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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 08.07.06.04" title_num="08" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="06" 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, sand club, metal knuckles, razor, or nunchaku; and</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 Regulation .03 of this chapter and in §§C and D of this regulation, an individual other than a law enforcement officer may not possess a weapon in a State park. The Service may approve an exception for an archery range, firearms range, or an exhibition.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>During hunting season, a licensed hunter may carry firearms and bows and arrows across State parks in order to get to hunting areas or to other State or private property which is open to hunting. The firearms shall be carried unloaded and cased, or carried unloaded with breech open or broken. Arrows shall be carried in a quiver or case.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Target shooting is permitted at designated shooting ranges. The regulations governing the use of these ranges shall be posted and strictly observed.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>