Approved Handguns

boscoman · January 4th, 2010, 03:13 PM

So can anyone tell me just what is the process here in the state for having a handgun approved for sale.
I ask this because I have found that while I am able to purchase a Bul Cherokee in subcompact, the state does not allow the full frame to be sold here. This makes absolutely no sense to me, but then again this is Maryland.

mikec · January 4th, 2010, 11:44 PM

There is no cost, other than either you or the gun's maker or a FFL has to provide a copy of the gun to the Handgun Board. It is legal to bring a handgun not on the list in for that purpose. If the gun is approved, you keep it, if disapproved the State pays you for it.

Here is some info I posted elsewhere a few days ago for someone else:

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You need to contact Marlene Jenkins at mjenkins@mdsp.org (410-653-4247) for the forms and when the next Handgun Board meeting is. Not sure what her schedule is this time of year. She is the Administrator, Maryland Handgun Roster Board.

You may play phone tag with Marlene but she will call you back if you leave her a message. Someone posted the forms here but I don't remember where.

boscoman · January 4th, 2010, 11:53 PM

mikec
thanks for the info.

erwos · January 5th, 2010, 08:57 AM

And, note, it is EXCEEDINGLY unlikely that your gun will be rejected. They were accepting those cut-down .223 pistols, and if they'll accept those, they'll take anything.

WeaponsCollector · January 5th, 2010, 09:33 AM

"...The right of the people to keep and bear APPROVED arms, shall not be infringed."
There, fixed it.

j_h_smith · January 5th, 2010, 12:47 PM

I would love to see this board go away. Today, wouldn't be too soon.

Jim Smith

jonnyl · January 5th, 2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by erwos

And, note, it is EXCEEDINGLY unlikely that your gun will be rejected. They were accepting those cut-down .223 pistols, and if they'll accept those, they'll take anything.

that's interesting.. I wonder what their criteria is.

mikec · January 5th, 2010, 12:58 PM

As someone else posted elsewhere, the main function of the board is to keep "Saturday Night Specials" out of MD. A well made gun should have no issue being approved, at least in theory.

I forget where I saw it, but some states even have rules on the melting point of the materials used for the frame. I am not talking about MA or CA or NJ even.

j_h_smith · January 5th, 2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikec

As someone else posted elsewhere, the main function of the board is to keep "Saturday Night Specials" out of MD. A well made gun should have no issue being approved, at least in theory.

I forget where I saw it, but some states even have rules on the melting point of the materials used for the frame. I am not talking about MA or CA or NJ even.

But didn't they reject the semi-auto UZI?

Jim Smith

mikec · January 5th, 2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by j_h_smith

But didn't they reject the semi-auto UZI?

Jim Smith

When was this? Might have been years ago.

Recently the Board approved the SIG 5.56 pistol which I would say collectively floored most of us.

ezeerider · January 5th, 2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mikec

Recently the Board approved the SIG 5.56 pistol which I would say collectively floored most of us.

As soon as I get some extra cash, I'm gonna submit the PLR-16. If they'll allow the SIG, they'll allow the PLR-16.

j_h_smith · January 5th, 2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mikec

When was this? Might have been years ago.

Recently the Board approved the SIG 5.56 pistol which I would say collectively floored most of us.

I thought this was one of the assault pistols llisted in the 1986 ban. If you registered the firearm, you could keep it. But you couldn't buy one, sell one, trade one, etc.

Jim Smith

mikec · January 5th, 2010, 05:15 PM

I wasn't in this state in '86. I do not know how they decided that group of pistols are evil and needed banning, considering that you can get 33 round mags for a Glock and blast away. The SA XDm uses 19 round mags and a good shooter should be able reload in a mere second or two.

The whole idea is stupid.

Deacon51 · January 5th, 2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mikec

I wasn't in this state in '86. I do not know how they decided that group of pistols are evil and needed banning, considering that you can get 33 round mags for a Glock and blast away. The SA XDm uses 19 round mags and a good shooter should be able reload in a mere second or two.

The whole idea is stupid.

What part of gun control isn't?

burbanman · January 5th, 2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Deacon51

What part of gun control isn't?

This

GunAddict · January 5th, 2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ezeerider

As soon as I get some extra cash, I'm gonna submit the PLR-16. If they'll allow the SIG, they'll allow the PLR-16.

I am planning on buying one of those PLR-16s one day. Be nice to have a handgun in .223

smores · January 9th, 2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by j_h_smith

But didn't they reject the semi-auto UZI?

Jim Smith

Yes. The UZI pistol is listed as an "assault pistol" and is banned in MD, but you can get a 16" Mini or UZI carbine.

Markp · January 9th, 2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smores

Yes. The UZI pistol is listed as an "assault pistol" and is banned in MD, but you can get a 16" Mini or UZI carbine.

You can also get the Machine Gun and SBR versions as well.

I would probably go class III if I wanted an Uzi.

Mark

January 4th, 2010, 03:13 PM	#1
boscoman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13	Approved Handguns So can anyone tell me just what is the process here in the state for having a handgun approved for sale. I ask this because I have found that while I am able to purchase a Bul Cherokee in subcompact, the state does not allow the full frame to be sold here. This makes absolutely no sense to me, but then again this is Maryland.

January 5th, 2010, 09:33 AM	#5
WeaponsCollector Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern MD Posts: 7,534 Images: 32	"...The right of the people to keep and bear APPROVED arms, shall not be infringed." There, fixed it. __________________ Schools and shopping malls are easy targets for terrorists and other insane killers. It's time we understand this simple fact and encourage good citizens to be prepared and capable of protecting themselves and others in such places. 90% of polls are biased and agenda-driven, easily manipulated based on who's involved and how the questions are worded. Makes for great propaganda.

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January 4th, 2010, 11:53 PM	#3
boscoman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13	mikec thanks for the info.

January 5th, 2010, 08:57 AM	#4
erwos Jew with a Gun Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 4,936	And, note, it is EXCEEDINGLY unlikely that your gun will be rejected. They were accepting those cut-down .223 pistols, and if they'll accept those, they'll take anything.

January 5th, 2010, 12:47 PM	#6
j_h_smith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Abingdon Posts: 316	I would love to see this board go away. Today, wouldn't be too soon. Jim Smith

January 5th, 2010, 12:58 PM	#8
mikec Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Off I-83 Posts: 11,355	As someone else posted elsewhere, the main function of the board is to keep "Saturday Night Specials" out of MD. A well made gun should have no issue being approved, at least in theory. I forget where I saw it, but some states even have rules on the melting point of the materials used for the frame. I am not talking about MA or CA or NJ even.

January 5th, 2010, 05:15 PM	#13
mikec Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Off I-83 Posts: 11,355	I wasn't in this state in '86. I do not know how they decided that group of pistols are evil and needed banning, considering that you can get 33 round mags for a Glock and blast away. The SA XDm uses 19 round mags and a good shooter should be able reload in a mere second or two. The whole idea is stupid.

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