NFA Items | Maryland Concealed Carry

Maryland NFA Items & Weapon Restrictions

Maryland regulates several categories of weapons and firearms-related items at the state level through the Maryland State Police (MSP) Licensing Division. The following summarizes what is known from the MSP Licensing Division's website regarding state-level registration and licensing requirements.

Machine Guns

• Maryland requires state registration of machine guns through the Maryland State Police Licensing Division.
• Machine gun registration is handled separately from other firearm processes and is listed as a distinct category under the MSP Licensing Division.
• Specific statutory provisions governing machine guns should be verified directly in the relevant sections of the Maryland Code.

Regulated Firearms

• Maryland classifies certain firearms as "regulated firearms" requiring:
  • A Handgun Qualification License (HQL), which is administered through the MSP Licensing Division
  • Completion of a regulated firearm purchase application through the MSP Licensing Portal
• The specific types of firearms classified as "regulated firearms" and the specific activities requiring an HQL should be verified in the relevant sections of the Maryland Code.

Body Armor

• Bulletproof body armor is listed under the Professional Licenses section of the MSP Licensing Division, indicating state-level regulation.
• Specific statutory provisions and restrictions should be verified in the relevant sections of the Maryland Code.

Key Registration & Licensing Links (via Maryland State Police)

• Machine Gun Registration is available through the MSP Licensing Division at mdsp.maryland.gov
• Regulated Firearm purchases, HQL applications, and Wear and Carry Permit applications are processed through the MSP Licensing Portal

Important Note: The source material reviewed is primarily a navigational page from the Maryland State Police Licensing Division. It confirms the existence of state-level registration and licensing requirements for machine guns, regulated firearms, and body armor, but does not provide statutory text, specific statutory citations, or detailed descriptions of restrictions. The source does not address suppressors/silencers, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, or assault weapons. For complete information on all NFA item restrictions and weapon regulations in Maryland, consult the relevant sections of the Maryland Code directly.