Maryland CCW reciprocity map
See where your Maryland permit is recognized, plus essential carry rules for the road, free to use and checked against official sources.
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Not legal advice. Carry laws change; confirm with official state sources before you travel. Maryland entry reviewed May 17, 2026.
Where your Maryland permit is recognized
Maryland carry rules at a glance
What Maryland permit holders should know
Maryland is one of the only states with zero reciprocity. Out-of-state permit holders may not carry concealed in MD; only a MD-issued Wear and Carry Permit is valid.
Notable Maryland restrictions
- Maryland does NOT recognize any other state's concealed carry permit and has no statutory authority to enter reciprocity agreements
- Non-residents must obtain a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit (non-resident permits available with same standards)
- Handgun Qualification License (HQL) required to purchase/possess handguns in MD
- Numerous designated 'sensitive places' off-limits even with a MD permit
Sources and review
Armanac reviewed this Maryland entry on May 17, 2026. We check state police, attorney general, licensing-agency, and legislative material, and keep formal reciprocity separate from permitless carry.
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