Multifaceted
Jerk of all Trades
This is in regards to the transportation exemption, as a 'Bonafide Collector' who may transport a handgun to and from anywhere that isn't solely the person's property, a substantially owned business, gun shop, repair shop, range, or MSP barracks; barring any prohibited areas i.e. government buildings, schools, etc. - for the purpose of an 'unconventional exhibition'.
Before I moved to PA, I was (am) a Designated Collector. I still have my letter, and while I've searched the MSP website and looked over COMAR, I can't find a provision or clause that states whether or not the status becomes null and void once the person is no longer a Maryland resident. My gut assumes that it would become void, so I should not transport a handgun unless I am going to any of the above state sanctioned places according to MD criminal law.
I still own property in MD, in Baltimore to be exact. I also work in MD, so I drive there at least 5 days a week. We also have family and friends who still live there, so though I live in PA, I still travel to MD quite often. I would appreciate the option to be able to lawfully transport a handgun as a Designated Collector if my status is still valid and/or recognized.
Any thoughts to this? Should I write a letter to MSP and ask to clarify?
Caveat: I am not looking for affirmation to transport assuming DC status is still valid, I just want a healthy discussion about the law, or the color of law regarding this particular situation.
Before I moved to PA, I was (am) a Designated Collector. I still have my letter, and while I've searched the MSP website and looked over COMAR, I can't find a provision or clause that states whether or not the status becomes null and void once the person is no longer a Maryland resident. My gut assumes that it would become void, so I should not transport a handgun unless I am going to any of the above state sanctioned places according to MD criminal law.
I still own property in MD, in Baltimore to be exact. I also work in MD, so I drive there at least 5 days a week. We also have family and friends who still live there, so though I live in PA, I still travel to MD quite often. I would appreciate the option to be able to lawfully transport a handgun as a Designated Collector if my status is still valid and/or recognized.
Any thoughts to this? Should I write a letter to MSP and ask to clarify?
Caveat: I am not looking for affirmation to transport assuming DC status is still valid, I just want a healthy discussion about the law, or the color of law regarding this particular situation.