Bore Lock Question

shmuel2004 · Jan 14, 2019

That's BS. My FFL let me use the same one for multiple purchases. I'll try and research the law if I remember when I'm work tomorrow, cuz now I'm curious. Like someone said above, won't matter if they are just aholes

Mark75H · Jan 14, 2019

danb said:
My read of "legislative intent" is that no handguns except a few revolvers have an "integrated" safety device as actually intended. The concept of the bore lock was authorized (by the roster board, about a year after the law in 03?) because police could not buy their Berettas, as they did not have an "integrated" device. So the board graciously allowed bore locks to pass muster, otherwise it would be a complete ban on new guns except for Smith and Wesson and Taurus revolvers which had the Hillary hole. Thats my recollection anyway.

I have a Walther semi-auto that has the required integrated safety device. Its a pain because the key often jams in the gun in the locked position.

Slackdaddy · Dec 7, 2021

Asking for a friend,,
News to me that MD requires a bore lock with the purchase of a new or used handgun??
I have seen cable locks though.

rseymorejr · Dec 7, 2021

Slackdaddy said:
Asking for a friend,,
News to me that MD requires a bore lock with the purchase of a new or used handgun??
I have seen cable locks though.

I've bought several new and used handguns over the last several years. Never had anyone mention one of those bore locks to me. I don't think I've ever seen one.

camo556 · Dec 7, 2021

There is a list of approved devices. I found it in quite a few threads, there is even a thread devoted borrowing it.

As far as I can tell it's been the law for decades in MD.

Slackdaddy said:
Asking for a friend,,
News to me that MD requires a bore lock with the purchase of a new or used handgun??
I have seen cable locks though.

rseymorejr said:
I've bought several new and used handguns over the last several years. Never had anyone mention one of those bore locks to me. I don't think I've ever seen one.

see here:

River02 said:
Reposted from another thread from today on the Capial region Forum

current as of 09 JUNE 2021-- Link to MDSP Approved Integrated Mechanical Safety Devices ...aka locks

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Document Downloads/Approved Integrated Mechanical Safety Devices.pdf

and here:

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=71938&page=89

Based on some old threads, apparently cable locks did not used to be approved, but now they are. I found a thread from 2010 that said no cable locks. There has been no law change only a reinterpretation.

camo556 · Dec 7, 2021

this link is sept 8th and apparently works

https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...kQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw2959MYTFNmhRpbNDIp-gSf

camo556 · Dec 7, 2021

Well I cannot find the list on the Handgun Roster Board website. The link above gives a list updated Sept 8th. you need a device from the list.

That said, FFLs around here appear to be *cough* inconsistently enforcing it. Some ask, some don't. Some make you pay $30 for it.

Slackdaddy · Dec 7, 2021

OK,
So I see the little cable locks are on the approved list.
That is what my "friend" has received on his guns.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Gun-Lock...C-Red-Gun-Safety-Child-Safe-NEW-/174333016764

So "Bore Locks" are NOT needed

camo556 said:
this link is sept 8th and apparently works

https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...kQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw2959MYTFNmhRpbNDIp-gSf

Slackdaddy · Dec 7, 2021

So the question is,,
will MSP supply this new updated list that allows the little cable locks?

camo556 said:
Well I cannot find the list on the Handgun Roster Board website. The link above gives a list updated Sept 8th. you need a device from the list.

That said, FFLs around here appear to be *cough* inconsistently enforcing it. Some ask, some don't. Some make you pay $30 for it.

camo556 · Dec 7, 2021

Apparently they used to be, but due to lack of production the Roster Board had had to approve alternates.

the bore lock law seems to date from the late 90s (Clinton Glory hole era).

camo556 · Dec 7, 2021

Slackdaddy said:
So the question is,,
will MSP supply this new updated list that allows the little cable locks?

I found the list (see link) just not directly on the HRB website. someone should ask them to formally post a link.

It seems to be accessible indirectly in the downloads directory.

camo556 · Dec 7, 2021

Also, I would add, as with anything in MD, FFLs are *cough* inconsistent. So before you get into an argument with an FFL over cable locks, and before you pick up the gun, amd before you buy anything, call and ask.

Maki · Dec 8, 2021

I had to buy 2 to get my 45lc and one of my .22 revolvers, after that, they stopped forcing me to buy them and someone told me at my usual FFL that they aren't required anymore. Guess it's up to the FFL if they're enforcing it or not.

Slackdaddy · Dec 8, 2021

I did send an email to MSP requesting a link to the updated list.

Slackdaddy · Dec 8, 2021

Here is a link to MSP approved safety devices,, CLEARLY showing a multitude of the cheap little cable locks that are APPROVED

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organizat... Documents/Approved Safety Devices 9.8.21.pdf

Slackdaddy · Dec 8, 2021

And here is the email I received from MSP and the links to the document.

Good Morning,

The list is up-to-date on the MSP website: https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Pages/Downloads.aspx It is currently located under Firearms Dealer. The list is also posted on the Licensing Division’s Regulated Firearms Dealers section of the website: https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organizat...censingDivision/Firearms/FirearmsDealers.aspx. It is currently located under Application Documentation.

So if a LGS is telling you that you need a bore lock,, they are blow smoke up your rear.

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