People who are residents of Maryland or are looking to be a Maryland resident have to register their weapons with the Secretary of the Maryland State Police. The information required in the application is as follows :*
The cost of the application is $15. No other firearm registration is required in Maryland
All firearms are to be registered with the Secretary of the Maryland State Police
A person may purchase, rent, or receive a handgun only if they are not prohibited from purchasing and possessing a handgun along with :-
The Secretary must issue a handgun qualification license to someone if they :*
Handguns
More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Yes, Maryland has a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm.
Prospective purchasers of handguns and assault weapons must complete the state’s application form and than it must be than be processed through the Secretary. A seller of a firearm who is not a licensed dealer in such firearms transfers must complete a transaction through a regulated firearms dealer. Also, transfers of regulated firearms by an unlicensed person may also go through a designated law enforcement agency. Along with that, a dealer must contact the FBI for the federally required NICS checks for long gun (rifle and shotgun) transfers
Maryland prohibits the possession of a firearm at a demonstration in a public place. There is no exception for handgun permit holders. There are no laws but administrative rules may still apply to the following places :-
Yes, you are required to take a safety course prior to owning a firearm in Maryland.
To qualify for a handgun permit, applicants must have successfully completed a firearms training course approved by the Secretary that include :-
The course consists of :*