http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/bills/hb/hb0131f.pdf
A person may not store or leave a loaded OR UNLOADED firearm in a location where the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised child OR A PERSON WHO IS PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A FIREARM COULD gain access to the firearm.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) SEIZURE OF THE FIREARM; AND
(2) IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 2 YEARS OR a fine not exceeding $1,000 OR BOTH.
Common occurrences of this that are now criminal:
Gun racks at skeet/trap ranges
Self defense at home (under this children under 18 cannot have the safe code/key)
Gun range (how do you lock up your firearm at the bench when going to check the target)
ETC.
The big key is COULD GAIN ACCESS and is very open.
A person may not store or leave a loaded OR UNLOADED firearm in a location where the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised child OR A PERSON WHO IS PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A FIREARM COULD gain access to the firearm.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) SEIZURE OF THE FIREARM; AND
(2) IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 2 YEARS OR a fine not exceeding $1,000 OR BOTH.
Common occurrences of this that are now criminal:
Gun racks at skeet/trap ranges
Self defense at home (under this children under 18 cannot have the safe code/key)
Gun range (how do you lock up your firearm at the bench when going to check the target)
ETC.
The big key is COULD GAIN ACCESS and is very open.