HOW TO PURCHASE A GUN

MARYLAND

MARYLAND RESIDENTS ONLY

FIREARM FOR HOME PROTECTION

***THE HANDGUN QUALIFICATION LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A FIREARM FOR HOME PROTECTION

***THE WEAR AND CARRY IS REQUIRED TO CARRY A FIREARM FOR CONCEALED CARRY USE

Must be 21 Years or older to purchase firearm
Review Who Should Apply; Who is Exempt
Review Exceptions Prohibitions
Complete mandatory training requirement – take minimum 4-hour course from certified Maryland Firearms Instructor
Complete Fingerprint to conduct background check
Perform Operation and Handling Demonstration to include Live-Fire component
Complete online application with Maryland State Police - pay $50.00
If applicant qualifies, will receive Approval Letter via Email within 15-30 days
While awaiting approval or denial, applicant can contact Federal Firearm Licensee (FFI) in Maryland to become familiar with firearms purchase process
Upon approval, purchase firearm and contact FFL to complete the process

Contact Maryland State Police HQL

Phone: 410-653-4500 or 410-653-4577

DC RESIDENTS ONLY

FIREARM FOR HOME PROTECTION

No Cost for Training to obtain firearm for your Home
Read Disqualifying Criteria’s
If meet requirements, Take Firearm Safety Course
Complete the Registration Process before proceeding with the safety course below
Take On-line Firearms Safety Training Course (Approximately 30-Minutes)
Schedule Online Appointment for Home
Select Appointment Type from Drop-Down Box: Home Protection / Registration
Initial Visit – will take 30-45 Minutes

VA RESIDENTS ONLY

FIREARM FOR HOME PROTECTION

Be 21 years of age purchase handgun
Be 18 to purchase a rifle or shotgun
Pass State Police Background Check / FBI background check; Visit Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL); conduct background check
Read Frequently Asked Questions
Prospective firearms purchaser must be eligible to possess a firearm/handgun
Complete Firearms Purchase Eligibility Test

Contact Firearms Transaction Center Help

Phone: 804-674-2292

TO PURCHASE YOUR FIREARM & GET THE MANDATORY TRAINING REQUIRED

We can "Assist" you with Purchasing Your 1st, 2nd or 3rd New Gun "Online 24/7" with G&D FFL
no matter where you live in the DMV! When applicable; the Transfer will be shipped to YOUR
pick-up choice normally within 3-days!

Take Your Gun Home Sooner with us offering more Mandatory Training Classes throughout the DMV within 3-7 Days of Paid Registration, AND when applicable, we Set-up ALL Your Range Qualification and Fingerprints ALL on the Same-Training Day -- 1 Convenient Stop!

Our Patient Team of Experts will EXPLAIN All the Requirements for you to feel "Safe and Secure" about your firearm purchase decision & training needs, all with Honesty and Integrity!

We have Live Customer Service Staff onsite to answer your call Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm;
no answering service.