New to Maryland

[SoClose]

Well, I'm moving to Maryland this month.

I've had a license to carry concealed in my home state for the last 1.5 years. I understand Maryland does not recognize out of state licenses. Seeing as Maryland is also may-issue (no-issue) state, I am in no hurry to transfer my driver's license over and revoke my Michigan cpl. Also, my work contract is 2.5 years, so maybe I can keep my Michigan driver's and pistol licenses until I gtfo of Maryland after that time is up. (If anyone has any helpful information for me in those regards, it would be appreciated)

I'm currently trying to learn the Maryland laws and make sure I have the right to even have my pistol in my new apartment and defend myself while on the property there. I will actually be living and working within the city of Baltimore, and I understand the crime is comparable to Detroit, so I would definitely like to have it with me as much as possible.

So there's my introduction.

 

[swinokur]

Howdy and welcome.


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[Mdeng]

Welcome to the forum from Southern Maryland.

You should be OK bringing your guns with you to keep in your home. I'm not sure about keeping your MI drivers lic, but I believe you have to change it if MD will be your primary residence. Are you going to keep a home in MI?

 

[wolfejp]

Welcome

 

[Threeband]

Welcome, pilgrim!

No problem keeping and even carrying your pistol at home. Of course your Michigan permit isn't valid here, but maybe you'll be able to get a Maryland permit next year.

You do not have to "register" any of your guns when you come here (except your machine guns), although you are allowed to voluntarily do so. I'm sure very few people do.

About the only things actually banned here are a short list of so called "assault pistols", such as the MACs, etc.

Also, expect less snow and a generally milder winter.

 

[hvymax]

Hidey Ho from SMIBvile. Settle in with some sweet lemonade and enjoy the show. Sorry bout your bad luck but make the best of it.

 

[seankar]

Welcome from Elkton and Millsboro, DE

 

[SoClose]

Welcome to the forum from Southern Maryland.

You should be OK bringing your guns with you to keep in your home. I'm not sure about keeping your MI drivers lic, but I believe you have to change it if MD will be your primary residence. Are you going to keep a home in MI?

My permanent residence on my license is listed as my father's house. It was just easier while moving around every year during college. He will still be living there, so I guess I sort of have a 'residence' in Michigan.

Welcome, pilgrim!

No problem keeping and even carrying your pistol at home. Of course your Michigan permit isn't valid here, but maybe you'll be able to get a Maryland permit next year.

You do not have to "register" any of your guns when you come here (except your machine guns), although you are allowed to voluntarily do so. I'm sure very few people do.

About the only things actually banned here are a short list of so called "assault pistols", such as the MACs, etc.

Also, expect less snow and a generally milder winter.

I have my fingers crossed for shall-issue. And I am greatly looking forward to the weather.

Hidey Ho from SMIBvile. Settle in with some sweet lemonade and enjoy the show. Sorry bout your bad luck but make the best of it.

haha, "bad luck" that I was hired here. I am actually greatly looking forward to everything (except the gun laws). I have traveled many places, but never lived outside of Michigan before. I was specifically searching for any job outside and south of Michigan. So I was very happy and fortunate to find one.

 

[Kelson1066]

Welcome from Frederick County

 

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[orfski]

Welcome to Maryland!

 

[JasonB]

Welcome. I hung on to my PA residence as long as I could for that same reason but eventually had to give it up when I purchased a house here.

 

[pskryja]

Welcome from Catonsville!

 

[prmorin]

Welcome from Baltimore. Just a heads up, the MVA requires that new residents to Maryland obtain a MD license within 60 days.

 

[LGood48]

Greetings from Elkton.

 

[Bikebreath]

Hello and welcome.

I live in the city and and it's not bad, IF you know where the good and bad spots are. I'd be glad to give you any pointers to navigate your way and suggest neighborhoods to settle in.

I assume you will be driving a car with out of state tags. To register your car here requires you pay tax on the value of the car...Maryland is known for picking your pocket. So, you won't do that, but near the end of 2.5 years might be reason for cops to harass you, but I'm not sure at all on the time frame of that. If it were to happen you could switch cars with a relative/friend from home for the last stretch of your stay.