As best as I can "interpret," Maryland's laws about SBRs, they require "registration with nfa." The nfa is all but dead at this point but could be brought back to life at any major party change. They also issued a notice they would still process NFA items for State's requirements. Since the government already knows about ALL my guns (say they don't!!!) , I figured I'd SBR all eligible candidates in my collection.

1. Got fingerprints from PrintScan at UPS Store $60

2. Took passport size photo with phone .

3. Enter data at eforms website (learn it!)

   CLEO was Chief of Police

4. Enter gun data. OAL must be 29 or more (or not approved)

5. Submit

6.Waited a week....BOOM!

(14.5 Super Duty with unpinned huxwrx flash hider)

1. Submitted 6 more.

btw....under "Description" where we used to put the required engraving info, I put "Convert pistol configuration to short barrel rifle." Engraving is NOT a requirement for approval anymore.

!!!Downside!!! Once made an SBR, it cannot be made a pistol again (my non-lawyer interpretation). 29 in. rule will always apply in Maryland. I left 3 lowers as pistols.

When asked about manufacturing suppressors for personal use, the following response was received from MSP:

Hello,
Please be advised that the State of Maryland does not maintain regulations regarding the possession, transfer, or manufacturing of suppressors. Consequently, we are unable to provide specific guidance on this matter. Suppressors do not meet the definition of a firearm under Maryland law and are not subject to serialization under Maryland law currently.

For inquiries regarding the construction of a suppressor, we recommend contacting the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) or consulting with your legal counsel.

They state that serialization of suppressors is not required currently under Maryland law. They defer to the ATF for further guidance. The ATF's "Privately Made Firearms" Page page states "You do not have to add a serial number or register the PMF if you are not engaged in the business of making firearms for livelihood or profit."

IANAL. This is not legal advice. Have fun.

My friend’s husband died and she wants to sell his guns. What is the legal procedure to do this in MD?

Hello everyone, bit of an odd question. I recently moved from AL to MD, but left all of my guns and magazines at my parent’s house (where I moved from) due to the confusing laws. Driving everything up is a pain and flying with them would be a headache, so I’m looking at shipping options.

Here’s what I have (roughly 20 firearms total):
• Mostly SXS or O/U shotguns and milsurp rifles
• 1 stripped AR lower
• 1 complete AR lower
• 1 MP5 .22 Rifle
• 4 handguns
• 2 SCT stripped Glock frames
• A bunch of magazines (mostly standard capacities, and 1 drum)
I’m fully able to possess everything in both states and already have my HQL.

My Main questions:
1. What’s the most cost-effective way to ship the long guns, AR lowers/frames, and magazines to myself in MD?
I’ve looked at ShipMyGun. I’ve also considered USPS for the AR lowers and magazines (seems like a gray area from what I’ve read). Any real-world experience or better options?
2. Any recommended FFLs near Gambrills for the handgun transfers?

Appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Any news on whether this will be added to the roster the next go around? Seems like feedback on these SDRs have been positive.The SDR-A fills the void of the Kimber K6xs no longer being produced.

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I was just at the last step of the application process, put in my card info, and once I submitted, I get a “null” pop-up from chrome. Click ok. Keeps me at the same page I was just at. Thought “hm, maybe it didn’t go through and glitched.” So I tried again, same thing happens.

So then I finally get the bright idea to check my bank account, I was charged twice. Licensing portal still shows that it is unsubmitted and never got a confirmation email.

What should I do? Any help would be appreciated.

Thinking about shoulder holstering since its getting chilly outside and i mainly wear a leather jacket. Does anyone have experience with shoulder holstering in MD and what brand? Is it worth it? BTW I have a M&P 2.0 Metal Compact.

Looking for a local gun shop that might sell something like BRTs gas tubes. They appear to be out of stock everywhere I can find online. Something like this

https://blackrivertactical.com/WP/BRT-EZTUNE-Gas-Tube-Configurable-Midlength-p103167236

I'm trying to find out if a Maryland resident can legally purchase and receive an Auto-Ordnance Thompson M1SB, chambered in .45 ACP, with a factory 10.5-inch barrel and 32-inch overall length, as a federally registered short-barreled rifle, despite the Thompson M1 appearing on Maryland's named assault weapon list. If anyone has any experience purchasing this rifle, I would like to know how you went about it.

Got two projects in mind-

Having a 4inch barrel on an older s&w 64 knocked back to 3 inches and recrowned (can’t find factory 3 inch barrels anywhere)

Having a threaded barrel fitted to my 1911 so I can run it suppressed

I’m in harco but can travel, any recommendations?

Anyone know what this is? Cleaning out my firearm junk drawer. Not sure if it’s for a pistol or rifle.

Please correct me if Im wrong but MD mentions SBRs and SBSs, Assault Weapons, but does not mention AOWs. If for example I wanted to put a vertical grip on a pistol but no stock i.e. mp5k is there any state law against that? Are there other AOWs that are impacted by this in Maryland?

Looking to offload 2 cans locally- NOT FOR SALE ON HERE.

Since these were form 4 to me, I would like to form 4 them to the purchaser. Would I just form 4 it to them and wait for approval and then give them? Can I do this without a dealer?

Just want to make sure this is the way.

And if I was to ship out of state then I would form 3 to their dealer and they handle it from there?

Thank you fellas

First time shooter and was at Gilbert indoor range. I rented a Glock 19 gen 3( no optic or any other add-on and they didn't have the gen 5 or 6 ) and 50 ammo. My Target was out at 10 yard and the way i aim is I close my left eye and aim with my right to line up my shot, probably why my hit stray more to the left?? I plan to eventually try to get my CCW in the future and i read online the shooting portion of the test is up to 15 yard with 70% proficiency( can anyone confirm that?) Any tricks, tips, and advice that can help a beginner like me improve beside more practice,practice,and practice which i plan to do :D

I want to build a .300 blk out AR pistol and have been looking at the complete uppers PSA sells, but I've heard that they wont ship complete uppers to MD

Anyone know if this is still true or if it's changed?

Are there any good alternative to PSA uppers in the same price range that will ship to MD?

Zenith/MKE Z43P. Thanks to whoever got this on the roster

If I am receiving my firearm back as it was confiscated. What would my application type be classified as for my 77R form? I just submitted one as “other” since all of the options didn’t seem to be a best fit. Wanted to come here and seek guidance in case I was wrong.

Got my first can today, Dead Air Mask on a ruger precision rifle in .17hmr. Easiest purchase ever, 20min in and out from Maryland Elite Firearms.

Have a 10.5” LWRCI with a Rugged Micro 30 on it. Have a H3 buffer to try and dampen how hard the bolt action is when it returns after ejection. However it is so violent it often breaks the retaining pin that holds the buffer in the tube. After a couple hundred rounds the pin is severed.

Any recommendations on how to fix this or should I just keep the suppressor off it.

I’m dedicated to da/sa appendix carry. With winter on the way I’m interested in picking up something new with the following criteria:

• DA/SA
• 9mm
• Factory optics cut for full size red dot (no “k” dots)
• Decocker only (no safety)
• Rail for a light

A threaded barrel would also be nice to have.

It looks like the only options are:

• Beretta 92GTS, 92X RDO G, M9A4

• Sig P226 X Legion

Am I missing any options?

For the Beretta the downside is that the optic sits really high. For the Sig, the gun seems great on paper but I’m wary of Sig quality these days (even on the P226 line). They seem to cheap out where ever they can.

I also need to consider which option has better holster compatibility. I’m thinking I might be stuck with the Tier 1 MSP universal holster.

What would you guys go with? I wish HK would just make the P30 or USP with a factory optics cut. Im just not interested in getting an aftermarket cut. I don’t like how most require deleting the rear iron and I’m just not up for shipping my slide.

**Editing to add the Steyr ATD to the list. It’s annoying that is has a safety in addition to the decocker but since the list is small I’ll just add it. My ocd fear is that the safety is a kill switch that I’d rather not have on my carry gun.

Also, I went and found the company developing slides with optic cuts for HK hammer fire guns: https://www.reddit.com/user/DeFenderAutomaticsCo/ I’m hoping they succeed and can be proven to be as reliable as a factory HK because that might be a perfect solution