In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Authorized user” means the owner of a handgun or a person authorized by the owner to possess and use the handgun. “External safety lock” means an external device that is: attached to a handgun with a key or combination lock; and designed to prevent a handgun from being discharged unless the device has been deactivated. “Handgun” does not include a signal, starter, or blank pistol. “Handgun Roster Board” means the Handgun Roster Board established under § 5-404 of this title. “Integrated mechanical safety device” means a disabling or locking device that is: built into a handgun; and designed to prevent the handgun from being discharged unless the device has been deactivated. “Personalized handgun” means a handgun manufactured with incorporated design technology that: allows the handgun to be fired only by the authorized user; and prevents any of the safety characteristics of the handgun from being readily deactivated. This section does not apply to: the purchase, sale, or transportation of a handgun to or by a federally licensed gun dealer or manufacturer that provides or services a handgun for: personnel of any unit of the federal government; members of the armed forces or the National Guard; law enforcement personnel of the State or any local law enforcement agency in the State while acting within the scope of their official duties; and an organization that is required by federal law governing its specific business or activity to maintain handguns and applicable ammunition; a firearm modified to be permanently inoperative; the sale or transfer of a handgun by a federally licensed gun dealer or manufacturer covered under item (1) of this subsection; the sale or transfer of a handgun by a federally licensed gun dealer or manufacturer to a lawful customer outside the State; or an antique firearm. A dealer may not sell, offer for sale, rent, or transfer in the State a handgun manufactured on or before December 31, 2002, unless the handgun is sold, offered for sale, rented, or transferred with an external safety lock. On or after January 1, 2003, a dealer may not sell, offer for sale, rent, or transfer in the State a handgun manufactured on or after January 1, 2003, unless the handgun has an integrated mechanical safety device. The Handgun Roster Board annually shall: review the status of personalized handgun technology; and on or before July 1, report its findings to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly. In reviewing the status of personalized handgun technology under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Handgun Roster Board shall consider: the number and variety of models and calibers of personalized handguns that are available for sale; each study, analysis, or other evaluation of personalized handguns conducted or commissioned by: the National Institute of Justice; a federal, State, or local law enforcement laboratory; or any other entity with an expertise in handgun technology; and any other information that the Handgun Roster Board considers relevant.