# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 5. Firearms

### Subtitle 8. The Maryland State Police Gun Center

#### Section 5-804

(a) The Center shall coordinate with the Department and law enforcement agencies to screen and vet all firearm crimes committed in the State by:

  (1) determining whether an individual charged with a firearm crime was prohibited from possessing a firearm; and

  (2) recommending specific firearm charges to ensure that an individual charged with a firearm crime is appropriately charged.

(b) The Center shall assist the Department and law enforcement agencies with firearm enforcement and firearm violation reduction efforts.

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