Maryland Firearms Law
The law governing possession of firearms inside a national park changed on February 22, 2010.
Visitors may possess firearms within a national park unit provided they comply with federal, state, and local laws.
Please remember that federal law prohibits firearms in certain park facilities and buildings. These places are marked with signs at public entrances.
Important State Links:
Maryland State Firearms Statutes
Maryland State website
Maryland Attorney General
Important Federal Links:
ATF Summary of Federal & State Laws
Public Law 111-24 512(b)
Possession of Firearms in Federal Facilities (18 USC 930)
Parks:
Assateague Island National Seashore
Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Hampton National Historic Site
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Disclaimer: This summary is meant for general purposes only. Firearm laws change frequently.
All information stated here is accurate as of 2/3/2010. It is illegal to brandish or discharge a weapon. Federal and state regulations restrict the possession of firearms in federal buildings and school zones.
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