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• Enhanced security feature requiring a registreation code to unlock a user account or to recover a forgotten password. Applicants who are not aware of their registration code can find a link on the E-Gov site to request their registration code be sent to the email address associated with their E-Gov account.
• Qualified Handgun Instructor​ Renewal Process (additional information can be found on the QHI webpage: Qualified Handgun Instructor

As of January 1, 2021, the Maryland State Police Licensing Division has discontinued printing Handgun Qualification Licenses (HQL). All HQL applicants approved on or after January 1, 2021, will receive, via email, a notification that the application has been reviewed and approved.

• Approved applications will have the HQL attached to the email.
• Applicants have the option of printing the HQL if they desire a paper copy of the license.
• This paper license, or an electronic copy of the license, must be presented to a dealer or any other person, prior to selling, renting, or transferring a handgun, in accordance with MD Public Safety §5-117.1 and COMAR 29.03.01.06.​ HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE LICENSING DIVISION HQL SECTION EMAIL : [email protected] Unless otherwise exempt, as of October 1, 2013, a Maryland resident must possess a valid Handgun Qualification License before he/she may purchase, rent, or receive a handgun.

Details on exemptions may be found below. You do not need a Handgun Qualification License to own a gun you already have, The Handgun Qualification License is only needed for purchasing, transferring, or renting a regulated firearm after October 1, 2013.

What disqualifies you from buying a gun in Maryland?

Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.

Do you need an ID to buy ammo in Maryland?

Buying Ammo in Maryland

Buying Ammo in Maryland

NOTE: The details and information pertaining to Maryland ammo laws are meant as a reference point only. As you’re likely aware, Maryland firearm laws change frequently so be sure to talk to a lawyer or consult your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms related decisions.

Change AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Quick Links Under MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 5-134, it is illegal to sell or transfer ammunition for a regulated firearm to persons under 21 years of age.

Therefore, Lucky Gunner requires all Maryland residents to verify their age prior to shipment. This may require you to provide us with a copy of your driver’s license or other government issued photo ID showing your date of birth. The State of Maryland also prohibits magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds.

1. Other than that, there are no unusual ammo laws at the state level in Maryland.
2. Of course, all federal laws still apply.
3. Lucky Gunner is able to ship ammo to individuals 21 and older across the State of Maryland, with the exception of our friends in Friendship Heights Village and Takoma Park, where local regulations make it very difficult to ship ammo.

We require all Maryland residents to verify their age prior to shipment. This may require you to provide us with a copy of your driver’s license or other government issued photo ID showing your date of birth. Shipping to your door from Lucky Gunner is fast to Maryland.

Does Maryland have a gun waiting period?

Seven-Day Waiting Period -A regulated firearm may not be transferred until after seven days have elapsed from the time an application was forwarded to the Firearms Registration Unit.

Does Maryland do background checks for guns?

Last updated October 4, 2021, Federal law requires federally licensed firearms dealers (but not private sellers) to initiate a background check on the purchaser prior to sale of a firearm, Federal law provides states with the option of serving as a state “point of contact” and conducting their own background checks using state, as well as federal, records and databases, or having the checks performed by the FBI using only the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) database,

• Note that state files are not always included in the federal database.) The Secretary of the Maryland State Police (“Secretary”) serves as a partial state point of contact for implementation of the Brady Act.
• Prospective purchasers of state-defined “regulated firearms” (handguns and assault weapons) 1 must complete the state’s application form.2 The application must be processed through the Secretary, who must verify the contents of the application.3 Among other things, the Secretary must disapprove a transfer if the Secretary receives written notification from the applicant’s licensed attending physician that the applicant suffers from a mental disorder and is a danger to himself or herself or to another.4 If the Secretary disapproves an application, the Secretary must notify the seller or transferor within seven days of the application, in accordance with the Maryland waiting period,5 A seller of a firearm who is not licensed as a dealer in such firearms must complete a transaction through either a regulated firearms dealer.6 Transfers of regulated firearms by an unlicensed person may also go through a designated law enforcement agency.7 See the Maryland Universal Background Checks section for further information.

A dealer must contact the FBI for the federally required NICS checks for long gun (rifle and shotgun) transfers.8 See the Maryland Prohibited Purchasers Generally section for the classes of persons prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state law.

Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-101(r). Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 5-117, 5-118. Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 5-120, 5-123, 5-124. Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System Participation Map, at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/general-information/participation-map, Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-122. For more information about the procedure for the background check, see Md. Code Regs.29.03.01.01 – Md. Code Regs.29.03.01.12. Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-122. Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-124(a)(2) (handguns and assault weapons); id. § 5-204.1 (rifles and shotguns that are not assault weapons). Id. § 5-124(a)(2). Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System Participation Map, at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/general-information/participation-map,

How much ammo can you own in Maryland?

Summary of Maryland gun laws and regulations –

Subject/Law	Long Guns	Handguns	Relevant Statutes	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	Yes	Md Public Safety Article Section 5-117.1	A Handgun Qualification License is required, unless exempted (Active Duty/Retired Military with identification cards, Active/Retired Law Enforcement with department credentials, Federal Firearms Licensees); training is required, unless exempted; fingerprints are required; background checks are required; does not invalidate the requirement to perform a comprehensive background check for every handgun purchase transaction.
Firearm registration?	No	Yes		The state police maintain a permanent record of all handgun transfers. Automatic weapons must be registered with the state police.
Owner license required?	No	No
Permit required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes		Maryland is a de jure “may issue” state for concealed carry, but in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in, Governor Larry Hogan directed law enforcement to cease enforcement of the “good and substantial reason” requirement to obtain a concealed carry permit. As a result, Maryland is de facto a “shall issue” state.
Permit required for open carry?	No	Yes		Open carry is permitted with a carry license, but is not generally practiced except by uniformed private security officers. Long guns and antique handguns may be carried openly without a license.
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes		Maryland has state preemption for most but not all firearm laws.
Assault weapon law?	Yes	Yes	Md Criminal Law Article Section 4-303	Certain models of firearms are banned as assault pistols and assault long guns. It is illegal to possess an assault weapon or a copycat weapon with two or more specified features (folding stock, grenade/flare launcher, flash suppressor) unless owned before 10/1/2013, or received through inheritance from a lawful possessor and not otherwise forbidden to possess. Some local counties have adopted resolutions in opposition to assault weapon laws.
Magazine capacity restriction?	Yes	Yes		Illegal to purchase, sell or manufacture magazines with a capacity of greater than 10 rounds within Maryland. However, possession of magazines greater than 10 rounds is legal if purchased out of state. These may not, however, be transferred to a subsequent owner unless done so outside the state of Maryland.
weapons restricted?	No	No		Automatic firearms, SBSs, and SBRs must be owned in compliance with federal law. Law is silent in regards to DDs, suppressors, and AOWs.
Background checks required for private sales?	Partial	Yes		All private transfers of regulated firearms (handguns or assault weapons) must be processed through a licensed dealer or designated law enforcement agency which must conduct a background check on the buyer.
Red flag law?	Yes	Yes

Gun laws in Maryland ConstitutionConstitution sections Synopsis Art.28. That a well regulated Militia is the proper and natural defence of a free Government. Preemption and local regulationPreemption sections Synopsis

• Local governments are prohibited from regulating the purchase, sale, taxation, transfer, manufacture, repair, ownership, possession and transportation of handguns, rifles, shotguns and ammunition, with some exceptions.
• Local governments are prohibited from regulating possession, sale, rental, or transfer of “regulated firearms.”
  • Regulated firearms are handguns and specific and their copies.
• Localities may regulate the purchase, sale, transfer, ownership, possession and transportation of such firearms and ammunition with respect to minors; law enforcement officials of the local government; and activities in or within 100 yards of “a park, church, school, public building, and other place of public assembly.”
• Localities may regulate the discharge of firearms, but not at “established ranges.”
• Localities may regulate the sale of trigger locks with handguns.
• To the extent that a local law does not create an inconsistency with this section or expand existing regulatory control, a county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district may exercise its existing authority to amend any local law that existed on or before December 31, 1984.

Local regulation sectionsSee below for existing local regulations.RegistrationOwnership registration sections Synopsis

• Machine guns must be registered with the State yearly.
• Assault pistols are prohibited; except:
  • Assault pistols lawfully possessed before June 1, 1994 and registered before August 1, 1994.

Purchase registration sections Synopsis

“Regulated firearm” means:

1. a handgun; or
2. specific assault weapons or their copies

• The Secretary shall maintain a permanent record of all notifications received of completed sales, rentals, and transfers of regulated firearms in the State.
• Annapolis requires dealers to keep a register of persons purchasing ammunition and certain firearms, along with the make, model, caliber, and date.

Restricted or prohibited itemsRestricted firearms sections Synopsis

• Assault pistols are prohibited; except:
  • Assault pistols lawfully possessed before June 1, 1994 and registered before August 1, 1994.

Restricted accessories sections Synopsis

• Detachable magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition may not be made, sold, purchased, or transferred. Possession is not prohibited.
  • This law does not apply to,22 caliber rifles with tubular magazines that have a capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

Restricted or prohibited placesRestricted places sections Synopsis

• Public school property, except certain persons.
• Demonstrations in a public place or in a vehicle within 1,000 feet of such demonstrations, except certain persons.
• Aircraft engaged in certificated air commerce services, except certain persons or in compliance with certain rules.
• Machine guns generally may not be possessed outside of one’s permanent residence or business occupancy, except certain persons.
• Anne Arundel County: the property of another without signed, written permission of the owner, occupant, or lessee.
• Baltimore City: firearms with barrels over 14″ in length on one’s person or in a vehicle within the city, except certain persons, certain firearms, or in compliance with certain rules.
• City of Gaithersburg: pistols, revolvers, or other dangerous weapons on the streets of the city, except unloaded firearms used for hunting.
• Montgomery County: firearms on one’s person or in a vehicle, except certain persons, or in certain circumstances, or in compliance with certain rules.
• Montgomery County: in or within 100 yards of a place of public assembly, except certain persons or in compliance with certain rules.

Restricted or prohibited personsUnderage persons sections Synopsis

Persons who are under 21 years of age, with some exceptions for hunting and target shooting.

Restricted persons sections Synopsis

• Fugitives from justice.
• Habitual drunkards.
• Addicts or habitual users of any controlled dangerous substance.
• Persons suffering from a mental disorder and have a history of violent behavior; unless he possesses a physician’s certificate.
• Persons who have been confined for more than 30 consecutive days to a mental health facility; unless he possesses a physician’s certificate.
• Persons who are visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not purchase a firearm.
• Persons who have not completed a certified firearms safety training course may not purchase a “regulated firearm.”
• Participants in a “straw purchase.”
• Persons subject to a “non ex parte civil protective order.”

Convicted persons sections Synopsis

• Persons who have been convicted of a crime of violence, any Maryland-classified felony, conspiracy to commit a felony, a common law crime for which the person received a term of imprisonment for more than two years, or any Maryland-classified misdemeanor that carries a statutory penalty of more than two years.
• Persons under 30 years of age who have been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult.

ManufacturingManufacturing regulations sections Synopsis

• A person generally may not manufacture for distribution or sale a handgun manufactured after January 1, 1985 that is not included on the handgun roster in the State.
• Manufacturers must ship handguns with a shell casing of a projectile discharged from the handgun in a sealed container.
• A person many not manufacture a detachable magazine that has a capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition for a firearm.
  • .22 caliber rifles with tubular magazines that have a capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition may be manufactured.

Sale, purchase, and transferDealer regulations sections Synopsis

• A State license is required to engage in the business of selling, renting, or transferring regulated firearms.
• Purchasers must complete a certified firearms safety training course before purchasing a regulated firearm.
  • An online program offered by the Maryland Police Training Commission can fill this requirement with the purchaser receiving the card at the end of the on-line lecture.
• No more than one “regulated firearm” may be purchased in a 30-day period, except in certain circumstances.
• Dealers must forward the manufacturer-included shell casing in its sealed container to the Department of State Police Crime Laboratory upon sale, rental, or transfer, for inclusion in their ballistics database, known as the (IBIS).
• Handguns manufactured on or before December 31, 2002 must be sold or transferred with an external safety lock.
• Handguns manufactured after December 31, 2002 may only be sold or transferred if they have an internal mechanical safety device.
• Maryland residents may purchase a rifle or shotgun from a Federally licensed dealer in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.
• Residents of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia may purchase a rifle or shotgun from a Federally licensed dealer in Maryland.

Private sale regulations sections Synopsis

• Private sales of long guns are legal and do not require a dealer’s license.
• Private sales of “regulated firearms” are prohibited.

Gun show regulations sections Synopsis

A temporary transfer permit is required to offer a “regulated firearm” for sale at a gun show.

Transportation and carryTransportation restrictions sections Synopsis

• For the purposes of “Criminal Law – Subtitle 2. Handguns”, including “§ 4–203. wearing, carrying, or transporting handgun,”
  • short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns are “handguns.”
  • certain antique firearms, as defined in Criminal Law – § 4-201, are not “handguns.”
• Machine guns generally may not be possessed outside of one’s permanent residence or business occupancy.

Open carry restrictions sections Synopsis

• Carrying a handgun either openly or concealed is prohibited, except certain persons, or in certain circumstances.
  • Exceptions include transportation of an unloaded and cased firearm, when traveling to or from:
    • a place of purchase or repair;
    • a residence and business;
    • an organized military activity, formal or informal target practice, sport shooting event, or hunting.
• Generally, no permit is required to possess a rifle or shotgun within the State.
• The Secretary of State Police, at his discretion and based on an investigation, a carry permit to a person seeking to wear, carry, or transport a handgun.

The contains no provision protecting the right for individuals to keep and bear arms. The state preempts some local firearm regulations, though local governments may regulate firearms with respect to minors and areas of public assembly. Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County, Gaithersburg, and Baltimore are known to have local firearm regulations.

The Constitution of Maryland, Declaration of Rights, Art.2. The Constitution of the United States, and the Laws made, or which shall be made, in pursuance thereof, and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, are, and shall be the Supreme Law of the State; and the Judges of this State, and all the People of this State, are, and shall be bound thereby; anything in the Constitution or Law of this State to the contrary.

Maryland state law currently blocks anyone who has been in a mental facility or has been reported or coded as mentally ill from buying a gun notwithstanding.

Can you open carry on your own property in Maryland?

Yes. In Maryland, you may legally carry either open or concealed on property you own or over which you exercise significant control.

Can you carry a gun on your property in Maryland?

Carrying a Handgun Without a Permit – Unless you have a Maryland handgun permit, it’s illegal to carry a handgun—either openly or concealed, on your body or in a vehicle on a public road or parking lot. But you can’t get a permit if you:

are a minor (under the age of 18) have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor with a sentence of more than a year in prison (unless you’ve been pardoned or had your gun rights restored under federal law) are an alcoholic or habitually use controlled drugs without medical direction have violent tendencies (as revealed in an investigation) haven’t completed the required training, or don’t have a good reason to carry a handgun.

The permit requirement doesn’t apply if you’re on your own property or business. Other exceptions include law enforcement officials, supervisors who are authorized to have handguns at work, and those who are transporting unloaded handguns in enclosed cases to certain places (such as between your home and business) or for certain purposes (like target practice or gun exhibitions).

Unless you meet one of the exceptions, carrying a handgun without a permit is a misdemeanor in Maryland, punishable by 30 days to three years imprisonment and/or a fine of $250 to $2,500. The punishment increases for repeat violators or those who were carrying the weapon with the purpose of injuring someone.

(Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-203; Md. Code, Pub. Safety § 5-303 (2019).)

Is it hard to own a gun in Maryland?

Gun Laws in Maryland – The state of Maryland has several rules and regulations pertaining to the ownership and use of firearms. As a gun owner, you should keep the following in mind:

You do not need a permit to purchase or carry rifles and shotguns in the state of Maryland. Registration of firearms and the licensing of owners is also not necessary for rifles or shotguns. You do, however, need a permit to purchase and carry handguns. Registration of firearms and licensing of owners is also necessary for handguns. To apply for a handgun in Maryland, click here. If you do not have a permit, you may not wear or carry a handgun, openly or concealed. Without a permit, you are also prohibited from knowingly transporting a handgun in any vehicle traveling on public roads, waterways or airways. You may not possess a firearm in Maryland if you are a habitual drunkard, a fugitive from the law, are under the age of 21 (for handguns), mental institution patient of 30 days or more, if you are addicted to a controlled substance, are a convicted felon (or have been convicted of a violent crime ), and more. If you are caught unlawfully possessing a firearm, you may spend up to 10 years in prison, and if you have three or more unlawful possession convictions, you may spend at least 15 years in prison. Though the sale or transfer of a rifle or shotgun to anyone under the age of 18 is illegal, it is not illegal to possess a shotgun while under the age of 18. You may not obliterate or alter the manufacturer’s identification mark or number on a firearm. If you do, or even if you are caught in possession of a weapon with an altered/removed ID mark/number, law enforcement will assume you have committed the offense. You may not carry a firearm of any kind on public school property. If you are found guilty of doing so, you may spend up to 5 years in prison You may not have a loaded firearm in an area where you know, or should reasonably know that someone under the age of 16 can access it. Even if you have a gun permit, you still may not use a firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Antique firearms are exempt from certain state laws, depending on individual circumstances surrounding the case.

How hard is it to get a concealed carry permit in Maryland?

How Do I Get A Maryland Gun Permit? There are two main types of gun permits that everyday citizens may decide to pursue, and before discussing the question of how a person goes about obtaining a Maryland gun permit it is important to distinguish between these two types.

In 2013 state lawmakers passed the firearms safety act, which drastically changed the process for everyday citizens to purchase handguns. In addition to outlawing the sale of any gun with a magazine capacity over ten rounds (including the popular 15 round capacity Beretta M9) lawmakers also decided to require all citizens to obtain a Handgun Qualification License before purchasing any type of handgun.

The stated goal of the HQL license was to assure that only the most qualified and educated individuals could purchase handguns, but in reality the state really just maintains extreme control on the legal gun market going forward. The HQL license is not particularly difficult to obtain, as it requires the individual to take a four-hour class (unless exempt for being law enforcement, military etc.) and also pass a background check that requires giving a fingerprint sample.

After obtaining a HQL a person will be issued a card that allows them to purchase. This qualification license DOES NOT allow a person to lawfully carry a concealed handgun nor does it provide a legal means for open carry. The process for obtaining a carry permit is much more involved, and difficult for an everyday citizen.

The rules governing carry permits in Maryland were not particularly affected by the firearms safety act of 2013. Rather, these rules are governed by title 5 of the public safety code. Concealed carry permit applications that are denied can be appealed to the Office of Administrative Hearings or (OAH), where an Administrative Law Judge will decide whether a permit shall issue.

Without a permit you cannot wear, transport or carry a handgun unless you are going from home to the range/ gun shop or vice versa, and unless the weapon is packaged correctly in a case, unloaded and not readily accessible. The fees to apply for the permit are relatively cheap but the instruction and course could cost a few hundred dollars.

Any applicant that hopes to obtain a permit must be an adult who has not been convicted of crimes including drug offenses and other offense where the sentence was more than 1 year, and all applicants must complete 16 hours of training by a qualified instructor, and then 8 hours of additional training for renewals.

Once an applicant meets the basic requirements the board will then conduct an investigation to determine whether the applicant has ever exhibited a propensity for violence or instability. If you have ever been charged with assault or if a peace order or protective order has ever been taken out against you then you can bet this will come back to bite you during the investigation stage.

If the board determines you are suitable after the character investigation they will next move to the most difficult stage where the majority of applications fail. Under the law an applicant must prove a good and substantial reason to wear, transport or carry a handgun that rises to the level of finding that the “permit is necessary as a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger”.

1. In a nutshell this means that the applicant must prove that he or she needs the permit to protect against danger that they are likely to encounter.
2. The burden is on the applicant to prove this is the case, but the problem is that many citizens cannot site specific facts that make them likely to encounter danger.

It is not enough in Maryland to just be a law-abiding citizen with the desire for extra protection, as the board will need more persuasion under the law. That being said, most applicants who meet the requirements and provide a good and substantial reason will be granted a permit.

This law could soon change, as the Supreme Court is set to rule on a similar New York law where the applicant has the burden. We will post a follow-up article after the opinion is released in the coming months. It is extremely important to be familiar with the state’s tough gun laws to avoid arrest and prosecution.

Out of state permits are not valid in Maryland and the police will not simply confiscate your gun and send you on your way, but rather they will charge and arrest you. Even a person with a valid permit is subject to strict laws, as it is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail to wear, carry or transport handgun while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

When can I pick up my handgun in Maryland?

In the State of Maryland, there are two broad categories of firearms: non-regulated and regulated. Non-regulated firearms include most rifles and shotguns, while regulated firearms include most handguns and revolvers and require a Handgun Qualification License (HQL). Our team will guide you through the process of purchasing both a non-regulated and regulated firearm while abiding by Federal and Maryland State regulation. – Documentation/License Requirements to Purchase/Transfer a Firearm: *Must be Presented to Dealer!* -If purchasing a Regulated Firearm (Electronically) – Your Application Number and Unique PIN -Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) or HQL Exemption Documentation -Valid Driver’s License or State Issued ID -Change of Address Card (If Applicable) -Military or Police ID & Orders (If Applicable) -Maryland Concealed Handgun Permit (If Applicable) Non-Regulated Firearm Sale: A non-regulated firearm sale will forgo the Maryland State Police background check and 7-day waiting period. Instead, one must complete a single form (ATF 4473) and must pass a NICS (instant) background check during the time of purchase (made by phone). One we are allowed to proceed (usually the same day), you may leave the store with your new purchase. Regulated Firearm Sale: Unless exempt, one must possess a valid Handgun Qualification License (HQL), issued by the Maryland State Police to purchase, rent or receive a regulated firearm. One must also complete a MSP 77R ELECTRONIC Application and Affidavit and a single form (ATF 4473). After Application submission to MSP, there is a 7-day waiting period before you may take possession of the firearm being purchased. *Effective 1/1/2017, the paper 77R Application and Affidavit to purchase a regulated firearm will no longer be accepted. MSP will now be accepting the 77R-E, an ELECTRONIC Application and Affidavit to purchase a regulated firearm, which can only be completed via MSP’s ONLINE Licensing Portal. At MSAR, we have added 3 computer systems to our lobby which are available to those using the online Licensing Portal to purchase a regulated firearm. However, if you would like to use the Licensing Portal at home, please refer to the following instructions: Prior to purchasing a regulated firearm and beginning your 77R-E Application, you must create an account on the MSP Licensing Portal using a valid email address -> licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov Once you have created your account, you will be able to login to start your Application to purchase a regulated firearm. Upon submission of your Application, you will receive a confirmation email containing your Application Number and Unique PIN Number. *You must bring both of these items to the dealer (MSAR) to complete the application process. During the time of purchase, we (the dealer) will complete our portion of your Application. Before final submission to MSP, you must pay a $10.00 application fee to the State via Credit/Debit Card ONLY. After Application submission to MSP, there is a 7-day waiting period before you may take possession of the firearm being purchased. During this waiting period, the MSP Licensing Division will perform a series of background checks to determine your final disposition. On the 8th day after your Application has been submitted, you will receive an email notifying you of your final disposition. If the notification email states your final disposition is NOT DISSAPROVED, you may return to the dealer (MSAR) to take possession of your weapon. Again, your must bring your Application Number and Unique PIN in order for the dealer to complete the transaction. MSAR Insider Receive Updates

Can you get a gun in Maryland with a misdemeanor?

Common Scenarios of Unlawful Possession – There are a couple of different ways an individual can be found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm in Maryland. If they are possessing a regulated firearm in Maryland and they were previously convicted of a disqualifying crime, then they could be found guilty of unlawful possession.

Can a felon get a Hql in Maryland?

Possession of a Firearm by a Felon in Maryland l Penalties The ability to possess a firearm depends on if the person has been charged with a crime of violence previously, and there are certain exceptions. If a person is a convicted felon, the individual falls under some, if not most, of those categories.

1. As far as a person’s criminal history, any criminal conviction with regards to a felony offense prohibits the person from ever owning or possessing a firearm.
2. If you have been convicted of a felony and you need a better understanding of how gun laws apply to you, contacting a can give you clarification.

A Maryland gun lawyer can explain the details of your case as it pertains to possession of a firearm by a felon in Maryland. The most common examples of felonies in the State of Maryland are murder, robbery, first-degree assault, and sexual assault. If a person has been convicted of fraud or drug possession with intent to distribute, those felonies can be disqualifiers as well.