Maryland State and Local Weapons Laws

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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.

-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 Public Safety Article, Title 5. Firearms
-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
-MSI Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Guide - Places and Times in Which Firearms Can Not be Legally Carried by a Permit Holder

MD Wear and Carry Permits are not valid where firearms are prohibited by law (see rear of permit)
On public school property - MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-102
With the deliberate purpose of injuring or killing another person - Md. Code, Criminal Law, § 4-203(a)(1)(iv)
While in the commission of a crime of violence or felony - MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-204
While under the influence of alcohol or drugs - MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-314
When not in physical possession of the issued Maryland permit - MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-308
Outside of any restrictions placed upon the issued permit (restrictions are void as of 7/7/2022) - MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-307
Aboard any vehicle or inside any building under the control of the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) - MD Code, Transportation, § 7-705(b)(6)
Within 1,000 feet of a demonstration in a public place after being notified by law enforcement that guns cannot be carried - MD Code, Criminal Law § 4-208
In or around State-owned public buildings and grounds - COMAR 04.05.01.03
Inside State legislative buildings - MD Code, State Government, § 2-1702(e)(2)
Aboard aircraft engaged in certified air commerce - MD Code, Transportation, § 5-1008
An innkeeper may refuse to provide lodging or services to or may remove from a lodging establishment an individual where the innkeeper reasonably believes the individual possesses property that may be dangerous to other individuals, such as firearms or explosives - MD Code, Business Regulation, § 15-203(a)(6)
Maryland Port Administration Property - COMAR 11.05.07.04
On World Trade Center Baltimore Property defined in COMAR 11.05.05.02 - COMAR 11.05.05.08
Captain, master or any person on board or having control of any dredge boat may not have or permit to be kept on the dredge boat more than two shotguns not larger than a number ten gauge and using shot not larger than number one - MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-1013
Chesapeake Forest lands, except at designated shooting ranges and when legally hunting - COMAR 08.01.07.14
State Forests, except at designated shooting ranges and when legally hunting - COMAR 08.01.07.04
State Parks, except at designated shooting ranges and when legally hunting - COMAR 08.07.06.04
State Highway rest areas - COMAR 11.04.07.12 (the regulation says "when displayed," however these places are arguably still off-limits under COMAR 04.05.01.03)
At a facility under the control of the Maryland Stadium Authority - COMAR 14.25.02.06
Such facilities are defined in COMAR 14.25.01.01
At a State museum unless authorized for an exhibition that in the museum director's judgment promotes the purposes of the museum - COMAR 34.04.08.04
At a Video Lottery Facility as defined by MD Code, State Government, § 9-1A-01(aa) - COMAR 36.03.10.48
In community adult rehabilitation centers - COMAR 12.02.03.10(h)(9)
In child care centers, except for small centers located in residences - COMAR 13A.16.10.04
If under a proclaimed State of Emergency by the Governor when the Governor has issued orders, rules, or regulations controlling the possession, carry, use, and/or sale of firearms - MD Code, Public Safety, § 14-303(b)(8)