Open Carry Laws for Maryland
Open carrying requires an individual to have a valid license in Maryland. Even though the state legally allows carriers to carry openly, this is not commonly seen among them. Open carrying can be a ground for the state to revoke one’s license to carry.
Carry Law Preemptions for Maryland
Maryland Criminal Law § 4-209. Regulation of Weapons and Ammunition. Municipal corporations, counties and special taxing districts have the opportunity to implement their regulations regarding purchasing, using, repairing, manufacturing, possessing and transporting of firearms and ammunition. Exceptions apply for locations that are within 100 yards away from church, park, school, public building and public assembly. […]
Maryland Laws for Use of Deadly Force
To know more about the laws on the people’s right of self-defense in the state of Maryland, check this Wikipedia link. This is so far the only reliable information found in the Internet that is related to the laws on using deadly force. Because most of the self-defense laws in Maryland are based on Case […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more on laws governing the use and carrying of knives in Maryland, check this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Restaurant carrying is allowed in Maryland. The term “restaurant carrying” refers to carrying firearms in a place that serves alcohol unless there is a “No Gun” sign posted. Examples would be Friday’s and Red Lobster. Carriers may sit into the bar area of the restaurant to eat but should not consume alcohol.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
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 […]
Maryland LEOSA Information
More information about the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and application in Maryland in this link. Title 4 Subtitle 3 § 4-305. Detachable magazines Under this section, no person shall be allowed to sell, manufacture, buy or receive a detachable magazine that can contain more than 10 rounds. However, this section does not apply to […]
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Maryland AG
• Maryland AG on Integrated Mechanical Safety Device • Maryland AG on Preemption of Firearms Regulation • Maryland Supreme Court on Self-Defense • Maryland AG on Carrying Separated, Loaded Magazines in a Vehicle • U.S. District Ct – “Good and Substantial Reason” For the Issuance of Permit/License • Maryland AG Response about Long gun carrying […]
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
No laws regarding carrying of guns inside the airport are found, but this does not necessarily mean that there are no existing laws. The validity of an individual’s training is up to 2 years. Establishing One’s Residency “A person who moves into the state with the intent of becoming a resident shall register all regulated […]
Supplemental Information
What is considered as a loaded firearm in Maryland? § 10-410. Restrictions on Hunting Wildlife Generally Individuals are not allowed to shoot any wildlife species from any type of vehicle and carry any type of firearm with ammunition on the chamber while riding in a vehicle, except as provided in § 4-203(b) of the Criminal […]