Carrying a loaded firearm in your car with a W&C after 10/1/23

[Robblack99]

Please clarify if it is still legal to have a loaded firearm in your vehicle after 10/1/23 if you have a W&C for MD. The law seems to say you can carry a loaded gun in your car after 10/1/23 (Start of SB1) if you have a Md W&C, but I have seen in other forums where some people think it will be illegal.

There appears to also be new language of how to secure the gun in the car too.

 

[foodpoison]

Some people are are ill informed

 

[Occam]

Please clarify if it is still legal to have a loaded firearm in your vehicle after 10/1/23 if you have a W&C for MD. The law seems to say you can carry a loaded gun in your car after 10/1/23 (Start of SB1) if you have a Md W&C, but I have seen in other forums where some people think it will be illegal.

There appears to also be new language of how to secure the gun in the car too.

Before exploding this thread into a clone of the many others that broadly address the topic, let's first establish if you're talking about a long gun or a handgun. Guessing that since you mentioned your Wear & Carry permit, you're thinking handguns. But please be more specific, in hopes of this thread not straying into some otherwise very well-trod territory.

 

[foodpoison]

Still legal with W&C post 10\01\2023

 

[Biggfoot44]

Only slightly joking , after 10/1 ( without Restraining Order ) , in your car is the main place you will be able to carry .

Simplified - The new language about *How* to store in car , is for W&C holders who park in someplace otherwise an SB-1 Sensitive Area . Does not apply for " Normal" transport , which is unchanged .

 

[Robblack99]

Before exploding this thread into a clone of the many others that broadly address the topic, let's first establish if you're talking about a long gun or a handgun. Guessing that since you mentioned your Wear & Carry permit, you're thinking handguns. But please be more specific, in hopes of this thread not straying into some otherwise very well-trod territory.

Yes and thanks for the clarity. I mean a handgun and it does appear the language in SB1 does not restrict carrying a loaded gun in the car with your W&C just going into establishments without expressed consent is illegal.

 

[CCWhitetail]

I am am curious about this as well. I'm thinking I can't stop and get gas while my carry weapon is in my truck, but can I legally drive past a gas station. Referring to the "with-in 100 yds" part of it.

 

[smokey]

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0001E.pdf

read the statute

 

[smokey]

Changes to Legal Handgun Carry in Maryland

With Governor Moore's approval, The Maryland General Assembly has passed two bills that substantially burden Marylanders' right to armed self-defense in public. Starting October 1st, 2023, SB 1 bans public carry in most buildings by default unless a building's owner or agent provides express...

www.marylandshallissue.org

MSI breakdown if you want something easier to digest

 

[308Scout]

I am am curious about this as well. I'm thinking I can't stop and get gas while my carry weapon is in my truck, but can I legally drive past a gas station. Referring to the "with-in 100 yds" part of it.

There is no "within 100 yards part of it". See Smokey's links above.

 

[swinokur]

The 100 yards is part of the MO Co law, not MD

 

[Schipperke]

The 100 yards is part of the MO Co law, not MD

Give the Governor some time..

 

[outrider58]

Only slightly joking , after 10/1 ( without Restraining Order ) , in your car is the main place you will be able to carry .

Simplified - The new language about *How* to store in car , is for W&C holders who park in someplace otherwise an SB-1 Sensitive Area . Does not apply for " Normal" transport , which is unchanged .

What if I'm driving by a restaurant that sells alcohol to school children?

 

[CCWhitetail]

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0001E.pdf

read the statute

I have a very hard time comprehending the blurb age in laws as written by politicians.

 

[RFBfromDE]

What if I'm driving by a restaurant that sells alcohol to school children?

Serving minors is illegal.

Never happens.

 

[N3uka]

Do I need to give myself permission to drive in my car? What if the bank still owns it, do I have to get permission from them?

I keed, I keed

 

[Blacksmith101]

Serving minors is illegal.

Never happens.

What about the dumb ones who get held back a few years?

 

[Biggfoot44]

What if I'm driving by a restaurant that sells alcohol to school children?

As Swinkour posted above , that's part of MoCo 21-22 , not state law .

 

[Reds147]

I don't Recognize Marylands Gun Control Laws...READ THE 2ND AMENDMENT ..and I WILL NOT COMPLY..

 

[outrider58]

As Swinkour posted above , that's part of MoCo 21-22 , not state law .

But what if there's a chalkboard in there?