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Maryland Gun Laws
- Background check required? – Yes, to obtain a license to purchase regulated firearms, including handguns.[1]
- Permit required to purchase? – Yes, but only for regulated firearms.[2]
- Permit required to concealed carry? – Yes[3]
- Firearm laws – Title 5 – Firearms
- Concealed carry law – Subtitle 3 – Handgun Permits, § 4-203
Maryland Concealed Carry
Maryland residents must obtain a wear and Carry Permit to carry a handgun on their person.[4] Before applying for the permit, the applicant must complete a mandatory 16-hour training course with a qualified handgun instructor.
Permit applications are done online via the Licensing Portal. Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- A fingerprint transmission receipt from an approved fingerprinting service.
- A passport-size color photograph.
- An instructor signed Certified Qualification Score Sheet with a passing score.
- Payment for the filing fee.
Applicants may find additional instructions in the Wear and Carry Portal Users Guide.