Legal Firearms to Possess While Visiting MD?

Domer Dad · Aug 29, 2014

I have read a lot here on MD gun laws and Googled more information and I got to admit that it makes me glad to live in PA. However, we are almost certain to elect an anti gun governor in the next election so we may soon be in the same boat.

I have relatives/friends in MD and visit each frequently and wonder about my ability to possess firearms while visiting. I just say possess, not carry outside their home(s). I also think I understand all the transport requirements.

Anyway, I have a few firearm options that I think would be legal to possess while visiting:

- Windham HBC AR15 (223) with 30 round mags – legal?
- Ruger 10/22, with 10 and 25 round mags – legal?
- Ruger Mini-14 with 5, 20, 30 round mags – legal?
- S&W 40 pistols with up to 15 round mags – legal?

Did I miss something that will get me in trouble? It’s not entirely clear to me if it matters if we stay at a private home/apartment vs a hotel?

MasterTech1960 · Aug 29, 2014

This is a good Question as my nephew asked me if he could bring his new AK to MD from Pa to shoot on my Dads property. Do not want to give bad advice to him.

If any one knows please respond.

Thanks.

Pinecone · Aug 29, 2014

OP - the only thing you list that MAY be an issue is the AR15. When did you buy it?

If you bought it before Oct 1, 2013, it is legal. If you bought it on or after Oct 1, 2013, you CAN NOT bring it into the state.

Banned firearms, purchased on or after Oct 1, 2013 are NOT legal in MD. No matter what state you reside in.

Mas are fine. Even MD residents can got to PA and buy them and bring them back.

Kman · Aug 29, 2014

Pinecone said:
OP - the only thing you list that MAY be an issue is the AR15. When did you buy it?

If you bought it before Oct 1, 2013, it is legal. If you bought it on or after Oct 1, 2013, you CAN NOT bring it into the state.

Banned firearms, purchased on or after Oct 1, 2013 are NOT legal in MD. No matter what state you reside in.

Mas are fine. Even MD residents can got to PA and buy them and bring them back.

I would agree, except I think he's probably OK with that AR. HBC is for heavy barrel carbine.

Vile Shadow · Aug 29, 2014

If your AR is a heavy barrel, then no need to worry about it.

If you're not sure if it is, just remove the handguard. If the barrel isn't necked down where the handguard would be, it's a heavy barrel.

Domer Dad · Aug 29, 2014

Thanks, guys. I was confident I'd get good responses here. You guys are on top of this stuff. Too bad they've made it so complicated.

The AR is a heavy barrel. I bought it recently but went with the HBC as I was pretty sure that would make it ok to bring into Maryland if I needed/wanted.

Vile Shadow · Aug 29, 2014

Just remember that you must leave the heavy barrel on it if you want to continue to bring it here.

If you swap the upper out for one with an M4 profile barrel it would then be a deadly "assault weapon" in the eyes of the Peoples' Repubik of MD. :rolleyes:

RoboRay · Aug 29, 2014

If the Mini 14 has both a folding stock and a flash hider, you're a mass murderer unless you bought it before Oct 2013.

Vile Shadow · Aug 29, 2014

RoboRay said:
If the Mini 14 has both a folding stock and a flash hider, you're a mass murderer unless you bought it before Oct 2013.

Good point. Now that you mention it, it's worse than that. The mini-14's with folding stocks were regulated, now banned, due to the cosmetic resemblance they bear to the AC-556.

rouchna · Aug 30, 2014

Sling Blade said:
Good point. Now that you mention it, it's worse than that. The mini-14's with folding stocks were regulated, now banned, due to the cosmetic resemblance they bear to the AC-556.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but that Mini-14 is beautiful :thumbsup:

Vile Shadow · Aug 30, 2014

rouchna said:
Sorry to hijack the thread, but that Mini-14 is beautiful

It is, but it's not mine nor is it a mini-14.i I looked up the AC-556 and that's what I came up with.

rouchna · Aug 30, 2014

Sling Blade said:
It is, but it's not mine nor is it a mini-14.i I looked up the AC-556 and that's what I came up with.

Oops

either way that is a beauty.

Domer Dad · Aug 30, 2014

Alas, my Mini is a pretty run of the mill version. Will never be confused with that AC-556 (that pic is a beauty).

Vile Shadow · Aug 30, 2014

Sadly, that's the only reason the Mini's with folding stocks were ever regulated to begin with. We're all about symbolism over substance here in the Peoples' Repubic. :sad20:

Pinecone · Aug 30, 2014

Sling Blade said:
Sadly, that's the only reason the Mini's with folding stocks were ever regulated to begin with. We're all about symbolism over substance here in the Peoples' Repubic.

Remember, the MD list is based on the 1994 Federal list.

Vile Shadow · Aug 30, 2014

Pinecone said:
Remember, the MD list is based on the 1994 Federal list.

What's funny is the VZ58 didn't even make that.

dblas · Aug 30, 2014

Pinecone said:
Remember, the MD list is based on the 1994 Federal list.

Actually the list started in 1989, not 1994. It was added to in 1994.

Biggfoot44 · Aug 31, 2014

Meanwhile at the OP's handgun(s) . Even if transported by FOPA methods ( unloaded , cased, trunk, etc ) it/ they can only be transported to your temporary residence , to range or other place specifically for lawful use. No driving about your normal business with unloaded cased handgun in trunk.

Pinecone · Aug 31, 2014

dblas said:
Actually the list started in 1989, not 1994. It was added to in 1994.

True.

But the final list was 1994, that we use today.

Pinecone · Aug 31, 2014

Sling Blade said:
What's funny is the VZ58 didn't even make that.

The question that comes to mind, was the VZ58 offered for sale in the US in 1994?

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