# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 19. Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification

### Subtitle 4. Certification of Security Guards

#### Section 19-413

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a security guard must hold a valid permit to carry a handgun under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article before carrying a handgun while providing security guard services.

(b) A security guard may not carry a handgun while providing security guard services until:

  (1) receiving approval to carry a handgun from the licensed security guard agency or security guard employer;

  (2) notifying the Secretary of the intent of the security guard to carry a handgun while providing security guard services; and

  (3) the Secretary confirms that the security guard has a valid permit to carry a handgun under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article and has not been convicted of a disqualifying crime under Sec. 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)