Maryland CCW

[sixpumps]

Hi,

I am a Maryland resident also and I am very upset at the liberal ways of our court system.  The only thing that bothers me about trying to get a CCW in Maryland is that if you were denied a CCW in Maryland, then you tried to get one in a neigboring state, I believe the first question asked on the application is " were you turned down in another state for CCW? "  So if you don't think you have a good shot at actually getting it, be careful, because it may just hurt you everywhere else.

[TSB]

Massachushits, (May issue) Conneticut, (Don't know) Rhode Island, (Don't know).

Connecticut is "May Issue", Rhode Island is "Shall Issue"

More info...Massachusetts is a "May Issue" for a CCW but they don't issue traditional concealed carry permits.  They issue a "License to Carry A and B" and it is perfectly legal to open carry, though not adviseable.  A class A license allows loaded carry of handguns with high capacity magazines (10 round max) and stored and locked shotguns and rifles with magazine capacity of 5-10 rounds.  Class B licenses restrict loaded carry of anything and further restrict magazine capacity to 5 rounds.  Yes, they're strict but the state leaves it up to the local police departments to authorize issuance.  My town gives them out as if they are "Shall Issue"and I had mine in about a week.

If you live in or near Boston or Worcester, forget about it, your gonna have to beg.  Springfield and west isn't a problem since Smith and Wesson is the largest employer in the area.

The big restrictions are in "WHAT" you can buy.  If you like a limited selection of S&W, PARA, Ruger, Beretta, Kahr and a few SigSauer, there is some good choices.  If you want a new Glock, Springfield, Colt?  Forget about it!

I have a non-resident CCW in NH and sent in the paperwork last week for non-resident in CT and ME.  All three were less money combined than what I had to fork over in my home state.

Tim

P.S.  and the name is "TAX-A-TWOSHITS".....

[brosometal]

Connecticut is "May Issue", Rhode Island is "Shall Issue"


I have a non-resident CCW in NH and sent in the paperwork last week for non-resident in CT and ME.  All three were less money combined than what I had to fork over in my home state.

Tim

P.S.  and the name is "TAX-A-TWOSHITS".....

No reciprocation?  FL CCWs have about 30 states that reciprocate with some provisions.

[TSB]

No reciprocation?  FL CCWs have about 30 states that reciprocate with some provisions.

MA doesn't recognize any border states so they don't recognize mine.  I gotta apply and pay just like anyone else.  NH was easy, CT should be as well because I lived there B4 and had a permit then.  ME, not sure about and as previously mentioned, VT is the wild, wild west!  Anyone can carry, completely unrestricted...

Eight or ten states recognize MA but none that border!

Rhode Island ain't no thang!  I shoot down there at a sporting clays joint and they said for all the crap you go through in MA, your pretty much covered in RI though I don't carry there anyway.  The laws in RI change with the wind.....

T

[twyacht]

After reading these last few posts, it appears states rights vs. federal law, has run amuck. Yes you can, no you can't, you can open carry, no you can;t carry concealed, reciprocity in over 30 states, or NONE!.

There's got to be a better way! It seems the "LEGAL" method of exercising a Constitutional Right is washed in mud when left to the states.

Considering its the law-abiding citizen getting the background checks, taking trips to the Sheriff's office, the courthouse, the bells, hoops, rings, circle jerks, oh,... and the $$$$, is ridiculous.

Why is this so complicated? I guess its political ideology..... Remember, the criminals don't have to go through any of this, because they don't care......

A gun in the hand, is better than a cop on the phone.

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[Fatman]

After reading these last few posts, it appears states rights vs. federal law, has run amuck. Yes you can, no you can't, you can open carry, no you can;t carry concealed, reciprocity in over 30 states, or NONE!.

There's got to be a better way! It seems the "LEGAL" method of exercising a Constitutional Right is washed in mud when left to the states.

Considering its the law-abiding citizen getting the background checks, taking trips to the Sheriff's office, the courthouse, the bells, hoops, rings, circle jerks, oh,... and the $$$$, is ridiculous.

Why is this so complicated? I guess its political ideology..... Remember, the criminals don't have to go through any of this, because they don't care......

...and in some cases, they get the gun charges dropped because if they were to apply they in fact would be admitting they're breaking the law. Therefore, lawyers have successfully argued that amounts to self-incrimination and the criminal therefore does not have to apply. No joke.

[TSB]

It's even more frustrating when you consider Massachusetts is one of the birthplaces of the fight against tyranny and oppression!  

[twyacht]

It's the "And Bear" part of the 2nd. Amendment that just makes me frustrated with the "different?" interpretations these simple two words are twisted by state law.

I keep trying to fwd. this to politicians at my state level and the fed. level but they keep forgetting what our Founders said.

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington

[PegLeg45]

A "National CCW" would be the way to go.
One rule book, nationwide coverage...........

Oh, what?........
I was only dreaming?.......
Can I go back to sleep now?.........
It was such a NICE dream too.............

[brosometal]

A "National CCW" would be the way to go.
One rule book, nationwide coverage...........

Oh, what?........
I was only dreaming?.......
Can I go back to sleep now?.........
It was such a NICE dream too.............

This would actually be fun to watch.  The whole states' rights and federalism would be interesting, but IMHO the only viable way this would work is the way DLs are handled now.