The Dreaded 7-day Waiting Period

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The 7-day waiting period for handguns in Maryland can be confusing with a lot of variables in play. Hopefully this article will explain how the waiting period works. The waiting period came about back...

Maryland Handgun Roster

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Maryland has a system called the "Handgun Roster". It was created in 1988 and "to increase public safety" by keeping unsafe handguns out of circulation in Maryland. It consists of 11 members mostly ap...

What Does "Not Disapproved" Mean?

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Buying a handgun in Maryland is a legal process, therefore there is some legal terminology involved. It doesn't make much sense to most people, unless you are a lawyer or a judge. State form 77R fo...

Marijuana and Firearms in the United States

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This article is solely intended to explain why drug use and firearms are not allowed. It is not a discussion of whether they should be allowed or not. Buying or possessing firearms by someone who smo...

Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Frequently Asked Questions

Category: Buying a Firearm

Last Update: 01/05/2023 Q. If I bought a handgun prior to the law change in 2013 (and still have it), do I still need to get the HQL to buy a handgun? A. Yes, but you are exempt from the trainin...

New Resident Gun Ownership

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For those new to the State of Maryland, regulated firearms (handguns and some receivers) are required to be registered with the Maryland State Police within 90 days of establishing residency within th...