WHERE TO MAIL APPLICATIONS

With certain exceptions, a person may not purchase more than one (1) regulated firearm in a 30-day period. Public Safety Article 5-128 through 5-129 provides that a person may apply for a multiple purchase of regulated firearms and, upon approval by the Secretary of the Maryland Department of State Police, may purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period under the following circumstances:

1.    The purchase of the regulated firearms is for a private collection or a collector series;

2.    The purchase of the regulated firearms is a bilk purchase from an estate sale;

3.    The purchase of not more than two regulated firearms is a multiple purchase for the purpose of taking advantage of a dealer's discounted price available only for a multiple purchase, except the purchaser is prohibited from purchasing a regulated firearm during the following 30-day period unless approved for a multiple purchase under the statute. 

A collector is an individual who:

1.    Devotes time and attention to acquiring certain types of regulated firearms for the enhancement of the collector's personal collection and does not act as a firearm dealer; or

2.    Possesses a Federal Collector's License (Curio and Relics).

An individual who desires to be designated a State of Maryland Regulated Firearm Collector shall submit a notarized application (provided below) by first class mail to the Licensing Division at 1111 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208.

The complete Maryland Code can be accessed by clicking here. This valuable resource allows interested parties to view the applicable laws pertaining to licenses, certifications and commissions sought. All applicants should familiarize themselves with the statutes associated with the product sought.