# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 4. Weapon Crimes

### Subtitle 3. Assault Weapons and Detachable Magazines

#### Section 4-305.2

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on or after January 1, 2027, a person may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, purchase, receive, or transfer a machine gun convertible pistol.

(b) The Department of State Police shall adopt regulations to implement this section, including publishing a list of prohibited machine gun convertible pistols.

(c)

  (1) In this subsection, "immediate family member" means a spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, sibling, or stepsibling.

  (2)

    (i) A person who lawfully obtained and possesses a machine gun convertible pistol may sell or otherwise transfer a machine gun convertible pistol to an immediate family member who is not prohibited under federal or State law from possessing a firearm.

    (ii) A person who is not otherwise prohibited under federal or State law from possessing a firearm may purchase or otherwise receive a machine gun convertible pistol from an immediate family member who lawfully obtained the pistol.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)