Whats the process for buying AR lower in MD?

• Would I be able to purchase all of them at once?
• Can I buy from online dealer and ship to an FFL?
• What documentation do I need to present?
• How long is the waiting period if there is one?
• Do I need to provide any additional information on the application pertaining to the build (barrel length, caliber, etc?)
• Is an AR stripped lower considered a rifle or "AOW" (any other weapon)?
• Is is legal to ship the remaining AR parts necessary for a build to my home in MD? (With the exception of 30rnd mags.. I believe they are illegal in MD)
• Are there any particular county laws/regulations I need to know about. I live in PG?
• Any chance I buy from the big Nations Gun show in Chantilly? Im not sure if dealers at the show in VA are allowed to process MD applications and sales.. but figured I'd ask!?!

Daekwan said:

Good Morning Shooters,

I recently moved from VA to MD and have since officially changed my residency to MD. About three weeks ago I got a MD driver's license, changed my car registration to MD and have all the proof of residency including printed utility bills and a mortgage in my name, with my MD address. As a VA resident, buying a firearm was pretty simple. You show to any FFL in the state, provide a DL only, fill out a state/Federal form and usually after a couple minutes your background check comes back okay and you pay for the item and go home with it. There is no waiting period, no limit on daily/weekly/monthly purchases, nothing is banned and no special forms for AR's or anything declared as an "assault weapon".

I'm a little confused to how this process works in MD. I believe there is a 7 or 8 day waiting period. And since MD technically banned "assault weapons" a few years back.. certain ARs are now a no-no. I say certain because a coworker who lives in MD recently bought a Tavor which I thought was impossible in this state. Im more of a roll your own guy. And simply want to pick up a couple of Aero Precision lowers. Maybe 3-4 with atleast one of those being a pistol build.

• Would I be able to purchase all of them at once?
• Can I buy from online dealer and ship to an FFL?
• What documentation do I need to present?
• How long is the waiting period if there is one?
• Do I need to provide any additional information on the application pertaining to the build (barrel length, caliber, etc?)
• Is an AR stripped lower considered a rifle or "AOW" (any other weapon)?
• Is is legal to ship the remaining AR parts necessary for a build to my home in MD? (With the exception of 30rnd mags.. I believe they are illegal in MD)
• Are there any particular county laws/regulations I need to know about. I live in PG?
• Any chance I buy from the big Nations Gun show in Chantilly? Im not sure if dealers at the show in VA are allowed to process MD applications and sales.. but figured I'd ask!?!

Thanks for any guidance. And if I posted this in the wrong section please help me move it to the right one.

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• Would I be able to purchase all of them at once? For regulated firearms (pistols, lowers), Maryland lets you take possession of 1 every 30 days (unless you take take possession of 2 at one time then its a 60 day wait). Long Guns (like HBAR, 22, pistol caliber ARs, shotguns, etc...) do not have this restriction. Once you process one regulated firearm through MD, you can apply for your Designated Collector which removes the 1 every 30 restriction.
• Can I buy from online dealer and ship to an FFL? Yes you can but i suggest speaking to your MD FFL first. They may or may not accept transfers from online (even if they are listed on the site)
• What documentation do I need to present? For a lower, you need your Maryland ID or Drivers license with your current address. You will need to complete a online 77r. If you were getting a handgun, you need your HQL and a completed 77r. For long guns, you just need your MD DL and fill out a 4473 (like in VA)
• How long is the waiting period if there is one? For any regulated firearm, it is a 8 day wait. For long guns its C&C as long as you pass the 4473.
• Do I need to provide any additional information on the application pertaining to the build (barrel length, caliber, etc?) Nope, you just cannot configure it into a banned firearm. If you do and are caught, bad times.
• Is an AR stripped lower considered a rifle or "AOW" (any other weapon)? Its a Frame from my understanding
• Is is legal to ship the remaining AR parts necessary for a build to my home in MD? (With the exception of 30rnd mags.. I believe they are illegal in MD) As long as the online store will ship them, its fine. Mags over 10 rounds cannot be taken possession of in Maryland (go buy them in VA and bring them back is fine.)
• Are there any particular county laws/regulations I need to know about. I live in PG? I would recommend speaking to your FFL about this to be sure. They should know their areas laws.
• Any chance I buy from the big Nations Gun show in Chantilly? Im not sure if dealers at the show in VA are allowed to process MD applications and sales.. but figured I'd ask!?! My understanding is that any MD regulated firearm must be taken possession of in MD, meaning the vendor wold have to ship to a MD FFL. Not sure how willing vendors at gun shows are about that.

Art3 said:

Please take a moment to create an introduction in the "Introductions" section. It is a simple formality, but goes a long way to prove that you legitimately want to be a part of this community. New folks asking legality questions are often viewed with suspicion. We get antis and trolls trying to find weaknesses or stir up trouble. Do a little searching around, and you'll probably find answers to your questions.

These topics have been exhaustively covered. Your best bet is to find and befriend a local gun shop (you're going to have to go through an FFL anyway).
Post an intro asking for advice about gun shops in your area...and be patient. If you want to buy guns in MD, you need patience

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squaregrouper said:

One more important thing. Post 10/2013 AR rifles in .223/5.56 must be stamped or advertised as heavy barrel. This does not apply to pistol builds or any other caliber.

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Daekwan said:

See it's little things like that I definitely need to know. Buying AR's in MD isnt impossible.. its just so much more effort than it was in VA. Thanks for pointing that out!

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