Carry Permit?

[faze]

How difficult is it in Maryland to get a concealed carry permit? I've heard stories, but the State Police website makes it seem easy to get... What are your experiences?

 

[mikec]

Check the 2A section. There is a lawsuit now against MSP about their way of issuing permits.

If you haven't, please consider joining Maryland Shall Issue. http://www.marylandshallissue.org/ Membership is $10/yr and the group recently gave SAF $10,000 towards the lawsuit against MSP.

 

[faze]

Check the 2A section. There is a lawsuit now against MSP about their way of issuing permits.

If you haven't, please consider joining Maryland Shall Issue. http://www.marylandshallissue.org/ Membership is 410/yr and the group recently gave SAF $10,000 towards the lawsuit against MSP.

Will do. Thanks for the info.

Anyone with experiences attempting to obtain a permit, please share.

 

[mikec]

In the 2A sections there are stories. Unless you transport large sums of cash or drugs, legally, the chances are nil. Even if you get one, it most likely will be restricted to when you take the $$ to the bank or from one store to another.

Go try. It is around $120 and the fee is not refunded if turned down.

 

[faze]

In the 2A sections there are stories. Unless you transport large sums of cash or drugs, legally, the chances are nil. Even if you get one, it most likely will be restricted to when you take the $$ to the bank or from one store to another.

Go try. It is around $120 and the fee is not refunded if turned down.

That's what I've heard, but that isn't stated anywhere in this application I printed. I assume this is what the lawsuit is about? (Haven't looked it up yet.)

 

[Boondock Saint]

That's what I've heard, but that isn't stated anywhere in this application I printed. I assume this is what the lawsuit is about? (Haven't looked it up yet.)

Read the application. If you meet those criteria, you'll be successful. If you do not, you won't get a permit.

The lawsuit and groups like MSI are working to change things so that the average citizen can carry without meeting MSP's present heinous criteria.

 

[h2u]

Check the 2A section. There is a lawsuit now against MSP about their way of issuing permits.

If you haven't, please consider joining Maryland Shall Issue. http://www.marylandshallissue.org/ Membership is 410/yr and the group recently gave SAF $10,000 towards the lawsuit against MSP.

FYI- Mike had a "slight" typo It costs only $10 to join MSI.

 

[mikec]

FYI- Mike had a "slight" typo It costs only $10 to join MSI.

Thanks, corrected now. That SHIFT key has been acting up.

 

[travistheone]

Use the search feature. It will answer most questions that you would ever have.

 

[Todd v.]

Read the application. If you meet those criteria, you'll be successful. If you do not, you won't get a permit.

The lawsuit and groups like MSI are working to change things so that the average citizen can carry without meeting MSP's present heinous criteria.

This.... There's really no mystery or chance to it, but it is pretty unfair.

 

[ProShooter]

While you are attempting to get the Maryland permit, look into getting a Utah non-resident permit. It will allow you to carry in all of the states that surround Maryland, as well as many others.

Map here - http://proactiveshooters.com/general-course-information-2/utah-concealed-firearm-permit-class/

 

[faze]

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. Doesn't seem likely that I'd get a carry permit here in Maryland. I guess I'll just wait out this lawsuit...

 

[4MarDiv]

I have my own business and can't get a permit. Cuz I haven't been robbed, mugged, beaten, stabbed, become a statistic .. and the $ is non refundable. Doesn't matter about carrying $ or what neighborhoods you work in... go figure. I do work in VA, WVA and DE alot so I have applied to VA for a non resident CCW. Funny, I don't pay taxes there and they'll give me one! lol!

 

[faze]

I have my own business and can't get a permit. Cuz I haven't been robbed, mugged, beaten, stabbed, become a statistic .. and the $ is non refundable. Doesn't matter about carrying $ or what neighborhoods you work in... go figure. I do work in VA, WVA and DE alot so I have applied to VA for a non resident CCW. Funny, I don't pay taxes there and they'll give me one! lol!

So you can carry in VA if you're not a resident, but in MD you need to have a violent stalker or something. Great.

Maryland sucks!!!

 

[Darkemp]

So you can carry in VA if you're not a resident, but in MD you need to have a violent stalker or something. Great.

Maryland sucks!!!

MD remains up there with CA, NY, MA, and NJ as one of the last states where they don't want you to have a permit. Join MSI and SAF, they're making the best efforts ever to have that changed.

 

[Markp]

Maryland sucks!!!

You're just figuring that out?

 

[mikec]

MD remains up there with CA, NY, MA, and NJ as one of the last states where they don't want you to have a permit. Join MSI and SAF, they're making the best efforts ever to have that changed.

I actually have to say I disagree a little with your statement.

I think as far as getting a carry permit, MD may be worse than NY, MA and CA. At least in those states, you have a chance of getting approved if you do not live in the major areas. If MD had NY's system, living in Baltimore County, I would still have a chance of getting a permit, where Baltimore City folks wouldn't have a prayer. We do have the advantage where we don't need a permit to own or possess. NY requires that.

I would like a system like Michigan has, based on what i have read. If you do not want to carry, there was little change to their previous buying process. If you apply for a carry permit, you take and must pass a state course. Then the forms and personal info is sent to the state police and a background check is done. Pass that and you are issued a permit. You then qualify with each gun you want listed on the permit. Renew every five years.

 

[jimbobborg]

I would like a system like Michigan has, based on what i have read. If you do not want to carry, there was little change to their previous buying process. If you apply for a carry permit, you take and must pass a state course. Then the forms and personal info is sent to the state police and a background check is done. Pass that and you are issued a permit. You then qualify with each gun you want listed on the permit. Renew every five years.

That's ridiculous. Why would you want to have to qualify with each gun you want to carry? Virginia requires a class for competency, an application, $50, and some time for a permit. You can carry whatever you have, no need to "put it on a list." It becomes YOUR responsibility to practice with what you have. I think we all need to start taking personal responsibility a lot more seriously.

Jim

 

[faze]

You're just figuring that out?

Haven't lived here for very long, but yeah. MD really does suck...let's hope this MSP lawsuit goes through well...

 

[mikec]

Jim, decaf please. Thanks.

I believe even Texas makes you qualify for your permit. I do not remember if you must qualify with each gun or just show range competency.

It becomes YOUR responsibility to practice with what you have.

Great idea, but in truth not often done.

As I said, a system like MI's would be great, compared to MD's current ways.

Let's get the current rules changed.