HOW to APPLY for a MARYLAND Carry Permit

[Jim Sr]

Law of Self Defense Question of the Week​

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Reporting Self Defense with a Gun To Law Enforcement​

 

[Nokas]

Is it legal to conceal carry in public a rifle without a conceal carry permit (which is for handguns only I think) like having the rifle in a discrete carrying case?

"It is a crime to wear or carry openly any rifle or shotgun with the intent or purpose of unlawfully injuring any person.

It is unlawful for any person without a permit to wear or carry a handgun, openly or concealed, upon or about his person, or to knowingly transport a handgun in any vehicle traveling on public roads, highways, waterways or airways or upon roads or parking lots generally used by the public. This does not apply to any person wearing, carrying or transporting a handgun within the confines of real estate owned or leased by him, or on which he resided, or within the confines of a business establishment owned or leased by him. [3]"

Source: http://www.usacarry.com/maryland_concealed_carry_permit_information.html

"It is a crime to wear or carry openly any rifle or shotgun with the intent or purpose of unlawfully injuring any person."


It sounds like this is saying you can conceal carry a rifle as long as you don't have the intent of injuring any person.

 

[Craig S Rinehart]

I have found that when in doubt , especially something like carrying a rifle in a case outside your vehicle , it's best to call the State Police Firearms division and simply explain your situation and they will do their best to answer your questions . Craig S Rinehart

 

[redeemed.man]

Is it legal to conceal carry in public a rifle without a conceal carry permit (which is for handguns only I think) like having the rifle in a discrete carrying case?

"It is a crime to wear or carry openly any rifle or shotgun with the intent or purpose of unlawfully injuring any person.

It is unlawful for any person without a permit to wear or carry a handgun, openly or concealed, upon or about his person, or to knowingly transport a handgun in any vehicle traveling on public roads, highways, waterways or airways or upon roads or parking lots generally used by the public. This does not apply to any person wearing, carrying or transporting a handgun within the confines of real estate owned or leased by him, or on which he resided, or within the confines of a business establishment owned or leased by him. [3]"

Source: http://www.usacarry.com/maryland_concealed_carry_permit_information.html

"It is a crime to wear or carry openly any rifle or shotgun with the intent or purpose of unlawfully injuring any person."


It sounds like this is saying you can conceal carry a rifle as long as you don't have the intent of injuring any person.

Numerous threads on MDS provide the answer to your question. The search function is your friend. This thread is NOT a rifle carry thread.

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[Hephaestus]

Applied 9-27-13, interview in mid-October, heads up email in January that although I'm a surgeon involved in care of gang related ballistic injuries I would be disapproved for lack of G&S. Received the disapproval letter yesterday . . . Lets see if the informal review goes anywhere . . .

 

[redeemed.man]

Applied 9-27-13, interview in mid-October, heads up email in January that although I'm a surgeon involved in care of gang related ballistic injuries I would be disapproved for lack of G&S. Received the disapproval letter yesterday . . . Lets see if the informal review goes anywhere . . .

I have heard this more and more lately concerning Doctor's. I believe that those who own their own practice are better off using the "business ownership" G&S rather than the "narcotics/prescription pad" G&S. Best of luck to you. I would certainly request the informal review and then the handgun permit review board if I were you.

 

[sleepingdino]

The MSP would look more favorably if the applicant had G&S, were a victim of crime, and made big business deposits. Documentation will be very helpful. Get any police reports you can. Good luck!

 

[forkauto]

Just got my permit in the mail today. Applied 9/26, interview 12/16, recieved 2/20

 

[redeemed.man]

Just got my permit in the mail today. Applied 9/26, interview 12/16, recieved 2/20

Excellent news. Congrats. What are the restrictions?

 

[forkauto]

"valid between residence, business or while actively involved in financial transactions or transporting precious metals as owner of same". i own an auto shop but also have a precious metals dealer license as quite a few customers have me buy gold from them to pay for services rendered.

 

[redeemed.man]

UPDATE: Requested a modification of my restriction in December. Immediately got a denial letter back in the mail. I requested an informal review and went to Pikesville for a meeting two weeks ago. Rcd. updated permit today with the addition of "or while transporting valuables for business clients". My request was based on the considerable amount of confidential information I carry about my clients including S.S. #'s, credit card #'s, alarm system/lock box codes, property inventories (including lists of firearms w/ serial #'s, jewelry, precious metals, etc.). The paper/electronic confidential information was worthless to MSP for G&S despite the fact that I have clients that are O'Malley appointees running state wide agencies. The moment that I said I am often called upon to transport jewelry, guns, coins, etc. out of buildings that have been compromised by fire or pipe bursts I was immediately told "we can work with that". Now if I were a crook I would certainly rather have the info. to steal someones identity or deactivate the alarm system on their home or business but hey that's just me. I really do feel sorry for the guys working in MSP licensing because they know how ridiculous the stuff they have to tell us is but their hands are tied by the Governors appointee, their boss.

 

[Stoveman]

UPDATE: Requested a modification of my restriction in December. Immediately got a denial letter back in the mail. I requested an informal review and went to Pikesville for a meeting two weeks ago. Rcd. updated permit today with the addition of "or while transporting valuables for business clients". My request was based on the considerable amount of confidential information I carry about my clients including S.S. #'s, credit card #'s, alarm system/lock box codes, property inventories (including lists of firearms w/ serial #'s, jewelry, precious metals, etc.). The paper/electronic confidential information was worthless to MSP for G&S despite the fact that I have clients that are O'Malley appointees running state wide agencies. The moment that I said I am often called upon to transport jewelry, guns, coins, etc. out of buildings that have been compromised by fire or pipe bursts I was immediately told "we can work with that". Now if I were a crook I would certainly rather have the info. to steal someones identity or deactivate the alarm system on their home or business but hey that's just me. I really do feel sorry for the guys working in MSP licensing because they know how ridiculous the stuff they have to tell us is but their hands are tied by the Governors appointee, their boss.

Well that's good news, congrats!

What were your original restrictions if you don't mind me asking?

 

[redeemed.man]

Well that's good news, congrats!

What were your original restrictions if you don't mind me asking?

Same as most from residence to business and while conducting financial transactions. Its basically all I do anyway. I spent the $10 mostly to learn more about what MSP wants to see at a modification request.

 

[River Hill]

Getting ready to finally submit my application for MD carry permit. For my G&S, I am stating I own a retail business and involved in financial transactions.

I also do in-home training in areas that are not very desirable. Do you think I should add that as well to my G&S or just the retail business and involved in financial transactions?

Also wondering if I should send along a letter from my bank that I have open accounts and active cash flow and a copy of my business license? Any other documentation suggested?

 

[iHasCrabs]

Getting ready to finally submit my application for MD carry permit. For my G&S, I am stating I own a retail business and involved in financial transactions.

I also do in-home training in areas that are not very desirable. Do you think I should add that as well to my G&S or just the retail business and involved in financial transactions?

Also wondering if I should send along a letter from my bank that I have open accounts and active cash flow and a copy of my business license? Any other documentation suggested?

I submitted business licenses, cash receipts and deposit receipts. I was asked very specifically how much cash I carried and how often etc.

I think they specifically tell you to submit those things in the application.

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[redeemed.man]

Getting ready to finally submit my application for MD carry permit. For my G&S, I am stating I own a retail business and involved in financial transactions.

I also do in-home training in areas that are not very desirable. Do you think I should add that as well to my G&S or just the retail business and involved in financial transactions?

Also wondering if I should send along a letter from my bank that I have open accounts and active cash flow and a copy of my business license? Any other documentation suggested?

What kind of in home training?

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[Shemp]

Getting ready to finally submit my application for MD carry permit. For my G&S, I am stating I own a retail business and involved in financial transactions.

I also do in-home training in areas that are not very desirable. Do you think I should add that as well to my G&S or just the retail business and involved in financial transactions?

Also wondering if I should send along a letter from my bank that I have open accounts and active cash flow and a copy of my business license? Any other documentation suggested?

All of the things you state are mandatory to send in with the exception of the letter. Bank statements,license,deposit receipts (they do NOT have to be cash transactions, I submitted only one cash transaction all others were checks.
Good Luck.

 

[1ceman]

UPDATE: The moment that I said I am often called upon to transport jewelry, guns, coins, etc. out of buildings that have been compromised by fire or pipe bursts I was immediately told "we can work with that".

Thanks for the heads up. That is something that I could do or possibly do but never thought to add it.

 

[redeemed.man]

Thanks for the heads up. That is something that I could do or possibly do but never thought to add it.

Good luck. I mentioned it on my original application and on a request to modify my restrictions yet I still had to have an informal review to get it added. The lesson is, don't give up. If you get standard business restrictions and can justify more relaxed restrictions keep appealing.

 

[montoya32]

Just got my permit in the mail today. Applied 9/26, interview 12/16, recieved 2/20

5 months. Seems to be about the right amount of time to have your rights strung out.