Maryland HB1417 repeals handgun permit requirements and certain age restrictions on carrying handguns.
Maryland HB1417 repeals the requirement for a permit to carry, wear, or transport a handgun, and removes age restrictions on carrying handguns. It also repeals criminal prohibitions against certain individuals wearing, carrying, or transporting handguns. The bill allows individuals to carry handguns in various situations, including on public school property, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and without a permit. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.
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