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Gun Charges

Wear And Carry Permits In Wicomico County

In the state of Maryland, prior to possessing a firearm, the law requires you to have a Handgun Wear & Carry Permit. Before you can lawfully carry a regulated gun with you, you need to be sure that your permit is on your person at all times. As a prerequisite, you need to be successfully trained in the use of firearms. After you have completed your Wear and Carry Permit Training, you will then proceed to submit an application for your Wear and Cary Permit. Please note, an application submission alone does not authorize you to carry a gun.

Gun Violations

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Violating any of the firearm carry or transport statues is considered a violation of the law and can garner serious gun charges. It is important to be familiar with where firearms are prohibited. Here is a list of known locations where you are not allowed to carry a firearm. This list is not all-inclusive:

  • On School Grounds (CR 4-102)
  • On the grounds of legislative property (SG 2-1702)
  • On Airplanes (TR 5-1008)
  • In Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts (lodging establishments) where there is a reasonable belief that a person is in possession of property that may be dangerous to others. (BR 15-203)
  • On the grounds of State-owned public buildings and surrounding areas (COMAR 04.05.01.03)
  • On the grounds of specific Forest Property (COMAR 08.01.07.14)
  • On the grounds of State property (Forests, Parks, Highways and Rest Areas (except for those secured within a vehicle in some cases) (COMAR 08.07.01.04) (COMAR 08.07.06.04) (COMAR 11.04.07.12)
  • On the grounds of community rehabilitation properties (COMAR 12.02.03.10)
  • On the grounds of daycares (childcare), adult care facilities (COMAR 13A.16.10.04)​

See here for a more comprehensive list.


Gun Charge Penalties

Maryland is not a state that recognizes other state licenses or permits to carry. As such, Maryland will not honor your out of state carry permit or license. If you are accused of carrying without a permit or found with an unregistered firearm, you may face fines, penalties, and imprisonment. The cost and length will vary on your specific set of circumstances and charges. It is best to speak to a Maryland Criminal Defense lawyer as early as possible to go over your defense strategy and get ahead of your charges for the best possible outcome.