# COMAR Title 29 — Department of State Police

## Subtitle 03 — Weapons Regulations

### Chapter 02 — Handgun Permit Unit

#### Regulation .01 Definitions.

*COMAR 29.03.02.01*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Board” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §5-301(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (2) “Central Repository” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §5-117.1(f)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (3) “Designated security personnel” means an individual who receives a handgun permit for employment purposes and is a:

    (a) Holder of a special police commission;

    (b) Uniformed security guard;

    (c) Special railway police;

    (d) Watchman;

    (e) Private detective; or

    (f) Guard in the employ of:

      (i) An armored car company;

      (ii) A bank;

      (iii) A savings and loan association;

      (iv) A building and loan association; or

      (v) An express agency.

  (4) “Handgun Permit Training Certificate” means a certificate, letter, or other documentation verifying satisfactory completion of a Handgun Permit Training Course.

  (5) “Handgun Permit Training Course” means a firearms training course that satisfies the requisite minimum requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter.

  (6) “Mental disorder” has the meaning stated in Health—General Article, §10-101(f), Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (7) “Mental health facility” has the meaning stated in Health—General Article, §10-101(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (8) “Permit” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §5-301(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (9) “Qualified Handgun Instructor” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §5-101(q), Annotated Code of Maryland.