Part 1 – In General
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 39-1 (2026)
§ 39-1 “Replica gun” defined.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, “replica gun” means any toy, imitation, facsimile, or replica pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, air rifle, B-B gun, pellet gun, machine gun, or other simulated weapon, which because of its color, size, shape, or other characteristics, can reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm.
(b)Exclusion.
“Replica gun” does not include any toy, imitation, facsimile, or replica firearm that is in compliance with U.S. Code Title 15, Chapter 76, § 5001 {“Penalties for entering into commerce of imitation firearms”} and its implementing regulations in 15 C.F.R. § 272.3 {“Marking of Toy, Look–Alike and Imitation Firearms: Approved markings”}.
History: Ord. 16-593
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 39-2 (2026)
§ 39-2 Possession prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, no person may own, carry, or possess a replica gun in the City of Baltimore.
History: Ord. 16-593
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 39-3 (2026)
§ 39-3 Exemptions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
<cite data-path="|19|§39-2">§ 39-2 {“Possession prohibited”} of this subtitle</cite> does not apply to a replica gun if the replica gun is:
(1)
actively being transported in intrastate, interstate, or foreign commerce; or
(2)
used primarily for:
(i)
the production of a television program, a theatrical or motion picture presentation, or a historical reenactment, provided the use complies with all applicable laws, rules, or regulations concerning the use;
(ii)
a firearm training class taught by a certified qualified firearm instructor pursuant to Maryland law;
(iii)
competitions, or in training for competitions, that test the shooting skills of competitors;
(iv)
display or use on real property owned by the owner of a replica gun, provided the display or use complies with all applicable laws, rules, or regulations concerning the display or use; or
(v)
paintball, provided the use complies with City Code <cite data-path="|19|§59-26">Article 19, § 59-26 {“Gas- or air-pellet guns”}</cite>.
(b)Required storage when not in use.
A replica gun must be stored in a locked case or affixed to a wall at all times when not in use for an exempt use under paragraph (a)(2) of this section in order to qualify for the exemption.
History: Ord. 16-593