Firearm Form Application With Firearms In Maryland
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Maryland does issue permits to residents of other states, but they must be trained (or training exempt) by an MSP Qualified Handgun Instructor and must be LiveScan fingerprinted by an entity in Maryland and meet the other requirements applicable to residents.
A person who moves into the state must have all handguns and "assault weapons" registered with the Secretary within 90 days after establishing residency.
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.
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.
HQL STANDARD: Requires 4 hour training class by a Qualified Handgun Instructor and obtain fingerprints. HQL TRAINING EXEMPT: Has a DNR Hunter Safety Card, already has a firearm already registered to them in Maryland or has a Military DD214 stating an Honorable Discharge and obtain fingerprints.
Once the paperwork is completed, there will be a mandatory seven-day waiting period to ensure you have not been disapproved to own a firearm. After the waiting period, you will receive an email from MSP to come in and pick up your firearm.
