HOW to APPLY for a MARYLAND Carry Permit

[tanbin003]

great,
thanks !

 

[TheGoodSoldier]

What is defined as "Professional Activities"? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[PJDiesel]

What is defined as "Professional Activities"? If you don't mind me asking.

Armed guard, pharmacist, whatever else they feel like approving someone for any given day. Essentially, things you do for a job that could be seen as putting you in danger and needing protection.

There is NO standard. Some folks get them (with restrictions), others don't.

 

[TheGoodSoldier]

Ah, I see. I was unaware that being an Armed Guard would work as a G&S for a CCL in MD....

 

[dlmcbm]

Ah, I see. I was unaware that being an Armed Guard would work as a G&S for a CCL in MD....

You have to have your permit before you can become and armed Guard. It will have restriction on it for work only. Armed guards can not carry outside of work besides to and from work.

 

[TheGoodSoldier]

Ah, now it makes more sense.

 

[Johnshaw65]

I emailed MSP yesterday and got back a reply today. I am a Virginia licensed Private Investigator with an armed endorsement to carry. I often will start a surveillance case in VA and finish it in MD. I also advised I served subpoenas in MD as well. They said it would be easier if I applied for my MD Private Detective license, which would make it easier to get my CHP. If I didn't get licensed as a PI in MD (need 5 years experience), MSP would grant my CHP as a VA PI, with work restrictions, under professional activities for the GSR.
John
Annapolis, MD

 

[Bradw410]

So has anyone been accepted and received there CCW?

 

[tsphillips]

Handgun Permit, reasons

For those wondering what a good and substantial reason is, here is what is listed in the licensing and permit application (http://www.mdsp.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=K-ZiNlzmEe4=&tabid=429&mid=1072).

Additional documents required per Handgun Permit Category:
1. Owner or Employee of a Business: Submit photocopies of the Traders License or Business License, and if the
purpose of the permit is for:
(a) Making deposits: Photocopies of six (6) random deposit slips for the business showing the deposits within a
year of the application submission date or a letter from the bank attesting that your business has a
monetary flow;
(b) Cash Flow: Photocopies of ten (10) receipts showing purchases for supplies and/or payments received for
services; or
(c) Requesting a permit for one of your employees, or if you are an employee and you have permission from your
employer to obtain a permit: A letter from your employer on the business stationery, explaining in detail
why you need to carry a handgun as part of your duties.
2. Professional Activities: Doctors, pharmacies, etc., must show evidence of legitimacy of business activity and valid
certification or license. Additional requirements may apply.
3. Correctional Officers: Must submit verification of employment and documentation of threats and/or assaults.
4. Former Police Officer: If you have resigned or retired, you must show evidence of your tenure in law enforcement,
such as a letter from your agency, and a letter from your agency indicating you left in good standing. Additional
requirements may apply.
5. Private Detective/Security Guard/Special Police & Railroad Police Commissions: All applicants who are employed as
Private Detectives, Security Guards, Special Police, and Railroad Police, must submit a certification of qualification
with a handgun from a Maryland State Police Certified Handgun Instructor on an MSP form. A copy of the form
letter supporting “good and substantial reasons,” ownership of weapon, and location where the weapon will be
maintained is also required. (This form can be obtained from your employer).
6. Personal Protection: There must be documented evidence of recent threats, robberies, and/or assaults, supported
by official police reports or notarized statements from witnesses.

Tom

 

[Merlin]

So has anyone been accepted and received there CCW?

Every person that has G&S that applied

 

[Bradw410]

For the g&s can I put protecting my family's and my own life?

 

[Boom Boom]

For the g&s can I put protecting my family's and my own life?

If you want it denied, sure.

 

[Bradw410]

If you want it denied, sure.

Makes me sick. So if I don't own a business or transport money I have no g&s

 

[Boom Boom]

Pretty much. MD is not currently a shall-issue State. G&S is used for near-total denial. If it were otherwise, most forum members would have a permit already and we wouldn't have CCW lawsuit threads hundreds of pages long.

 

[Bradw410]

Yeah I just wasn't sure if anything had changed

 

[Boom Boom]

We wish.

 

[Bradw410]

I talk to family in va sometimes and I get jellouse as hell

 

[Merlin]

For the g&s can I put protecting my family's and my own life?

Sure you can put that as your G&S. You will not get a permit, but you can put that on the application.

 

[Merlin]

Makes me sick. So if I don't own a business or transport money I have no g&s

Or,

Additional documents required per Handgun Permit Category: 1. Owner or Employee of a Business: Submit photocopies of the Traders License or Business License, and if the purpose of the permit is for: (a) Making deposits: Photocopies of six (6) random deposit slips for the business showing the deposits within a year of the application submission date or a letter from the bank attesting that your business has a monetary flow; (b) Cash Flow: Photocopies of ten (10) receipts showing purchases for supplies and/or payments received for services; or (c) Requesting a permit for one of your employees, or if you are an employee and you have permission from your employer to obtain a permit: A letter from your employer on the business stationery, explaining in detail why you need to carry a handgun as part of your duties. 2. Professional Activities: Doctors, pharmacies, etc., must show evidence of legitimacy of business activity and valid certification or license. Additional requirements may apply. 3. Correctional Officers: Must submit verification of employment and documentation of threats and/or assaults. 4. Former Police Officer: If you have resigned or retired, you must show evidence of your tenure in law enforcement, such as a letter from your agency, and a letter from your agency indicating you left in good standing. Additional requirements may apply. 5. Private Detective/Security Guard/Special Police & Railroad Police Commissions: All applicants who are employed as Private Detectives, Security Guards, Special Police, and Railroad Police, must submit a certification of qualification with a handgun from a Maryland State Police Certified Handgun Instructor on an MSP form. A copy of the form letter supporting “good and substantial reasons,” ownership of weapon, and location where the weapon will be maintained is also required. (This form can be obtained from your employer). 6. Personal Protection: There must be documented evidence of recent threats, robberies, and/or assaults, supported by official police reports or notarized statements from witnesses.

Tom

 

[rnfeliciano]

What is the story on the court decision of the unconstitutionality of the Shall Issue Law?