Maryland Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Maryland require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Maryland require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Maryland require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Maryland issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Maryland issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Maryland have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Maryland have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Maryland support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Maryland have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Maryland uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Maryland have restrictions on assault weapons?
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  A:

  "Assault pistols" are banned in Maryland. There are certain firearms that the state classifies as "regulated firearms" such as .50 BMG caliber rifles. Long guns with 2 or more banned features are illegal in Maryland, unless they were registered before October 1, 2013.

• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Maryland have?

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