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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 08.07.01.04" title_num="08" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="01" heading="Weapons.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Definition. In this regulation, “weapon” means:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A device capable of propelling a projectile at high velocity by mechanical means, by explosion, or by expanding gas, including but not limited to a firearm, crossbow, or longbow;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade (except penknives without switchblades), sand club, metal knuckles, razor, or nunchaku; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A device capable of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Inflicting death or bodily harm to an individual,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maiming or destroying wildlife, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Destroying property.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Except as provided in §§C and D of this regulation, possession or use of weapons or firearms by an individual other than a law enforcement officer is prohibited in all State forests.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Target shooting is permitted only at designated shooting ranges. The regulations governing the use of these ranges shall be posted and strictly observed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Except when legally hunting or legally target shooting, an individual may not discharge a firearm on land or waters owned or controlled by the Service.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Firearms shall be unloaded, and arrows kept in a quiver or case, when in a State forest campsite.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>