# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 5. Firearms

### Subtitle 4. Handgun Roster

#### Section 5-401

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Board" means the Handgun Roster Board.

(c)

  (1) "Handgun" means a pistol, a revolver, or any other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.

  (2) "Handgun" does not include a shotgun, a rifle, a short-barreled rifle, a short-barreled shotgun, or an antique firearm.

(d) "Handgun roster" means the roster of authorized handguns compiled by the Board under Sec. 5-405 of this subtitle.

(e) "Secretary" means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary's designee.

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