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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.21 - Regulated Firearm Application - Appeal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person whose regulated firearm application is disapproved may submit a written request to the Secretary for a hearing within 30 days after the date that the written notice of disapproval was sent by the Secretary.
B. Upon receipt of a valid request, the Secretary shall grant a hearing within 15 days and the hearing shall be held in the county of the legal residence of the person requesting the hearing.
C. The hearing and any subsequent proceedings of judicial review shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation .22 of this chapter and State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.22 - Regulated Firearm Application - Conduct of Hearing

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An applicant may be represented at a hearing by an attorney-at-law licensed to practice in Maryland. The attorney shall file a notice of appearance and, when appropriate, a notice of substitution before the hearing or at the attorney's first appearance.
B. The notice of appearance remains in effect until the:
(1) Applicant files a written revocation of the attorney's authority;
(2) Attorney files a written statement of the attorney's withdrawal from the case;
(3) Attorney states on the record at the hearing that the attorney is withdrawing from the case; or
(4) Hearing officer receives notice of the attorney's disqualification or death.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.23 - Multiple Purchases - Generally

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Except as provided in §§B and C of this regulation, a person may not purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period.
B. The restriction in §A of this regulation does not apply to:
(1) A law enforcement agency;
(2) An agency authorized to perform law enforcement duties;
(3) A state or local correctional facility;
(4) A private security company licensed to do business within the State;
(5) A purchase of an antique firearm;
(6) A purchase by a dealer;
(7) An exchange or replacement of a regulated firearm by a dealer or seller for a regulated firearm purchased from the dealer or seller by the same person seeking the exchange or replacement within 30 days immediately before the exchange or replacement; or
(8) A person whose regulated firearm is stolen or irretrievably lost and who considers it essential that the regulated firearm be replaced immediately, if:
(a) The person provides the dealer with a copy of the official police report or an official summary of the report, a copy of which shall be attached to the application to purchase or transfer a regulated firearm;
(b) The official police report or official summary of the report contains the name and address of the regulated firearm owner, a description of the regulated firearm, the location and date of the loss or theft, and the date on which the loss or theft was reported to the law enforcement agency; and
(c) The date of the loss or theft as reflected on the official police report or official summary of the report occurred within 30 days immediately before the attempt to replace the regulated firearm.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.24 - Multiple Purchases - Application

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Except as provided in Regulation .23B of this chapter, a multiple purchase application is required to purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period.
B. Except as provided in §F of this regulation, the multiple purchase application shall be attached to the application to purchase a regulated firearm and forwarded to the Secretary by a dealer or a designated law enforcement agency.
C. The multiple purchase application shall be submitted by a dealer or a designated law enforcement agency in the format prescribed by the Secretary.
D. The multiple purchase application shall include:
(1) The applicant's name, address, driver's license or photographic identification soundex number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers;
(2) The number of regulated firearms to be purchased;
(3) The type of regulated firearms to be purchased;
(4) A brief statement as to the purpose of the multiple purchase, which shall satisfy one of the requirements in Regulation .23C of this chapter;
(5) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that the applicant is not prohibited under federal or State law from possessing a handgun;
(6) A declaration by the applicant, under penalty of perjury, that the applicant is not participating in a straw purchase; and
(7) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that all information in the application is true and accurate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.25 - Multiple Purchases - Collectors

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person shall be designated as a collector by the Secretary before applying for a multiple purchase of regulated firearms as a collector.
B. A person may submit an application to be designated as a collector if the person:
(1) Devotes time and attention to acquiring certain types of regulated firearms for the enhancement of the collector's personal collection; or
(2) Possesses a Federal Collector's License (Curio and Relics).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.26 - Handgun Qualification License - Generally

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, a person shall possess a valid Handgun Qualification License before the person may purchase, rent, or receive a handgun.
B. A person is not required to possess a Handgun Qualification License if the person:
(1) Possesses valid credentials or retirement credentials from a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or any local law enforcement agency in the State;
(2) Is an active or retired member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard, and possesses a valid military identification card; or
(3) Purchases, rents, or receives an antique, curio, or relic firearm, as defined in federal law or in determinations published by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.27 - Handgun Qualification License - Eligibility

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Exemptions. A person is not required to possess a Handgun Qualification License to purchase a handgun if the person satisfies one of the exceptions set forth in Regulation .26B of this chapter.
B. Qualifications. In accordance with Public Safety Article, §
									5-117.1(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, a person is eligible for issuance of a Handgun Qualification License only if the person:
(1) Is 21 years old or older;
(2) Is a resident of the State; and
(3) Is not prohibited from possessing a handgun under Regulation .03 of this chapter or otherwise prohibited from purchasing or possessing a handgun under federal or State law.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.28 - Handgun Qualification License - Application

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A Handgun Qualification License application shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Secretary.
B. The Handgun Qualification License application shall include:
(1) The applicant's name, address, driver's license or photographic identification soundex number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers;
(2) Proof of the applicant's completion of, or exemption from, a Firearms Safety Training Course within the previous 3 years, in the manner prescribed by the Secretary on the application;
(3) A complete set of the applicant's fingerprints, taken and submitted in the manner prescribed by the Secretary on the application;
(4) Authorization by the applicant to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or any other similar agency or department of another state, to disclose to the Department of State Police information as to whether the applicant:
(a) Suffers from a mental disorder and has a history of violent behavior;
(b) Has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a mental health facility or an institution that provides treatment or services for individuals with mental disorders; or
(c) Has been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility or an institution that provides treatment or services for individuals with mental disorders; and
(5) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that the applicant is not prohibited under federal or State law from possessing a handgun; and
(6) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that all information in the application is true and accurate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.29 - Handgun Qualification License - Training Requirement

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, an applicant shall complete a Firearms Safety Training Course and submit a Firearms Safety Training Certificate issued by a Qualified Handgun Instructor. The submission of the Firearms Safety Training Certificate shall constitute proof that the applicant satisfactorily completed a Firearms Safety Training Course.
B. An applicant does not need to complete a Firearms Safety Training Course if the applicant:
(1) Has satisfactorily completed a firearms training course approved by the Secretary as an exemption from the Firearms Safety Training Course;
(2) Has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in competency and safety in the handling of firearms as prescribed by the Department of Natural Resources under Natural Resources Article, §
										10-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(3) Is a Qualified Handgun Instructor in accordance with Regulation .37 of this chapter;
(4) Is an honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard;
(5) Is a former law enforcement officer of the State or a local law enforcement agency in the State who has successfully completed initial law enforcement training;
(6) Is an employee of an armored car company and has a permit issued under Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland; or
(7) Lawfully owns a regulated firearm.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.30 - Handgun Qualification License - False or Omitted Information

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An applicant shall not provide false information on an application for a Handgun Qualification License, or omit significant information on the application, or cause false information to be given in connection with the verification investigation.
B. Any knowing material omission or false statement may be considered grounds for denial of a license or for criminal prosecution.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.31 - Handgun Qualification License - Investigation

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Upon receipt of a properly completed application, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation of the applicant for the purpose of determining whether the applicant satisfies the criteria for issuance of a license.
B. Information discovered during the investigation may be used against an applicant who has provided false or misleading information or has omitted information on the application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.32 - Handgun Qualification License - Issuance and Denial

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. In accordance with Public Safety Article, §
									5-117.1(h), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary shall issue a Handgun Qualification License or provide a written denial of the application within 30 days after receiving a properly completed application.
B. A properly completed application satisfies all the requirements prescribed by the Secretary.
C. A written denial provided by the Secretary shall contain the reasons the application was denied and a statement of the applicant's appeal rights.
D. In accordance with Public Safety Article, §
									5-117.1(h)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, an individual whose fingerprints have been submitted to the Central Repository, and whose application has been denied, may request that the record of the fingerprints be expunged by obliteration.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.33 - Handgun Qualification License - Replacement

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person may submit a written request to the Secretary for a replacement license if the license is lost or stolen.
B. A request for a replacement Handgun Qualification License must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $20.
C. Upon receipt of a properly submitted request, the Secretary shall issue a replacement license within a reasonable time if the applicant is not otherwise disqualified from possessing a Handgun Qualification License.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.34 - Handgun Qualification License - Renewal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A Handgun Qualification License may be renewed for successive periods of 10 years.
B. The Handgun Qualification License renewal application shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Secretary.
C. The Handgun Qualification License renewal application shall include:
(1) The applicant's name, address, driver's license or photographic identification soundex number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers;
(2) The identification number from the applicant's prior Handgun Qualification License;
(3) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that the applicant is not prohibited under federal or State law from possessing a handgun; and
(4) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that all information in the application is true and accurate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.35 - Handgun Qualification License - Revocation

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Secretary may revoke a Handgun Qualification License on a finding that the licensee no longer satisfies the qualifications set forth in Public Safety Article, §
									5-117.1(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The Secretary shall provide written notification to a person whose Handgun Qualification License is revoked.
C. A written notice of revocation shall contain the reasons the license was revoked and a statement of the person's appeal rights.
D. A person whose Handgun Qualification License is revoked shall return the license to the Licensing Division, Department of State Police within 5 days after receipt of the notice of revocation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.36 - Handgun Qualification License - Appeal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person whose original or renewal Handgun Qualification License application is denied or whose Handgun Qualification License is revoked may submit a written request to the Secretary for a hearing within 30 days after the date that the written notice of denial or revocation was sent by the Secretary.
B. Upon receipt of a valid request, the Secretary shall grant a hearing within 15 days and the hearing shall be held in the county of the legal residence of the person requesting the hearing.
C. The hearing and any subsequent proceedings of judicial review shall be conducted in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.37 - Qualified Handgun Instructor - Generally

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person is a Qualified Handgun Instructor if the person has:
(1) A valid Qualified Handgun Instructor License issued by the Secretary in accordance with Regulation .38 of this chapter;
(2) Been recognized by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions; or
(3) A valid instructor certification issued by a nationally recognized firearms organization.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.38 - Qualified Handgun Instructor License - Application

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. If a person has not been recognized by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions or does not have a valid certification issued by a nationally recognized firearms organization, then the person shall obtain a Qualified Handgun Instructor License before acting as a Qualified Handgun Instructor.
B. A Qualified Handgun Instructor License application shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Secretary.
C. The Qualified Handgun Instructor License application shall include:
(1) The applicant's name, address, driver's license or photographic identification soundex number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers;
(2) Proof of the applicant's formal training in the care, safety, and use of handguns, including a minimum qualification score of 80 percent on a practical police course; and
(3) Proof of the applicant's minimum of 1 year of experience in instruction in the care, safety, and use of handguns.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.39 - Qualified Handgun Instructor License - Renewal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A Qualified Handgun Instructor License may be renewed for successive periods of 4 years.
B. A Qualified Handgun Instructor License renewal application shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Secretary.
C. The Qualified Handgun Instructor License renewal application shall include:
(1) The applicant's name, address, driver's license or photographic identification soundex number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers; and
(2) Proof of the applicant's experience in instruction in the care, safety, and use of handguns within the past 4 years.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.40 - Qualified Handgun Instructor License - Revocation

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Secretary may revoke a Qualified Handgun Instructor License for cause. Sufficient cause may include, but is not limited to, evidence of:
(1) Unsafe range practices;
(2) False reporting of Firearm Safety Training Course completion or Handgun Permit Training Course completion;
(3) Falsification of permit applicant qualification scores;
(4) Failure to satisfy the minimum requirements of training courses;
(5) Conviction for a criminal offense that would preclude the licensee from purchasing or possessing a firearm; or
(6) Conviction for a criminal offense involving the distribution, use, or possession of a controlled substance.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.41 - Qualified Handgun Instructor License - Appeal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person whose original or renewal Qualified Handgun Instructor License application is denied or whose Qualified Handgun Instructor License is revoked may submit a written request to the Secretary for an informal review within 10 days after receipt of the notice of denial or revocation.
B. Upon receipt of a valid request, the informal review shall be conducted by a person designated by the Secretary who shall sustain or reverse the initial action and provide written notification of the decision to the person who requested the informal review within 30 days after the informal review.
C. An informal review is not subject to State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.42 - Dealers - Generally

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person shall lawfully possess a dealer's license issued by the Secretary before the person engages in the business of selling, renting, or transferring regulated firearms.
B. A dealer's license is required for each place of business where regulated firearms are sold.
C. A dealer may not sell, rent, or transfer a regulated firearm to:
(1) An applicant whose firearm application is disapproved or is placed on hold because of an open disposition of criminal proceedings against the firearm applicant, unless the disapproval or hold is subsequently withdrawn by the Secretary or overruled by a court;
(2) A purchaser, lessee, or transferee who the dealer knows or has reasonable cause to believe is prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm under Regulation .03 of this chapter; or
(3) A purchaser, lessee, or transferee who is visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.43 - Dealers - Records

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Recordkeeping.
(1) A dealer shall keep records of all acquisitions, receipts, sales, rentals, transfers, and other dispositions of firearms affected in connection with the dealer's business, including a copy of all firearm applications, for a minimum of 3 years.
(2) The records shall include:
(a) The name and address of each person from whom the dealer acquires a firearm;
(b) The name and address of each person to whom the dealer sells, rents, transfers, or otherwise disposes of a firearm;
(c) The make, caliber, model, type, finish, barrel length, serial number, country of origin, and date of manufacture of each firearm acquired, sold, rented, transferred, or otherwise disposed of; and
(d) The date of each acquisition, receipt, sale, rental, transfer, or other disposition.
(3) The records shall be maintained in alphabetical or chronological order, in the manner prescribed by the Secretary.
(4) Records maintained under 18 U.S.C. §
											923(g)(1)(a) may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section, if the Secretary is granted access to those records.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.44 - Dealer's License - Generally

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A dealer shall have a valid dealer's license conspicuously displayed at each place of business. The license shall identify the dealer and the location of the place of business.
B. A dealer's license is not transferable to a new place of business or another person.
C. Change of Business Location.
(1) Before changing the physical location of a place of business, a dealer shall provide written notice to the Firearms Registration Section and surrender the dealer's license for that place of business.
(2) Unless cause exists to revoke the dealer's license, the Secretary shall issue a new dealer's license without charge to cover the new place of business for the remaining unexpired term of the surrendered license.
(3) The dealer's license for the new place of business may be renewed under Regulation .49 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.45 - Dealer's License - Application

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A dealer's license application is required for each place of business where the applicant intends to sell or rent regulated firearms.
B. A dealer's license application shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Secretary.
C. The dealer's license application shall include:
(1) The applicant's name, address, driver's license or photographic identification soundex number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers;
(2) A clear and recognizable photograph of the applicant, taken and submitted in the manner prescribed by the Secretary on the application, unless the photograph has been submitted with an application within the preceding 5 years;
(3) A complete set of the applicant's fingerprints, taken and submitted in the manner prescribed by the Secretary on the application, unless the fingerprints have been submitted with an application within the preceding 5 years;
(4) A copy of the applicant's current valid federal firearms license;
(5) A copy of the applicant's current retail sales tax license;
(6) A copy of the applicant's current trader's license, if an inventory is maintained;
(7) Authorization by the applicant to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or any other similar agency or department of another state, to disclose to the Department of State Police information as to whether the applicant:
(a) Suffers from a mental disorder and has a history of violent behavior;
(b) Has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a mental health facility or an institution that provides treatment or services for individuals with mental disorders; or
(c) Has been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility or an institution that provides treatment or services for individuals with mental disorders;
(8) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that the applicant is not prohibited under federal or State law from possessing a firearm; and
(9) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that all information in the application is true and accurate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.46 - Dealer's License - False or Omitted Information

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An applicant may not provide false information on an application for a dealer's license, or omit significant information on the application, or cause false information to be given in connection with the verification investigation.
B. Any knowing material omission or false statement may be considered grounds for denial of a license or for criminal prosecution.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.47 - Dealer's License - Investigation

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Upon receipt of a properly completed application, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation of the applicant for the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the qualifications for a license and whether the information and statements on the application are true and accurate.
B. Information discovered during the investigation may be used against an applicant who has provided false or misleading information or has omitted information on the application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.48 - Dealer's License - Issuance and Denial

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Secretary shall issue a dealer's license or provide a written denial of the application within a reasonable time after receiving a properly completed application.
B. The Secretary shall deny a dealer's license application if the Secretary determines that the applicant:
(1) Supplied false information or made a false statement on the application or during the course of the investigation;
(2) Did not properly complete the application in the form and manner prescribed by the Secretary; or
(3) Intends that a person who is not eligible to be issued a dealer's license or whose dealer's license has been revoked or suspended will:
(a) Participate in the management or operation of the business for which the license is sought; or
(b) Hold a legal or equitable interest in the business for which the license is sought.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.49 - Dealer's License - Renewal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A dealer's license may be renewed for successive periods of 1 year. A renewal license expires each year on June 30.
B. A dealer seeking a renewal license shall submit a renewal application on or before June 1.
C. The renewal application shall include the information and comply with the provisions of Regulation .45 of this chapter.
D. The renewal application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable payment of $25.
E. Upon receipt of a properly submitted renewal application, the Secretary shall issue a renewal license within a reasonable time if the applicant is not otherwise disqualified from possessing a dealer's license.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.50 - Dealer's License - Suspension or Revocation

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Secretary shall suspend a dealer's license if the dealer is:
(1) Under indictment for a crime of violence; or
(2) Arrested for a violation that would prohibit the purchase or possession of a regulated firearm.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.51 - Dealer's License - Appeal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Application Denial.
(1) A person whose initial or renewal dealer's license application is denied may file an appeal to the circuit court of the county where the person's place of business is to be located within 30 days after the date that the written notice of denial or revocation was sent by the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary or the applicant may appeal the decision of the circuit court to the Court of Special Appeals.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.52 - Gun Shows - Generally

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Secretary has the sole authority to regulate the sale of regulated firearms at a gun show.
B. A person shall be a resident of this State to sell, rent, or transfer a regulated firearm at a gun show in this State.
C. A person other than a dealer shall obtain a Temporary Transfer Permit in accordance with Regulation .53 of this chapter before the person displays a regulated firearm for sale, rental, or transfer at a gun show.
D. A dealer may not be issued a Temporary Transfer Permit. A dealer may conduct business at a gun show only if:
(1) All business conducted at the gun show is from a table or fixed display;
(2) A legible photostatic copy of a valid dealer's license is displayed prominently in public view as part of the table or display; and
(3) The dealer conducts business in compliance with the applicable provisions of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.53 - Gun Shows - Temporary Transfer Permits

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A. The Secretary has the sole authority to issue a Temporary Transfer Permit.
B. A Temporary Transfer Permit shall be prominently displayed in public view as a part of a table or fixed display of a person other than a dealer who displays a regulated firearm for sale, rental, or transfer at a gun show.
C. A Temporary Transfer Permit is valid only for the gun show for which it was issued and is not transferable.
D. A Temporary Transfer Permit may not be voided or replaced with another Temporary Transfer Permit.
E. Application.
(1) An application for a Temporary Transfer Permit shall be received by the Maryland State Police a minimum of 10 business days before the first day of the gun show to be attended by the applicant.
(2) The application shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Secretary.
(3) An initial application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable payment of $10.
(4) An applicant may apply for up to four additional permits when submitting the initial application.
(5) An applicant may also apply for a Temporary Transfer Permit in person at the Firearms Registration Section during normal business hours.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.54 - Gun Shows - Sales, Rentals, and Transfers

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A. The sale, rental, or transfer of a regulated firearm at a gun show must take place from a table or fixed display.
B. A dealer or other person may not transfer a regulated firearm sold or rented at a gun show until after 7 days following the time the firearm application is completed by the applicant and submitted to the Secretary in accordance with Regulation .16 of this chapter.
C. A sale, rental, or transfer of a regulated firearm from a table or fixed display shall comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
D. An individual wishing to purchase, rent, or receive a regulated firearm at a gun show shall:
(1) Properly complete and submit a firearm application in accordance with this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(2) Comply with the provisions of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.55 - Pawnbrokers

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A. If a person attempts to redeem a previously pawned regulated firearm, the pawnbroker shall determine whether the person is the same individual who deposited the firearm with the pawnbroker as a pledge by requiring the person to display a driver's license, an age of majority card, or other acceptable photographic identification.
B. If a person attempting to redeem a previously pawned regulated firearm is not the same individual who deposited the firearm with the pawnbroker, then the transfer of the regulated firearm shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
C. If the period allowed for redemption of a pawned regulated firearm has elapsed and the pawnbroker offers the regulated firearm for sale or rental, then the transfer of the regulated firearm shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(1) The pawnbroker shall notify the prospective transferee that the transferee is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2) The pawnbroker shall write on all pawn tickets issued for pawned regulated firearms: "This pawn ticket is transferable subject to the provisions of Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland."
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.56 - Public Auctions and Flea Markets

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The sale, rental, or transfer of a regulated firearm at a public auction or a flea market shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.01 - Regulated Firearms › Section 29.03.01.57 - Handguns - Safety Devices

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A. A dealer may not sell, offer for sale, rent, or transfer a handgun manufactured on or before December 31, 2002, unless the handgun is sold, offered for sale, rented, or transferred with an external safety lock.
B. A dealer may not sell, offer for sale, rent, or transfer a handgun manufactured on or after January 1, 2003, unless the handgun is sold, offered for sale, rented, or transferred with an approved integrated mechanical safety device.
C. The provisions of this regulation do not apply to:
(1) An antique firearm;
(2) A firearm modified to render it permanently inoperative;
(3) A sale or transfer by a dealer or manufacturer to a lawful customer outside the State; or
(4) A purchase, sale, transfer, or transport to or by a dealer or manufacturer that provides or services a handgun for:
(a) Personnel of the United States government or an agency or department of the United States government;
(b) Members of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard;
(c) Law enforcement personnel of the State or any local law enforcement agency in the State while acting within the scope of their official duties; or
(d) An organization that is required by federal law or regulations governing its specific business or activity to maintain handguns and applicable ammunition.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.02 - Handgun Permit Unit › Section 29.03.02.01 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Board" has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §
										5-301(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2) "Central Repository" has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §
										5-117.1(f)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3) "Designated security personnel" means an individual who receives a handgun permit for employment purposes and is a:
(a) Holder of a special police commission;
(b) Uniformed security guard;
(c) Special railway police;
(d) Watchman;
(e) Private detective; or
(f) Guard in the employ of:
(i) An armored car company;
(ii) A bank;
(iii) A savings and loan association;
(iv) A building and loan association; or
(v) An express agency.
(4) "Handgun Permit Training Certificate" means a certificate, letter, or other documentation verifying satisfactory completion of a Handgun Permit Training Course.
(5) "Handgun Permit Training Course" means a firearms training course that satisfies the requisite minimum requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter.
(6) "Mental disorder" has the meaning stated in Health"General Article, §10-101(f), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(7) "Mental health facility" has the meaning stated in Health"General Article, §10-101(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(8) "Permit" has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §
										5-301(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(9) "Qualified Handgun Instructor" has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §
										5-101(q), Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.02 - Handgun Permit Unit › Section 29.03.02.02 - Generally

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A. Pursuant to Public Safety Article, §
									5-306(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary shall issue handgun permits under specified conditions.
B. Unless otherwise provided by law, a person shall have a valid permit in their possession to carry, wear, or transport a handgun.
C. A valid permit must satisfy all the requirements set forth in this chapter, including any limitations or restrictions imposed by the Secretary.
D. A permit holder may not wear, carry, or transport a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
E. Except as provided in §F of this regulation, all valid permits must be issued by the Secretary.
F. An armored car driver's permit from another state is valid if the driver is on duty in Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.02 - Handgun Permit Unit › Section 29.03.02.03 - Eligibility

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A. Qualifications. In accordance with Public Safety Article, §
									5-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, a person is eligible for issuance of a handgun permit only if the person:
(1) Is an adult;
(2) Is not prohibited from possessing a handgun under COMAR 29.03.01.03 or otherwise prohibited from purchasing or possessing a handgun under federal or State law;
(3) Has not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for which a sentence of imprisonment for more than 1 year has been imposed, unless the person has been pardoned or the United States Attorney General has granted relief;
(4) Has not been convicted of a crime involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance;
(5) Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance, unless the habitual use of a controlled dangerous substance is under legitimate medical direction;
(6) Has not exhibited propensity for violence or instability that may reasonably render the person's possession of a handgun a danger to the person or another;
(7) Has a good and substantial reason to wear, carry, or transport a handgun; and
(8) If younger than 30 years old, has not been committed to a detention, training, or correctional institution for juveniles for longer than 1 year after an adjudication of delinquency by a juvenile court.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.02 - Handgun Permit Unit › Section 29.03.02.04 - Application

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A. The handgun permit application shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Secretary.
B. The permit application shall include:
(1) The applicant's name, address, driver's license or photographic identification soundex number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers;
(2) Proof of the applicant's completion of, or exemption from, a Handgun Permit Training Course with at least 16 hours of instruction within the previous 2 years, in the manner prescribed by the Secretary on the permit application;
(3) A complete set of the applicant's fingerprints, taken and submitted in the manner prescribed by the Secretary on the application;
(4) Authorization by the applicant to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or any other similar agency or department of another state, to disclose to the Department of State Police information as to whether the applicant:
(a) Suffers from a mental disorder and has a history of violent behavior;
(b) Has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a mental health facility or an institution that provides treatment or services for individuals with mental disorders; or
(c) Has been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility or an institution that provides treatment or services for individuals with mental disorders; and
(5) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that the applicant is not prohibited under federal or State law from possessing a handgun; and
(6) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that all information in the application is true and accurate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.02 - Handgun Permit Unit › Section 29.03.02.05 - Training Requirement

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A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, a person applying to obtain or renew a handgun permit shall complete a Handgun Permit Training Course and submit a Handgun Permit Training Certificate issued by a Qualified Handgun Instructor. The submission of the Handgun Permit Training Certificate shall constitute proof that the applicant satisfactorily completed a Handgun Permit Training Course.
B. An applicant does not need to complete a Handgun Permit Training Course if the applicant:
(1) Is a law enforcement officer or has retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or any local law enforcement agency in the State;
(2) Is an active member, retired member, or honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard;
(3) Is a Qualified Handgun Instructor in accordance with COMAR 29.03.01.37; or
(4) Has satisfactorily completed a firearms training course approved by the Secretary as an exemption from the Handgun Permit Training Course.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.02 - Handgun Permit Unit › Section 29.03.02.06 - False or Omitted Information

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A. An applicant shall not provide false information on an application for a permit, or omit significant information on the application, or cause false information to be given in connection with the verification investigation.
B. Any knowing material omission or false statement may be considered grounds for denial of a permit or for criminal prosecution.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 03 - WEAPONS REGULATIONS › Chapter 29.03.02 - Handgun Permit Unit › Section 29.03.02.07 - Investigation

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A. Upon receipt of a properly completed application, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation of the applicant for the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the qualifications for a permit.
B. Information discovered during the investigation may be used against an applicant who has provided false or misleading information or has omitted information on the application.