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.
EDIT: These questions have been addressed in another thread. Many have been answered and I've been told the search button will provide more answers. But figured I'd put them here for additional comments.
Glad to meet other shooters in my "new" state. And thanks in advance for any guidance. Hope to see a couple of you guys out.. Im guessing Maryland Small Arms is the closest range to me. If anybody does any outdoor shooting/events.. let me know as I love the sound of steel! Much more fun than shooting paper.
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!?!
EDIT: These questions have been addressed in another thread. Many have been answered and I've been told the search button will provide more answers. But figured I'd put them here for additional comments.
Glad to meet other shooters in my "new" state. And thanks in advance for any guidance. Hope to see a couple of you guys out.. Im guessing Maryland Small Arms is the closest range to me. If anybody does any outdoor shooting/events.. let me know as I love the sound of steel! Much more fun than shooting paper.