Maryland Statewide Rule
Maryland Concealed Carry Permit Rules Statewide
Key Facts
- Permit Type
- Wear and Carry issued Police
- Training Required
- 16 hours minimum
- Sensitive Places
- Many prohibit carry
- Reciprocity
- No other state permits
- Local Rules
- Preempted
Summary
Maryland issues Wear and Carry Permits through the State Police and prohibits concealed carry in many sensitive locations across the state.
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not: (i) wear, carry, or transport a handgun, whether concealed or open, on or about the person; (ii) wear, carry, or knowingly transport a handgun, whether concealed or open, in a vehicle traveling on a road or parking lot generally used by the public, highway, waterway, or airway of the State;
Full Breakdown
Maryland is a shall-issue state following the 2022 Bruen decision, but the Gun Safety Act of 2023 expanded restricted location lists. Permittees must complete a 16-hour training course, pass background checks, and apply through the Maryland State Police Licensing Division. Concealed carry is prohibited in schools, government buildings, healthcare facilities, mass transit, places that serve alcohol for on-site consumption, and stadiums. Reciprocity is not granted to out-of-state permits. Local jurisdictions cannot add additional permitting requirements beyond state law.
Violations & Penalties
Carrying without a valid permit is a misdemeanor punishable by up to three years imprisonment and a fine up to $2,500 for a first offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Maryland honor out-of-state concealed carry permits?
Where is concealed carry banned in Maryland?
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