Newbie moving back to CC

[Mack]

Hey guys, glad I've found more of a personal forum for shooters in my area!

Unfortunately I'm moving back to the county in a week after living in the awesome pro-gun state of North Carolina for a year. During this past year I had acquired several pistols and long guns in fear of never being able to get them after the political agendas. Then in late 2012 I had the misfortune of the same boating accident as some of you have had. Guns.... Gone

I'm pretty well aware of the laws in MD regarding transport and general ownership but one that I am curious of is, am I able to have a firearm with me at my girlfriends house and more importantly use it in self defense should an intruder present himself? This is of course after I buy another...

Sorry this intro is long winded, thanks in advance for the advice! Looking forward to contributing to the forum

 

[Boom Boom]

You can have a gun at her house for self defense provided that you have permission. I strongly suggest getting written permission in the form of a signed and dated letter from her and storing the letter in a safe place at your house.

If you don't live at her house, then don't leave the gun there when you're not there since it can be construed (rightly so) as a straw purchase.

 

[Mack]

Boom Boom, thank you for the detailed, concise response. I'll be sure to talk it over with her in the near future.

 

[Boom Boom]

You're welcome. Happy to help. Welcome aboard, by the way.

On a side note, if she is at all interested in owning a handgun (assuming she's 21 or over) and doesn't own one yet, then now is the time to buy one. If she waits until October 1st, then she has to do the full training. If she buys any regulated gun now (even a 22LR Heritage Rough Rider to keep it cheap), then the training requirement is waived on future purchases after October 1st.

 

[Mack]

Good to know. I'll make sure she's aware

 

[bones2586]

Welcome back to SoMD! Good question for sure, can never stop learning!

Cheers!

 

[Mack]

Thanks for the welcome too, bones

 

[swinokur]

Howdy.

www.marylandshallissue.org
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[Mack]

Thanks swinokur!

Does anyone know if tannerite is available in the sporting good stores around MD?

 

[mopar92]

Available yes. But it is illegal to use inside MD.

 

[swinokur]

Thanks swinokur!

Does anyone know if tannerite is available in the sporting good stores around MD?

Illegal.

 

[rusty goose]

Welcome!

 

[Whitty Whit]

Man buy all the guns and high cap mags you can before you get here!!!!!!

 

[gmhowell]

Ask around before frequenting the Chas. Co. shops. Some are better than others.

 

[Mack]

Man buy all the guns and high cap mags you can before you get here!!!!!!

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[Mack]

And thanks for the welcomes guys!

 

[Ab_Normal]

If you don't live at her house, then don't leave the gun there when you're not there since it can be construed (rightly so) as a straw purchase.

That is incorrect. You may leave the gun there as long as you can demonstrate that it is a 'residence' - you live there on occasion. Or you leave it in a locked container you are the only person with a key to the container.

If there are children or other irresponsible adults that may gain access to the gun then you need to pick your securing mechanism accordingly.

FWIW - that container could be a soft sided case with a lock through the flimsy white metal zippers.