Maryland State and Local Weapons Laws

Maryland State Laws and Regulations

State laws and regulations generally preempt county and other local laws, except for those made under the narrow authority granted to localities by MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-209.

-Places and Times In Which Firearms Can Not Be Legally Carried by a Permit Holder
-Maryland Criminal Law, Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person, § 3-202 Assault in the first degree
-Maryland Criminal Law, Title 4. Weapons Crimes
-Maryland Criminal Law, Title 6. Crimes Against Property, § 6-411 Wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm; entry or trespass in dwelling of another; entry or trespass on property
-Maryland Public Safety Article, Title 5. Firearms (Also see MSI's Guide on Maryland Wear and Carry Permits)
-Maryland Code, Natural Resources, § 10-408. Regulations relating to weapons and ammunition for hunting
 Region Map (A is the lighter color)
-Maryland Code, Natural Resources, § 10-410(c)(1). Prohibiting the possession of loaded long guns inside vehicles
-Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) - Title 29. Maryland State Police, Subtitle 03. WEAPONS REGULATIONS
-List of prohibitors from firearms possession under Maryland State law
-List of prohibitors from firearms possession under Federal law
-Also see the Maryland page from HandgunLaw.us - Maryland
-MSI Article on Magazines in Maryland

Looking for federal laws? Check out the USA page from Handgunlaw.us.


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MSI Bill Tracker - 2024 Maryland General Assembly Regular Session

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This tracker follows legislation and lawmakers in the Maryland General Assembly. It serves as an easily searchable gun and self-defense-related bill database for supporters of the right to keep and bear arms.

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