FAQ

Maryland does not have a concealed carry permit, the permit is a Wear and Carry Permit, so with the permit you can open carry a firearm. Personally I would not advise to do so though. It is not common place in Maryland to see people openly carrying a firearms like it is in other states. Openly carrying will most likely elicit a response from the police. Even though you are legally doing so in my opinion it is best just to avoid the situation.

You must renew your Wear and Carry Permit 90 days before it expires by visiting https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Portal.aspx The MSP will only send out reminders to persons who have submitted their application for a Wear and Carry permit online.

No, a new application must be submitted and go through the approval process again. If your permit has expired and you have submitted a new application you CAN NOT carry a firearm until the application has been approved AND you have received the new license in the mail.

Yes, as long as the application was submitted at least 2 weeks before the permit expires. If an application is returned incomplete or further information is needed, after the 2 week expiration you can not carry a firearm. So it is best to submit a renewal application as soon as you are able to.

It is best to check a current reciprocity map. An up to date map can be found on the USCCA website at https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/

You have to log into your MSP online account (https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Portal.aspx ) to submit a renewal application.The same documentation that was supplied with the original application will need to be provided when renewing your permit.

Places that you can not carry a handgun are, but not necessarily limited to: schools (CR 4-102), within 1,000 feet of a demonstration in a public place (CR 4-208), legislative buildings (SG 2-1702), aircraft (TR 5-1008), in establishments that the business owner has posted a notice or no weapons (BR 15-203), on a dredge boat (NR 4-1013), in or around public buildings, (COMAR 04.05.01.03), Chesapeake Forest Lands (COMAR 08.01.07.14), on State Forest property (COMAR 08.07.01.04), State Parks (COMAR 08.07.06.04), in State Highway Rest Areas (COMAR 11.04.07.12), in rehabilitation centers (COMAR 12.02.03.10), child care center (COMAR 13A.16.10.04). But it is also best to check with the location of where you are going as well.

To be exempt from taking the 16 hour training class an application must be submitted within one year of retirement, if not then they will have to take the 16 hour training course.

On property owned by the person or in a place of business owned by the person. If the property or business owner has given an individual approval to carry a firearm a Wear and Carry Permit is also not required ONLY while on the property. The firearm must be properly secured before leaving the property.

The approval process takes a minimum of 90 days

No, the 16 hour training course must be done, an application submitted and wait the 90 days for approval

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Portal.aspx