Weapons in CMVs - Maryland

In Maryland, concealed carry of a firearm is legal for adults aged 21 and older who are allowed under state and federal law to possess a firearm and who have a state Wear and Carry Permit (WCP). Only permit holders are allowed to concealed carry in a private vehicle. Without a permit, legal transport is limited. For interstate transportation, weapons must be unloaded and stored in a separate case so neither weapon nor ammunition are accessible from the passenger compartment.

Permits

Permits may be issued to qualified residents and non-residents. The Maryland State Police are the issuing authority. Applicants must complete a state-approved training course in order to obtain a permit, and additional training is needed at each renewal. Reciprocity is limited; Maryland does not honor concealed carry permits from any other state, although 33 states honor the Maryland WCP.

Magazine capacity limits

Maryland law limits magazine capacity to no more than 10 rounds.

Other weapons

No weapons other than handguns may be concealed carried in Maryland, even with a permit.

Permitted non-lethal weapons include:

• Stun guns/tasers (some restrictions apply)
• Pepper spray (some restrictions apply)
• Tear gas (some restrictions apply)
• Bear spray (legal for self-defense against wildlife)
• Less-lethal launchers

Duty to inform

There is no duty to inform in Maryland.

Employee parking lots

This issue is not explicitly addressed in Maryland law.