National Carry AcademyElectric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
January 10, 2016
Criminal Law § 4-109. Electronic Control Device
Definitions. Under this section, “crime of violence” is defined the same as with § 14-101 of this article. “Electronic Control Device” is any portable device that has the capacity to injure, immobilize or kill another person with the discharge of electric current.
To be able to use electronic control devices, an individual must be 18 years or older. He must also have not been convicted of any crime of violence and had not violated the § 5-602, § 5-603, § 5-604, § 5-605, § 5-606, § 5-613, and § 5-614 of this article.
Manufacturers of electronic control devices are required to provide audio, manual, or audiovisual instructions for their customers. They should also keep the records of the original buyers’ of the devices and make sure that they do not have criminal history with the state of Maryland. They must provide the law enforcement office with an access to the records of the buyers.
Stun guns are not allowed in the following cities:
• Annapolis, MD – Municipal Code 1.44.070
• Baltimore, MD – City Code 115
• Baltimore County, – Maryland Co. Code 17-2-104
• oward County, MD – Sec. 8.404
• Ocean City, MD – Sec. 58-162
Magazines with Higher Capacity:
Individuals are not allowed to sell, manufacture or transport detachable magazines that can contain more than 10 rounds of ammunition within the state, but there are no restrictions on possessing higher capacity magazines. “Detachable magazines” are defined as devices that can contain ammunition and can be removed from the firearm without the need of disassembling the firearm or without using any tool.
Under this section, exceptions apply to .22 calibers with tubular magazines.
New regulations on firearms and magazines take in effect on October 1, 2013. They can be viewed through this link.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
January 10, 2016
Criminal Law § 4-109. Electronic Control Device
Definitions. Under this section, “crime of violence” is defined the same as with § 14-101 of this article. “Electronic Control Device” is any portable device that has the capacity to injure, immobilize or kill another person with the discharge of electric current.
To be able to use electronic control devices, an individual must be 18 years or older. He must also have not been convicted of any crime of violence and had not violated the § 5-602, § 5-603, § 5-604, § 5-605, § 5-606, § 5-613, and § 5-614 of this article.
Manufacturers of electronic control devices are required to provide audio, manual, or audiovisual instructions for their customers. They should also keep the records of the original buyers’ of the devices and make sure that they do not have criminal history with the state of Maryland. They must provide the law enforcement office with an access to the records of the buyers.
Stun guns are not allowed in the following cities:
• Annapolis, MD – Municipal Code 1.44.070
• Baltimore, MD – City Code 115
• Baltimore County, – Maryland Co. Code 17-2-104
• oward County, MD – Sec. 8.404
• Ocean City, MD – Sec. 58-162
Magazines with Higher Capacity:
Individuals are not allowed to sell, manufacture or transport detachable magazines that can contain more than 10 rounds of ammunition within the state, but there are no restrictions on possessing higher capacity magazines. “Detachable magazines” are defined as devices that can contain ammunition and can be removed from the firearm without the need of disassembling the firearm or without using any tool.
Under this section, exceptions apply to .22 calibers with tubular magazines.
New regulations on firearms and magazines take in effect on October 1, 2013. They can be viewed through this link.