Overview for Maryland

Maryland’s firearm regulations are arguably in the top 10 in the United States.

The state of Maryland does not control the sale of shotguns and rifles. The sale/transfer/possession of handguns, and assault weapons is controlled by the state. Firearms are banned from schools, public demonstrations and most types of social gatherings.

Maryland’s state constitution does not guarantee its citizens the right to bear arms.

Permit to PurchaseDetails

Open CarryDetails

Concealed CarryDetails

State Preemption of Local RestrictionsDetails

Firearm RegistrationDetails

Owner LicenseDetails

Law	Long-guns	Handguns
Permit to Purchase	No	Partial
Open Carry	No	Yes
Concealed Carry	No	Yes
State Preemption of Local Restrictions	Yes	Yes
Firearm Registration	No	Yes
Owner License	No	No

The Concealed Carry Permit

(often encompasses the open carry permit)

Price: $125 total for permit and fingerprinting
Valid for 2 years
Regarding Non-residents of Maryland: $125 total for permit and fingerprinting
Non-resident permits are valid for 2 years
An owner's license is Not Needed
Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed

Offical Concealed Carry page for Maryland.

Maryland honors the permits of

Maryland does not honor any other state's permits.

Maryland's permits are honored by

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin