# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 5. Firearms

### Subtitle 1. Regulated Firearms

#### Section 5-137

(a) A person who seeks to own a regulated firearm and purchases the regulated firearm from an out-of-state federally licensed gun importer, manufacturer, or dealer shall:

  (1) have the federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer ship the regulated firearm to a licensee for processing; and

  (2) comply with Sec.Sec. 5-103, 5-104, 5-117 through 5-129, and 5-136 of this subtitle.

(b) If a person purchases a regulated firearm for use within the scope of the person's official duties, the Secretary may waive the 7-day waiting period under Sec. 5-124 of this subtitle for:

  (1) law enforcement personnel of any unit of the federal government;

  (2) members of the armed forces or the National Guard; or

  (3) law enforcement personnel of the State or any local agency in the State.

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