§ 5–129
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-129 (2026)
Title 5. Firearms
Subtitle 1. Regulated Firearms
§ 5–129LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Notwithstanding § 5-128(b) of this subtitle, a person may purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period if:
(1)
the person applies for and the Secretary approves a multiple purchase; and
(2)
(i)
the purchase of the regulated firearms is for a private collection or a collector series;
(ii)
the purchase of the regulated firearms is a bulk purchase from an estate sale;
(iii)
(1)
the purchase of not more than two regulated firearms is a multiple purchase to take advantage of a licensee’s discounted price available only for a multiple purchase; and
(2)
the purchaser is prohibited from purchasing a regulated firearm during the following 30-day period unless approved under item (i) or (ii) of this item; or
(iv)
the purchase is for other purposes similar to items (i) through (iii) of this item.
(b)
(1)
The application for a multiple purchase shall:
(i)
list the regulated firearms to be purchased;
(ii)
state the purpose of the purchase of more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period;
(iii)
be witnessed by a licensee or designated law enforcement agency; and
(iv)
be signed under the penalty of perjury by the firearm applicant.
(2)
The application for a multiple purchase of regulated firearms shall be attached to a completed firearm application and forwarded to the Secretary by a licensee or designated law enforcement agency.
(c)
On receipt of the firearm application and the application for a multiple purchase, the Secretary shall conduct a background investigation as required in § 5-121 of this subtitle.
(d)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.