Maryland Handgun/Firearm Laws & Penalties
Arrested for Possession of a Firearm in
Maryland? Get Top Legal Advice!
Gun charges are taken extremely seriously since
Maryland firearms laws are very strict. Carrying a
handgun is a crime that will get you mandatory
jail time if you are found guilty.
Carrying a handgun in Maryland without a permit
to carry is punishable by a minimum of 30 days in
jail, and up to 3 years. (See my MD Handgun
possession penalties chart below.) Even if you have
a permit in another state, it is not considered
valid in Maryland.
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Maryland, don't wait to get help! Any delay in
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Handgun
Penalties in Maryland
| Handgun Charge |
Penalty |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying, 1st
weapon offense |
Maximum—3 years; Minimum—30 days
|
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying, 2nd
weapon offense |
Maximum—10 years; Minimum—1 year |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying, more
than 2 weapon offenses |
Maximum—10 years; Minimum—3 years |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying on
school property, 1st weapon
offense |
Maximum—3 years; Minimum—90 days |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying on
school property, 2nd weapon
offense |
Maximum—10 years; Minimum—3 years |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying on school property, more than 2 weapon
offenses |
Maximum—10 years; Minimum—5 years |
Other Maryland Firearms & Gun Laws
It is a crime to carry any gun, rifle or firearm
with the intent of committing a crime or
injuring or harming another person. Intent can
be a very subjective condition, so if you are
arrested for any reason and happen to be in legal
possession of a firearm, you can be charged with
this.
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Firearms Charges
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Further info:
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Gun laws
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