[longtail]

I’m not asking anyone to reveal their feelings or possessions of firearms, but I’m curious the law and don’t really know.

I have a few friends that took the classes, passed and got approved. Received cards in mail, does that mean they can now conceal and carry?

And why concealed? I’d think law enforcement would want to see the sidearm as opposed to ask for it or feel it.

 

[27 sailfish]

In Md - it is a wear and carry state , however strongly suggested to conceal it.

The laws used to be a " may issue " - meaning State police may or may not approve you once all classes , back ground , finger prints done.

New law takes this away - you pass everything - you are issued permit.

There are many rules when / where you can carry. You can carry into most bars - but once one sip of alcohol is drank - firearm must go back into vehicle and be locked up.

Wear and Carry Permit

An official website of the State of Maryland.

mdsp.maryland.gov

 

[longtail]

Skip, why is it conceal. I don’t get that.

I would think law enforcement would want to be able to see it

 

[longtail]

In addition, if your issued a ccp, can you open carry?

 

[27 sailfish]

Longtail - The way my instructor explained it - Yes , you could open carry.

Only trouble - very likely be phone calls to police. One reason strongly suggested to conceal firearm.

The class was very eye opening to me as far as legality of using fire arm. I'd say over half my class was on this - some role playing.

One thing you will learn - Md is a Duty to Retreat - state. Unless in your house - even then - you have the duty to retreat rather than stand your ground as in some states.

 

[Choptank River]

I spoke to a buddy today who fishes lower Bay, he took the course for $400 now waiting on his permit. heard this from his instructor on Eastern Shore, currently 70,000 permits pending and they anticipate 100,000 by year end. I'm sure General Assembly will add more restrictions on carry next session as that's what they do.

If you apply and receive a W & C permit strongly recommend purchasing concealed carry insurance.

In Md - it is a wear and carry state , however strongly suggested to conceal it.

The laws used to be a " may issue " - meaning State police may or may not approve you once all classes , back ground , finger prints done.

New law takes this away - you pass everything - you are issued permit.

There are many rules when / where you can carry. You can carry into most bars - but once one sip of alcohol is drank - firearm must go back into vehicle and be locked up.

Wear and Carry Permit

An official website of the State of Maryland.

mdsp.maryland.gov

You're really knowledgeable on MD. concealed carry (W & C)

 

[Jim-in-Md]

Another interesting point regarding Maryland's carry laws may be more pertinent to boaters.... Does anyone know if the question, of CG approved flare guns being considered firearms in Maryland, was ever resolved? My instructors spoke of this when a question was asked, but were not sure if was still an issue. There was also a question raised about whether on a boat, would Maryland approval to carry, be pre-empted by a particular CG regulation (somewhere?) that defined the only firearm allowed was a shotgun.

 

[Market Price]

Where do I volunteer to monitor elections?...

 

[O sea D]

Took the class passed perfect score waiting for conceal carry permit .thank you supreme court.For years waiting for this allways said if asked do you have a carry permit.My responce yes the constitution 2nd amendment 🇺🇸

 

[longtail]

I’m gathering, that if you decide to carry. All liabilities are on you.

If you pass the class and get approved, when can you legally strap?

 

[longtail]

This is not a trick question. I legit do not know, but “quality” if I want to participate. I’m unsure if I want to or not, but as others eluded to, it’s a limited time before our legislators find around it

 

[Choptank River]

Longtail,

My 2 cents, its nice to have if you ever need to carry whether you would daily carry or not. The handgun is the hardest firearm to master even @ average confrontation distance of 7 yards. My buddy is experience shooter but folks in his W & C class didn't even know how to correctly 2 hand hold a handgun. You're libel for every bullet that leaves that barrel as some inexperience concealed carry permit holders are required to hit a 10 or 12" circle @ 12-15 feet.

 

[longtail]

Thanks choptank,
So what does the insurance cover?

 

[longtail]

Been known to goof, but kinda a serious topic and welcome legit opinions and information

 

[longtail]

What happens if I’m in an establishment and an occurrence breaks out. Someone brandishes a weapon and I (not that i really would cause I’m a female cat), decided to jump in and subdue the person with the weapon that had a legal right to carry. Am I now the suspect?

 

[Jim-in-Md]

Thanks choptank,
So what does the insurance cover?

The insurance is primarily for civil and criminal legal fees. In the event you ever shoot or shoot at someone, regardless of the circumstances, whether you were in the right or wrong, the probability is near 100% you will be detained and then to have navigate the legal system. That will get very very expensive very very fast. As others have previously posted, there are also all kinds of rules and limitations for CC that can also cause you big problems for a long time. And once you clear the criminal hurdles, you then will likely face civil issues.

Good CC instructors make it very clear that the first thing you should do when confronted with a situation is to figure out how to back away as quickly as you can... cuz if you fire that gun, your life is going to change real fast.

 

[Jim-in-Md]

What happens if I’m in an establishment and an occurrence breaks out. Someone brandishes a weapon and I (not that i really would cause I’m a female cat), decided to jump in and subdue the person with the weapon that had a legal right to carry. Am I now the suspect?

Longtail... Since open carry is allowed, I suspect the legal definition of brandishing is not terribly clear-cut, and your definition might not be the same as mine. So I believe the short answer is - "yes", you would probably be detained for some period of time while law enforcement tries to figure things out. If you, or others, were not in obvious personal and immediate danger, and unless you were clearly acting in self defense - you would in all likelihood run the risk of being charged with criminal assault.

 

[O sea D]

The insurance is primarily for civil and criminal legal fees. In the event you ever shoot or shoot at someone, regardless of the circumstances, whether you were in the right or wrong, the probability is near 100% you will be detained and then to have navigate the legal system. That will get very very expensive very very fast. As others have previously posted, there are also all kinds of rules and limitations for CC that can also cause you big problems for a long time. And once you clear the criminal hurdles, you then will likely face civil issues.

Good CC instructors make it very clear that the first thing you should do when confronted with a situation is to figure out how to back away as quickly as you can... cuz if you fire that gun, your life is going to change real fast.

Written like a true liberal 🤮

 

[longtail]

Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of this, can you carry in every state? answers to my questions are not legally binding, I understand it’s my duty to research the laws, but for conversational purposes only.

 

[Jim-in-Md]

Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of this, can you carry in every state? answers to my questions are not legally binding, I understand it’s my duty to research the laws, but for conversational purposes only.

Longtail....

The Supreme Court ruling indicated that states still have the right to set reasonable requirements and permitting rules, but apparently they didn't define "reasonable". So I suspect you can now carry in most if not all states, but many states still have hoops you have to jump through and odd/varying rules about where you can and cannot actually carry (e.g., churches, schools, bars, govt office buildings, parks, highway rest areas, court houses, airports, etc.). In some states, any resident adult can simply carry. And others still have requirements and the need for a permit (e.g., along with required training and background check). In some states the weapon must be concealed and in others it doesn't.

There's also a very confusing set of rapidly changing state reciprocity laws. The Maryland permit is currently honored by some states (e.g., Va) and not by others (e.g, Florida). It looks like there are about 17 states that won't honor Maryland's permit. Though I was told it's not terribly hard to get a permit for another state once you have a permit from Maryland. Currently, Maryland does not honor any other state permit.

Here's a website with a map that graphically shows the state reciprocity agreements along with a brief summary of that state's laws. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/