Maryland divorce and gun laws

[RobSky]

Did a search and couldn't find anything.
Hypothetically speaking, a friend is getting an amicable divorce (if there is such a thing ). He bought a handgun pre HQL. He would like to leave it (I told him he is) with his ex for protection.
Does he have to transfer it to his ex? If yes, does the ex have to get an HQL?

 

[woodstock]

yes.

 

[Blaster229]

Tell your friend to have his ex get a 20 gauge shotgun for protection.

 

[Billman]

Hmmm...arming the ex? Doesn't sound like the best idea to me.

 

[Inigoes]

Hmmm...arming the ex? Doesn't sound like the best idea to me.

Depends on who the beneficiary is!

 

[esqappellate]

Did a search and couldn't find anything.
Hypothetically speaking, a friend is getting an amicable divorce (if there is such a thing ). He bought a handgun pre HQL. He would like to leave it (I told him he is) with his ex for protection.
Does he have to transfer it to his ex? If yes, does the ex have to get an HQL?

I don't give legal advice on these fori, but note that under 5-117.1 of the PS article "(c) A person may purchase, rent, or receive a handgun only if the person: (1)(i) possesses a valid handgun qualification license issued to the person by the Secretary in accordance with this section;" (there are other exceptions, but none that probably apply here). Note "receive" is covered. Under Chow v. State, 393 Md. 431, 903 A.2d 388 (2006), "receive" may be construed to mean something other than a temporary receipt, but the OP does seem to contemplate temporary. Chow is not directly on point, as it addressed a temporary 'transfer" A knowing violation 5-117.1 is subject to the provisions of 5-144 of the PS Art:

§ 5-144. Knowing participation in violation of subtitle
Prohibited
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a dealer or other person may not:
(1) knowingly participate in the illegal sale, rental, transfer, purchase, possession, or receipt of a regulated
firearm in violation of this subtitle; or
(2) knowingly violate § 5-142 of this subtitle.
Penalty
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment
not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

This broad ban on "participation" would well cover both parties to the transaction. So beware.

 

[tapeman1]

Tell your friend to have his ex get a 20 gauge shotgun for protection.

This. If he's that worried about it he can even pony up the $300.

 

[molonlabe]

Tell your friend to have his ex get a 20 gauge shotgun for protection.

And shoot it out then back porch per Joe.

 

[Vile Shadow]

And shoot it out then back porch per Joe.

Joe used a "double barrel". That might be a tad more than $300.