The process is the same for residents and non-residents alike, and Maryland is a Shall Issue state. It requires a 16 hour class. If you complete the class and meet the requirements in the application process, you will receive the permit.
A person who moves into the state must have all handguns and "assault weapons" registered with the Secretary within 90 days after establishing residency.
Submission of the MSP 77R by the Dealer or Barrack begins the required 7-day wait. On the morning of the 8th day after the MSP 77R was received by the Licensing Division, you will receive an email notifying you of your final disposition.
Anyone who has been pled guilty to a felony crime of violence is prohibited from possessing a gun even if they received probation before judgment. Additionally, receiving a probation before judgment for domestic second degree assault counts as a conviction for the purposes of this statute.
Concealed carry is legal in Maryland only for Maryland Wear/Carry Handgun Permit (WCHP) holders. Open carry is prohibited as of October 1, 2023.
Transporting firearms within Maryland You can transport a firearm in your vehicle in Maryland without a permit under specific circumstances. The gun must be stored in a locked container, unloaded, with ammunition stored in a separate locked container.
A person who moves into the state must have all handguns and "assault weapons" registered with the Secretary within 90 days after establishing residency.
Steps To Get A Maryland Concealed Carry Permit. COMPLETE a state-approved firearm training course within two years of application or meet a training exemption. Get fingerprints taken at an Electronic Fingerprint Processing Center authorized by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
The initial Wear and Carry Permit expires on the last day of the permit holder's birth month following two (2) years after the date the permit is issued. Permits that have been modified or are a duplicate expire on the date provided on the initial permit.