Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of several common quetions. FAQ material has been derived from the Maryland State Police Website.

Q I have a permit/CCW from my state. Is this valid in Maryland?: A

No. Maryland does not recognize permits/CCWs from any other state.

Q Where can I go to be LiveScan fingerprinted?: A

To find a fingerprinting service provider, please Click Here.

Q Is there a law for storing firearms in the home?: A

Yes. Under the Maryland Annotated Code, Criminal Law, Article 4 Section 104, it is unlawful for any person to store or leave a loaded firearm in a location where the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised child would gain access to the firearm. (For safety purposes, the stored firearm should be unloaded and the use of a trigger lock is recommended).

Q Does the new law require 16 hrs & 8 hrs (re-up) training for Conceal Carry Handgun permit holders?: A

16 hours of training is required for the initial issue of a handgun (carry) permit; 8 hours is required for the renewal of a handgun (carry) permit.

Q If you already have an approved safety firearms training course, honorable military discharge, handgun carry permit, or lawfully own a regulated firearm - no new training course is necessary - correct?: A

If you have already taken a course approved by the Secretary, the answer is yes. Exemptions from the training requirement apply to someone who has taken the DNR Hunter Safety Course, is honorably discharged from the armed forces or National Guard, is an employee of an armored car company who has a handgun permit, or who lawfully owns a regulated firearm.