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?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Maryland have?
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  A:

  All owners of short barreled riffles and shotguns must follow federal law in regards to these weapons. Maryland requires that all automatic weapons have to be registered with the state police.

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