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It's federally controlled property within the state of MD.
The FFL on base at the PX has to comply with all Maryland laws, including the handgun roster and the magazine capacity limit.
I was told that it was up to the base OIC, and that since it is federal property the pre-emption clause applies.
Can you cite a reference? (not being argumentative, I cannot cite a reference for what I've been told)
edit:. actually, according to article I, section 8, clause 17 of the U.S. Constitution state law does not apply to federal enclaves (such as military bases) provided that the enclave existed prior to the state law going into affect.
Since the 10rd magazine ban is from 2013, and Ft. Meade existed prior to that, the law does not apply unless the base OIC states otherwise.
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