handgun&quot;. A Handgun Qualification License (HQL) is only needed if you are purchasing a handgun that is not clas sified as a curio and relic. ​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></div>

<div class="ExternalClass578C4DFF9A814153A5FFE64AC6638C72"><p>​​Yes, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun may be manufactured provided there is compliance with federal and other state laws—into a handgun.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass21BC083DE51F45A5B598AD3C4D285776"><p>​No, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun purchased after 10/1/2013 may be built—provided there is compliance with federal and other state laws—only into a handgun, a short barreled rifle that has an overall length of 29 inches or greater, or if the lower receiver is an AR15 platform, into a heavy barrel model.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass1AB4B4DE55B94C81ABFDA851C11A9E1B"><p>​Please refer to the following web-page.<br><a href="http&#58;//www.cac.mil">http&#58;//www.cac.mil</a><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass695118519DBC4CE6BAE5E129240AEB47"><p>​​If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall be completed and executed by a corporate officer who is a resident of the State of Maryland.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass78D90F0505E6480EA8F08DE0D6D9A1D9"><p>​Yes. COMAR 29.03.01.21 (&quot;Transfer of Regulated Firearms Sold at Gun Shows&quot;) states&#58;<br></p></div><blockquote style="margin&#58;0 0 0 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><div class="ExternalClass78D90F0505E6480EA8F08DE0D6D9A1D9"><p>A.&#160;&#160;A seller or dealer may not transfer a regulated firearm sold from a table or fixed display at a gun show until the eighth day after the seller or dealer has forwarded the application to purchase or transfer a regulated firearm by certified mail or facsimile machine to the Secretary.</p></div></blockquote><blockquote style="margin&#58;0 0 0 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><div class="ExternalClass78D90F0505E6480EA8F08DE0D6D9A1D9"><p>B.&#160;&#160;<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>A dealer may conduct business at a gun show if&#58;</p></div></blockquote><blockquote style="margin&#58;0 0 0 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><blockquote style="margin&#58;0 0 0 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><div class="ExternalClass78D90F0505E6480EA8F08DE0D6D9A1D9"><p>​(1) A legible photostatic copy of a valid Dealer's License is displayed prominently in public view as part of the display;</p></div></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="margin&#58;0 0 0 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><blockquote style="margin&#58;0 0 0 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><div class="ExternalClass78D90F0505E6480EA8F08DE0D6D9A1D9"><p>​(2) All business conducted at a gun show is from a table or fixed display; and</p></div></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="margin&#58;0 0 0 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><blockquote style="margin&#58;0 0 0 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><div class="ExternalClass78D90F0505E6480EA8F08DE0D6D9A1D9"><p>​(3) The dealer conducts business in compliance with Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.&quot;</p></div></blockquote></blockquote>

<div class="ExternalClass0E89FB095FD4487CBD5F64CAE2B716BA"><p>​If the dealer is a sole proprietor, then business stock is also the dealer's personal property. No 77R or HQL is required if the dealer transfers a regulated firearm from dealer stock to personal collection. If the sole proprietor dealer wanted to buy a handgun directly for his personal possession (from a licensed dealer in MD), then the dealer would have to complete the 77R and have a HQL.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassA6826935B1FE47308B7E36C3E9C18B33"><p>​The Public Safety Article 5-102(6) exempts dealers from all requirements of Title 5, Subtitle 1 of Public Safety. Dealers can acquire handguns without an HQL for dealer stock. So, a dealer does not need an HQL to acquire stock. If the dealer is a corporation or LLC and it wants to sell a handgun to one of its employees or corporate officers, the purchaser will need to complete a 77R and have a HQL. If the dealer is a sole proprietor, then the business stock is also their personal property and no 77R/HQL would be necessary for transfers from &quot;business stock&quot; to &quot;personal collection.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassB5E40470132E450FBA4218761E2053F3"><p>​The Public Safety Article, 5-146(a) states that the dealer/seller/transferor &quot;shall notify the purchaser or recipient . . . .&quot; The statute doesn't provide any further guidance. A response to question #23 on the newly revised 77R that the dealer did so is sufficient.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass132577A4123B48AFA2F00F072212D7BC"><p>​A dealer's license is not transferable. Prior to moving a place of business, a licensee shall inform the Secretary and surrender the dealer's license.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass424F3C1193A449BAB5BAE6893569A2E6"><p>​No, the AR-10 is not banned for sale in Maryland. The AR-10 is not one of the enumerated banned assault weapons as listed in the Public Safety Title 5 101 (r) (2). Please <a href="/Documents/Regulated%20Firearms.pdf">click here to find the Public Safety Article​</a>.</p> <p>However, please note that an AR-10 could, depending on its specific configuration, meet the definition of a &quot;copycat weapon&quot; Criminal Law 4 301 (e)​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass7FAAE8BDD2B9418FABBFC19E0A0D667D"><p>​​No.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassD1ADDDAAEBFD4C60B11E4165293CCE43"><p>​Any firearm lawfully owned prior to October 1, 2013 is not required to be registered. Magazines are not required to be registered.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassE59C213267424F6193737ABD1602646B"><p>​Stores are not expected to know whether or not the person who purchases ammunition is prohibited. You will not need a license of any kind to purchase ammunition.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassD51DF8B66EF34B94B75C2E9B81CA5737"><p>​​16 hours of training is required for the initial issue of a handgun (carry) permit; 8 hours is required for the renewal of a handgun (carry) permit.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassBAAFF3777FE2489382031B9CC65C932B"><p>​​​If you have already taken a course approved by the Secretary, the answer is yes. Exemptions from the HQL&#160;<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>training requirement apply to someone who has taken the DNR Hunter Safety Course, is honorably discharged from the armed forces or National Guard, is an employee of an armored car company who has a handgun permit, or who lawfully owns a regulated firearm.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass3D16E0E92A564328A6D415133F10C482"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><p>Effective&#160;January 1, 2016, fax req​uests will not be honored.</p><p>E-mail employment verification requests, along with the release authorization&#160;to&#160;<a href="mailto&#58;msp.hrd@maryland.gov" target="_blank">msp.hrd@maryland.gov</a>.&#160; You will receive a response to your request&#160;within 72 hours.</p><p>To contact by phone, call 410-653-4200 and ask for the Personnel Administration Section.<br><br></p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></div>

<div class="ExternalClassBBC41B7E726D43B58C7F373090EBCEC7"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><div><table class="ms-formtable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="margin-top&#58;8px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody" width="350px"><div><div dir=""><div><p>​A habitual user is a person who has been found guilty of two controlled dangerous substance crimes, one of which occurred in the past 5 years.​​</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div></div>

<div class="ExternalClass71F3F5692E20437C8627ED983DE4E744"><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Habitual drunkard is a person who h​​as been found guilty of any three c<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>rimes under § 21-902(a), (b), or (c) of the Transportation Article, one of which occurred in the past year.​​​<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassE3418728CD044A86B503BEA919756C46"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="background-color&#58;rgb(255, 255, 255);">No. They must be approved by the Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services.&#160;</span></div><div class="ExternalClassE3418728CD044A86B503BEA919756C46"><br></div><div class="ExternalClassE3418728CD044A86B503BEA919756C46"><span style="background-color&#58;rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>​<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></div>

<div class="ExternalClass6FCCD00E93904ABBAE7350688ED69B6B"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="background-color&#58;rgb(255, 255, 255);">To find a fingerprinting service provider, please click&#160;</span><strong style="background-color&#58;rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a href="https&#58;//www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml" target="_blank">HE<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>RE​</a></strong><span style="background-color&#58;rgb(255, 255, 255);">.​</span>​<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></div>

<div class="ExternalClassA111C72B93B740B3A3F56616295B3237"><div><table class="ms-formtable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background-color&#58;rgb(255, 255, 255);margin-top&#58;8px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody" width="350px"><div class=""><div dir=""><div class="ExternalClass4C96CDBF24F549AEAABAB26BB05B1309"><p>​Click&#160;<a href="/Organization/Documents/State%20Prohibitors.pdf">State Firearm Prohibitors​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span></a>&#160; for the State Prohibitors</p><p>Click&#160;<a href="/Organization/Documents/Federal%20Prohibitors.pdf">Federal Firearm Prohibitors</a>&#160;for the Federal Prohibitors​​<br></p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br></div>

<div class="ExternalClass6290CED855144E578F42C0227EBE68FA"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><div><table class="ms-formtable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background-color&#58;rgb(255, 255, 255);margin-top&#58;8px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody" width="350px"><div class=""><div dir=""><div class="ExternalClass409D592288DC458580BA6C9458FB9286"><p>Information referencing expungement can be obtained through the Maryland Courts website. &#160;To access their website please click&#160;<strong><a href="http&#58;//www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/" target="_blank">here​</a></strong>.​​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></div>

<div class="ExternalClassEE7B4BD7DC894E8FB6AEA3C170088E2B"><p>​Please refer to the following web-page&#58;<a href="http&#58;//www.cac.mil">http&#58;//ww<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>w.c​ac.mil</a><br></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass42A15F52E92049B0BE3A036985886AF9"><p>​​No. An HQL is the only required to purchase, rent or transfer a firearm.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass8C4A947873E7405DB0B42BBF310C639E"><p>​When applying for your HQL you will be asked for the serial number of your legally owned regulated firearm. Upon providing that serial number you will have met your obligation.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass83F4C094D53240B3800C539C4D131866"><p>​​The Maryland State Police will enforce the requirements of the new law with respect to applicants whose applications are pending as of October 1. In light of the number of currently pending applications, resulting from the unprecedented spike in new applications in recent months, it is a fair, reasoned, and appropriate result for those who are waiting for their pending purchase applications to be processed. Persons who submit purchase applications on or after October 1, 2013, unless otherwise exempted by law, will be required to apply for and obtain a handgun qualification license before attempting to purchase a handgun.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass84059B0240AD431CABF309E91024708E"><p>The New Resident&#160;registration is avilable online at the following webpage&#58;&#160;<a href="https&#58;//emdsp.mdsp.org/egov/Login.aspx">Maryland Department of State Police (eMDSP) Online Services Page​</a><br></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass7E72B208696141FBAAC94E2BDB992A78"><p>As of&#160;October 1, 2013, the registration process has been&#160;automated on the Maryland State Police Licensing Division webpage.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassB44189F5FEB14DCE92EEE93B6787E26D"><p>​The Maryland State Police will issue a Handgun Qualification License to present to the dealer.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass8B79D372B4A44ACF8C6EBB7FF69F4048"><p>As of October 1, 2013, the application process has been automated on the Maryland State Police Licensing Division webpage.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass567923E2BC31441DA8E9D310AA482606"><p>​<span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>No, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun is classified by the State as a “firearm,&quot; but not a “handgun&quot;. A Handgun Qualification License (HQL) is only needed if you are purchasing a handgun that is not clas​​​​​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>sified as a curio and relic. ​<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassF12988121AFE4A2195D1710C18592AF4"><p>​Yes, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun may be manufactured provided there is compliance with federal and other state laws—into a handgun.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass48D411006D37471FA750EA4AC54997D2"><p>​​No, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun purchased after 10/1/2013 may be built—provided there is compliance with federal and other state laws—only into a handgun, a short barreled rifle that has an overall length of 29 inches or greater, or if the lower receiver is an AR15 platform, into a heavy barrel model.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassC6CD910878C5405DA39D0FD5C7D0719A"><p>​The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Please refer to the Public Safety and Correctional Services website for fingerprinting details and locations.<br><a href="http&#58;//www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml">http&#58;//www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml</a>​​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassDB7BE615E6794777BDD811E7961183FD"><p>​Habitual user is a person who has been found guilty of two controlled dangerous substance crimes, one of which occurred in the past 5 years.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassF52B9B45263E4384ABC8377D26F7752D"><p>​Habitual drunkard is a person who has been found guilty of any three crimes under § 21-902(a), (b), or (c) of the Transportation Article, one of which occurred in the past year.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass5EAAAC99B924479F89400BA36A75DAE0"><p>​Yes. Please see the Handgun Qualification License page for more information​.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass1933C6B97806493D9BBF6DD471C367EC"><p>​No, Maryland law does not allow the Maryland State Police to access your criminal record without first having an application on file.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass13851DF5C2EB4A7899C442F04D417949"><p>​Even though you have recently purchased a handgun legally, a background check is still required. MSP must ensure that since the time of your purchase you have not been served a protective order, or been arrested, convicted of a disqualifying crime, or placed on supervised probation, etc.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass1D92CEFA6B2342AE8286C6850BB2F898"><p>​A person may not purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-Day period. You may complete more than one application within 30 days, however you may not transfer or take possession of more than one firearm within the 30 day period. Exceptions to this rule are listed on the Regulated Firearms Collector page.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassB103728B7DEA4AD0949AD9D8AD41955C"><p>​If there are any discrepancies discovered on the 77R application and/or during any records checks, the application will be placed on hold pending further review by a Maryland State Trooper to ensure the applicant is not prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass55FC46A6E4D2435EBC407F367437A468"><p>​Applications are&#160;processed in the order that they are received. To check the status of your submitted applications, log into your Licensing Portal account and click CONTINUE TO DASHBOARD in the upper right corner. From the dashboard click on 77R APPLICATIONS to view the current status of your 77R applications. Additional questions or concerns may&#160;be sent to the Firearms Registration Unit at the following email address&#58;&#160;<a href="mailto&#58;msp.firearmsregistration@maryland.gov">msp.firearmsregistration@maryland.gov</a></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass80BF644883B3478BBB6BE2C289CCF909"><p>​Upon receipt of the application, and all required documents and information, a review of the application packet will begin. Those applications determined to be incomplete, inaccurate and/or with purposeful omissions will be returned to the sender. A criminal investigation of the applicant and/or submitter may be initiated if false information is supplied. Returned applications are not considered received by the Licensing Division until they are returned satisfactorily completed with the necessary attachments and fees.<br>A background investigation will be initiated on those applications accurately submitted in their entirety. The date the background is initiated depends on the accuracy, truthfulness, and completeness of the submission. The Maryland State Police will investigate the character, reputation, and qualifications of each applicant. The State Police shall conduct a computer generated criminal history background investigation of the applicant to determine if the applicant is prohibited by State or federal law from purchasing or possessing a regulated firearm or if the applicant is engaged in the business of selling firearms for profit.<br>Applicants found to be prohibited by State or federal law from purchasing or possessing a regulated firearm, or is engaged in the business, the application shall be disapproved. Upon completion of the investigation, the Maryland State Police will evaluate the information provided and issue permits appropriately.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass6DD8B404F33040B59C33646403957F0F"><p>​It is the Permit holder’s responsibility to ensure the Licensing Division is notified of address or name changes in writing. There is no fee to change information maintained by the Licensing Division. E-mail notifications are not accepted and you may not receive a confirmation of receipt for change of information.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassE9FC6165C06F412797CDF33B654DE9A1"><p>​​Yes, under Title 18, Section 926A, of the United States Code, a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment. In the case the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked compartment other than the glove compartment or console.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass0D895068AEE042E8AE3358EFE7E3AE2D"><p>​Yes, however, Maryland and Federal laws require specific conditions be met while transporting a handgun. Please refer to Maryland Annotated Code, Criminal Law, Title 4, Section 203 for a detailed account of wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun. You may access the Maryland General Assembly website at <a href="http&#58;//mlis.state.md.us/">http&#58;//mlis.state.md.us/</a> You can access the Federal requirements through <a href="http&#58;//www.atf.gov/">www.atf.gov</a> and conduct a search for “27 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 178” and then look for “Transportation of Firearms.” The basic requirement during transport is the handgun must be unloaded and in an enclosed case or enclosed holster with the ammunition separate from the handgun AND you must be transporting the handgun to or from the locations listed in the statute.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass29798C7B7E9A42C88CB52F551B4E0FBD"><p>​A Maryland resident who lawfully owned the firearm prior to October 1, 2013 may travel with the firearm to other states and return so long as it is not a violation in the state you are traveling to and the firearm is being transported in accordance with the law. A person may not transport an assault weapon into Maryland for target competition unless the person lawfully possesses, has a purchase order for, or applied to purchase the weapon before October 1, 2013. Federal law allows a person to transport a firearm through Maryland but not to Maryland if the firearm is not in compliance with state law.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassF82AEC2BCF6D4C769B6CFD83B00839D3"><p>​As long as the renewal application has been submitted in the Licensing Portal<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>&#160;at least two (2) weeks prior to the expiration date of the current handgun permit, you are still allowed to carry on the expired permit until you receive your renewed permit. If the application is returned to you for incompleteness and you resubmit it after the two (2) weeks, you will not be allowed to carry your handgun.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassFE296B6DC1CD4ADEBBD124CAD5FA066D"><p>​You need to submit the same documentation as when you first applied.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass2AB999B1D9374A889D8F7ED13C76C542"><p></p><p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>Wear and Carry card “Replacement” requests are submitted in your online portal account. If you do not have an existing portal account, you will need to create one to submit this request. You must attach a notarized letter to your online request, explaining the circumstances of the loss/theft. There is a $10 fee, which is paid via credit card upon the submission of your request. If you are a security guard, private detective, armored car driver or special police officer, please attach an updated company sponsorship to your request.​</p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><p></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass87DEA15F1C0149359711DBFE99011ED1"><p>​No. The application must be completed and submitted online&#160;in the Licensing Division <span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>Portal. (<a href="https&#58;//licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov/MspBridgeClient/#/home">Licensing Portal​</a>)​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassF14F7D663D5847109BF365E936207DE7"><p>​No. The handgun instructor must be registered with the Maryland State Police on-line registration.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassAA0FBF40CFBC4EC5B09FBB8E153532ED"><p>​​A list of Qualified Handgun Instructors is available <a href="https&#58;//emdsp.mdsp.org/verification/">online here​</a>.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass8EE03721CAF943C6A8FB123F06FFA792"><p>​​<a href="/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Training/WearandCarryPermit.aspx">Click Here</a>​ to see the exemptions</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassFE0ED2AC820E48349FE89E9A597ADFA1"><p>​No. Out-of-state providers are not approved by the Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassC4B47429C86B4201BAFE20EE50FD09F2"><p>​No. They must be approved by the Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass1A6A647D1F5D41119ADDDC9ED9C0700C"><p>​To find a fingerprinting service provider, please <a href="http&#58;//www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml">Click Here​</a>.</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass8B59A43A75FF44ECAB3E9A32A808FFD1"><p>Yes, under Title 18, Section 926A, of the United States Code, a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment. In the case the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked compartment other than the glove compartment or console.​​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass6AE2119460234E71A6F4C78DE9CC9729"><p>​Yes, however, Maryland and Federal laws require specific conditions be met while transporting a handgun. Please refer to Maryland Annotated Code, Criminal Law, Title 4, Section 203 for a detailed account of wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun. You may access the Maryland General Assembly website at <a href="http&#58;//mlis.state.md.us/">http&#58;//mlis.state.md.us/</a> You can access the Federal requirements through <a href="http&#58;//www.atf.gov/">www.atf.gov​</a> and conduct a search for “27 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 178” and then look for “Transportation of Firearms.” The basic requirement during transport is the handgun must be unloaded and in an enclosed case or enclosed holster with the ammunition separate from the handgun AND you must be transporting the handgun to or from the locations listed in the statute.​</p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass1D0E6D72E98349369AFAEC590F0D5A8D"><p>​No. Maryland does not recognize permits/CCWs from any other state.​</p></div>