National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in Maryland
January 10, 2016
Note: First time applicants should submit their fingerprint to the FBI and CJIS through the Electronic Fingerprint Processing Center which is accredited by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
1. Applying for a Carry Permit in Maryland
Attention: Submission of an application for a carry permit does not give you the permission to carry and transport firearms. You must first have the carry permit on your hand before you are allowed to carry a handgun within the state of Maryland.
When applying, you’ll need to submit the following items:
• Completed application form, with page 7 and page 13 notarized.
• Two (2) 1½ ” x 1½ ” photos with white background (must show full face and shoulders, hats and sunglasses are not allowed). The photo must be taken within 30 prior to submission of your application.
• Fingerprints to be submitted on any private agency listed here.
• Payment of $75 and service fee for the fingerprints. Payments made cannot be refunded.
Additional Requirements Based on Category of Handgun Permit:
a. Business owner or employee.
• Photocopy of either Traders License or Business License
Based on the purpose of the carry permit:
• Making deposits: Xerox copies of six (6) deposit slips within 1 year prior to submission of the application obtained from the bank to prove that there is a good monetary flow in the business.
• Cash flow: Photocopies of ten (10) purchase receipts for your supplies and proof of payments received for your services.
• Asking for a permit for an employee or an employee with a permission from the business owner: A letter signed by the employer explaining the reasons why a handgun is necessary for your job.
b. Professionals including doctors and establishments like pharmacies: Valid license for the profession or business and evidences to show that the activities are legitimate.
c. Correctional Officers: Proof of employment and evidences of assaults and threats.
d. Resigned or Retired Police Officer: If you are a former police officer, submit a proof of your tenure in law enforcement like a letter from the Agency you belonged to.
e. Private Investigator, Special Police, Railroad Police and Security Guards: Submit a proof of qualification to own a handgun obtained from a handgun instructor accredited by the Maryland State Police on an MSP form. Information regarding the substantial reasons for owning a handgun and the location where it will be used should be submitted also.
f. Self-defense purposes: Applicants must provide evidences of threats, assaults and robberies that must be supported by the reports from the police or statements from the witnesses of such crimes.
Fees are based on the category of handgun permit you are applying for. Fee schedule can be viewed through this link.
Standard Operating Procedure of Maryland State Police can be viewed here.
Note: Permits for first-time applicants are valid for 2 years, while renewed permits are valid for 3 years.
Applying for a Permit in Maryland
January 10, 2016
Note: First time applicants should submit their fingerprint to the FBI and CJIS through the Electronic Fingerprint Processing Center which is accredited by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
1. Applying for a Carry Permit in Maryland
Attention: Submission of an application for a carry permit does not give you the permission to carry and transport firearms. You must first have the carry permit on your hand before you are allowed to carry a handgun within the state of Maryland.
When applying, you’ll need to submit the following items:
• Completed application form, with page 7 and page 13 notarized.
• Two (2) 1½ ” x 1½ ” photos with white background (must show full face and shoulders, hats and sunglasses are not allowed). The photo must be taken within 30 prior to submission of your application.
• Fingerprints to be submitted on any private agency listed here.
• Payment of $75 and service fee for the fingerprints. Payments made cannot be refunded.
Additional Requirements Based on Category of Handgun Permit:
a. Business owner or employee.
• Photocopy of either Traders License or Business License
Based on the purpose of the carry permit:
• Making deposits: Xerox copies of six (6) deposit slips within 1 year prior to submission of the application obtained from the bank to prove that there is a good monetary flow in the business.
• Cash flow: Photocopies of ten (10) purchase receipts for your supplies and proof of payments received for your services.
• Asking for a permit for an employee or an employee with a permission from the business owner: A letter signed by the employer explaining the reasons why a handgun is necessary for your job.
b. Professionals including doctors and establishments like pharmacies: Valid license for the profession or business and evidences to show that the activities are legitimate.
c. Correctional Officers: Proof of employment and evidences of assaults and threats.
d. Resigned or Retired Police Officer: If you are a former police officer, submit a proof of your tenure in law enforcement like a letter from the Agency you belonged to.
e. Private Investigator, Special Police, Railroad Police and Security Guards: Submit a proof of qualification to own a handgun obtained from a handgun instructor accredited by the Maryland State Police on an MSP form. Information regarding the substantial reasons for owning a handgun and the location where it will be used should be submitted also.
f. Self-defense purposes: Applicants must provide evidences of threats, assaults and robberies that must be supported by the reports from the police or statements from the witnesses of such crimes.
Fees are based on the category of handgun permit you are applying for. Fee schedule can be viewed through this link.
Standard Operating Procedure of Maryland State Police can be viewed here.
Note: Permits for first-time applicants are valid for 2 years, while renewed permits are valid for 3 years.