Transfer to MD grandchild, from out-of-state, requirements

[slsc98]

I did a search and didn’t find an answer to my question which is,

Q - if I am a NC resident and my 17yoa grandchild lives in MD, can I use a MD FFL to transfer a .22 rifle and pump shotgun to my grandchild’s other grandfather who is a eligible (non-prohibited / not disapproved) MD resident?

Second question: did or did not MD recenly raise the age from 18yoa to 21yoa at which an individual can purchase / take transfer via an FFL of a .22 rifle or pump shotgun?


Background: Over the years, I have purchased several .22 rifles and pump shotguns for our grandchildren to use when they visit here in NC; however;

one is now 17yoa and is hunting there in MD A LOT and the time is nigh for their .22 rifles and shotgun to be there in MD …


The grandchild in question will be 18 yoa come May, 2024 but, because I seem to recall MD raising the minimum age to 21yoa, the best way I can figure to LEGALLY transfer the .22 rifle and pump shotgun to MD is to transfer them to the other grandparent there who is a MD resident …

Am I missing anything?

(There are ZERO concerns about the other grandparent being eligible or pulling anything sneaky … and the grandchild’s single parent is brainwashed into total intimidation over the suggestion they fill out any Federal paperwork or State applications )

Thanks in advance …

 

[adit]

1. Yes, you can use a MD FFL to transfer both to the MD Grandfather.

2. No. 18+ can purchase/possess rifles and shotguns. They (18 to <21) cannot purchase handguns or other MD regulated firearms/"assault" weapons. Under certain circumstances they (18 to <21) can possess regulated firearms (see section 2)

https://codes.findlaw.com/md/public-safety/md-code-public-safety-sect-5-133/

 

[slsc98]

@adit , Thank YOU!!!!!!!

Gosh, the lad will turn 18yo the first of next May - coincidental to our going up for a hs graduation - so, I think I am going to reach out to an FFL up there and pre-coordinate an appt!

THANK you, AGAIN!!!!!!!

 

[adit]