# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 5. Firearms

### Subtitle 1. Regulated Firearms

#### Section 5-129

(a) Notwithstanding Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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