Maryland:
Do you need a permit to purchase a gun?
Only for handguns. This permit includes a background check and finger print collection.
Do you need to register your firearm with local law enforcement?
Only for handguns and automatic weapons.
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Must gun owners have a license for their guns?
No.
Do you need a permit to carry a firearm?
Only for handguns. Gun owners must prove they have a ‘good and substantial reason’ to carry a handgun. These permits are difficult for ordinary people to obtain, though not impossible.
Does the state allow open carry?
Yes.
Does the state preempt local restrictions?
Yes.
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By GlobalDataAre there extra restrictions on assault weapons?
Yes, including assault pistols and assault long guns. It is illegal to own an assault weapon or a copy of one with two or more specified features, unless it was owned before October 2013 or received as inheritance.
Does the state restrict NFA weapons?
No.
Does the state require background checks required for private sales?
Yes, but only for handguns. These sales must be processed through a licensed arms dealer who will conduct the background check.
