Maryland Concealed Carry Reciprocity

Overview

Maryland does not recognize concealed carry permits or licenses issued by any other state. Maryland has no reciprocity agreements with any other state for concealed carry purposes.

Key Points

No Recognition of Out-of-State Permits

• Maryland does not honor concealed carry licenses or permits from any other state.
• Visitors to Maryland who hold concealed carry permits from other states cannot legally carry a concealed firearm in Maryland based on their out-of-state permit.
• According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's reciprocity summary (updated September 18, 2021), Maryland is listed among the states that do not allow holders of other states' concealed carry licenses to carry a concealed firearm without a separate Maryland-issued permit.

Non-Resident Permit Applications

• Maryland does allow non-residents to apply for a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit. According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's reciprocity document, Maryland is listed among states where residents of other states "may apply for a separate concealed carry license."
• Non-residents must meet all applicable Maryland requirements for obtaining a Wear and Carry Permit. Applicants should contact the Maryland State Police to verify current requirements.

Transporting Firearms Through Maryland

• Per the Maryland Department of State Police FAQ: "Federal law allows a person to transport a firearm through Maryland but not to Maryland if the firearm is not in compliance with state law."
• Persons transporting firearms through Maryland should ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state transport requirements.

Assault Weapons Restrictions for Visitors

• A person may not transport an assault weapon into Maryland for target competition unless the person lawfully possessed, had a purchase order for, or applied to purchase the weapon before October 1, 2013.
• Maryland residents who lawfully owned banned firearms prior to October 1, 2013 may travel with them to other states and return, provided it is not a violation in the destination state and the firearm is transported in accordance with the law.

Fingerprinting for Non-Residents

• Out-of-state LiveScan providers are not approved by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Non-residents seeking a Maryland permit must use Maryland-approved LiveScan providers.

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Important Notes

• Maryland has restrictions on assault weapons. Persons traveling to or through Maryland should verify compliance with all applicable Maryland firearms laws.
• Applicants for a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit should contact the Maryland State Police to verify current requirements, as laws and regulations may change.
• Persons traveling to or through Maryland should exercise extreme caution regarding Maryland's strict firearms laws.