The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Moving to Maryland with Assault Weapons and Handguns

Broadside · March 13, 2012, 09:58 AM

First of all, if you are moving to Maryland, please go join Maryland Shall Issue. This group is fighting to defend the rights of Marylanders.

There is no requirement to register firearms in the State of Maryland. Unlike the District of Columbia or New York, possession of an "unregistered" handgun or assault weapon is not a crime in Maryland.

However, all background checks for handguns and assault weapons must go through the Maryland State police. In addition any private sales of handguns and assault weapons must be submitted to the Maryland State Police for a background check on the buyer. In this way, Maryland maintains an unofficial handgun and assault weapon registry.

However, if you move into Maryland, you have no requirement to register your handguns and assault weapons.

March 13, 2012, 09:58 AM	#5
Broadside Member Join Date: June 6, 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 22	First of all, if you are moving to Maryland, please go join Maryland Shall Issue. This group is fighting to defend the rights of Marylanders. There is no requirement to register firearms in the State of Maryland. Unlike the District of Columbia or New York, possession of an "unregistered" handgun or assault weapon is not a crime in Maryland. However, all background checks for handguns and assault weapons must go through the Maryland State police. In addition any private sales of handguns and assault weapons must be submitted to the Maryland State Police for a background check on the buyer. In this way, Maryland maintains an unofficial handgun and assault weapon registry. However, if you move into Maryland, you have no requirement to register your handguns and assault weapons.