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  • Jun 16, 2020
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    I'm fairly new to this site and I really made an account just to ask this one question. I recently found out about the polymer80 product and was wondering if it would be legal for me to buy and use it. I already own a couple of rifles and wanted to get a handgun and this seamed like the best way. If anybody could reply saying it is or isn't legal with a direct quote from some kind of law that would be amazing thank you.
     

    THier

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    Umm,, uhhh,
     

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    1time

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    Apr 26, 2009
    2,258
    Baltimore, Md
    Maybe a trap but it is a fair question. Some states you can buy a handgun at 18 but not from an FFL.

    The answer is no. I posted the whole law but the under 21 is listed towards the bottom.


    2016 Maryland Code
    Public Safety
    Title 5 - Firearms
    Subtitle 1 - Regulated Firearms
    § 5-133. Restrictions on possession of regulated firearms
    Universal Citation: MD Pub Safety Code § 5-133 (2016)
    (a) Preemption by State. -- This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes on the possession by a private party of a regulated firearm, and the State preempts the right of any local jurisdiction to regulate the possession of a regulated firearm.

    (b) Possession of regulated firearm prohibited. -- Subject to § 5-133.3 of this subtitle, a person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person:

    (1) has been convicted of a disqualifying crime;

    (2) has been convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime and received a term of imprisonment of more than 2 years;

    (3) is a fugitive from justice;

    (4) is a habitual drunkard;

    (5) is addicted to a controlled dangerous substance or is a habitual user;

    (6) suffers from a mental disorder as defined in § 10-101(i)(2) of the Health - General Article and has a history of violent behavior against the person or another;

    (7) has been found incompetent to stand trial under § 3-106 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

    (8) has been found not criminally responsible under § 3-110 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

    (9) has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

    (10) has been involuntarily committed to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

    (11) is under the protection of a guardian appointed by a court under § 13-201(c) or § 13-705 of the Estates and Trusts Article, except for cases in which the appointment of a guardian is solely a result of a physical disability;

    (12) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, is a respondent against whom:

    (i) a current non ex parte civil protective order has been entered under § 4-506 of the Family Law Article; or

    (ii) an order for protection, as defined in § 4-508.1 of the Family Law Article, has been issued by a court of another state or a Native American tribe and is in effect; or

    (13) if under the age of 30 years at the time of possession, has been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult.

    (c) Penalty for possession by person convicted of crime of violence. --

    (1) A person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person was previously convicted of:

    (i) a crime of violence;

    (ii) a violation of § 5-602, § 5-603, § 5-604, § 5-605, § 5-612, § 5-613, or § 5-614 of the Criminal Law Article; or

    (iii) an offense under the laws of another state or the United States that would constitute one of the crimes listed in item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph if committed in this State.

    (2) (i) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not exceeding 15 years.

    (ii) The court may not suspend any part of the mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years.

    (iii) Except as otherwise provided in § 4-305 of the Correctional Services Article, the person is not eligible for parole during the mandatory minimum sentence.

    (3) At the time of the commission of the offense, if a period of more than 5 years has elapsed since the person completed serving the sentence for the most recent conviction under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection, including all imprisonment, mandatory supervision, probation, and parole:

    (i) the imposition of the mandatory minimum sentence is within the discretion of the court; and

    (ii) the mandatory minimum sentence may not be imposed unless the State's Attorney notifies the person in writing at least 30 days before trial of the State's intention to seek the mandatory minimum sentence.

    (4) Each violation of this subsection is a separate crime.

    (d) Possession by person under age of 21 years prohibited; exceptions. --

    (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who is under the age of 21 years may not possess a regulated firearm.

    (2) Unless a person is otherwise prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm, this subsection does not apply to:

    (i) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:

    1. under the supervision of another who is at least 21 years old and who is not prohibited by State or federal law from possessing a firearm; and

    2. acting with the permission of the parent or legal guardian of the transferee or person in possession;

    (ii) the transfer by inheritance of title, and not of possession, of a regulated firearm;

    (iii) a member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard while performing official duties;

    (iv) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:

    1. participating in marksmanship training of a recognized organization; and

    2. under the supervision of a qualified instructor;

    (v) a person who is required to possess a regulated firearm for employment and who holds a permit under Subtitle 3 of this title; or

    (vi) the possession of a firearm for self-defense or the defense of others against a trespasser into the residence of the person in possession or into a residence in which the person in possession is an invited guest.

    (e) Exception if carrying civil protective order. -- This section does not apply to a respondent transporting a regulated firearm if the respondent is carrying a civil protective order requiring the surrender of the regulated firearm and:

    (1) the regulated firearm is unloaded;

    (2) the respondent has notified the law enforcement unit, barracks, or station that the regulated firearm is being transported in accordance with the civil protective order; and

    (3) the respondent transports the regulated firearm directly to the law enforcement unit, barracks, or station.
     
    Jun 16, 2020
    2
    Maybe a trap but it is a fair question. Some states you can buy a handgun at 18 but not from an FFL.

    The answer is no. I posted the whole law but the under 21 is listed towards the bottom.


    2016 Maryland Code
    Public Safety
    Title 5 - Firearms
    Subtitle 1 - Regulated Firearms
    § 5-133. Restrictions on possession of regulated firearms
    Universal Citation: MD Pub Safety Code § 5-133 (2016)
    (a) Preemption by State. -- This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes on the possession by a private party of a regulated firearm, and the State preempts the right of any local jurisdiction to regulate the possession of a regulated firearm.

    (b) Possession of regulated firearm prohibited. -- Subject to § 5-133.3 of this subtitle, a person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person:

    (1) has been convicted of a disqualifying crime;

    (2) has been convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime and received a term of imprisonment of more than 2 years;

    (3) is a fugitive from justice;

    (4) is a habitual drunkard;

    (5) is addicted to a controlled dangerous substance or is a habitual user;

    (6) suffers from a mental disorder as defined in § 10-101(i)(2) of the Health - General Article and has a history of violent behavior against the person or another;

    (7) has been found incompetent to stand trial under § 3-106 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

    (8) has been found not criminally responsible under § 3-110 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

    (9) has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

    (10) has been involuntarily committed to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

    (11) is under the protection of a guardian appointed by a court under § 13-201(c) or § 13-705 of the Estates and Trusts Article, except for cases in which the appointment of a guardian is solely a result of a physical disability;

    (12) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, is a respondent against whom:

    (i) a current non ex parte civil protective order has been entered under § 4-506 of the Family Law Article; or

    (ii) an order for protection, as defined in § 4-508.1 of the Family Law Article, has been issued by a court of another state or a Native American tribe and is in effect; or

    (13) if under the age of 30 years at the time of possession, has been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult.

    (c) Penalty for possession by person convicted of crime of violence. --

    (1) A person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person was previously convicted of:

    (i) a crime of violence;

    (ii) a violation of § 5-602, § 5-603, § 5-604, § 5-605, § 5-612, § 5-613, or § 5-614 of the Criminal Law Article; or

    (iii) an offense under the laws of another state or the United States that would constitute one of the crimes listed in item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph if committed in this State.

    (2) (i) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not exceeding 15 years.

    (ii) The court may not suspend any part of the mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years.

    (iii) Except as otherwise provided in § 4-305 of the Correctional Services Article, the person is not eligible for parole during the mandatory minimum sentence.

    (3) At the time of the commission of the offense, if a period of more than 5 years has elapsed since the person completed serving the sentence for the most recent conviction under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection, including all imprisonment, mandatory supervision, probation, and parole:

    (i) the imposition of the mandatory minimum sentence is within the discretion of the court; and

    (ii) the mandatory minimum sentence may not be imposed unless the State's Attorney notifies the person in writing at least 30 days before trial of the State's intention to seek the mandatory minimum sentence.

    (4) Each violation of this subsection is a separate crime.

    (d) Possession by person under age of 21 years prohibited; exceptions. --

    (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who is under the age of 21 years may not possess a regulated firearm.

    (2) Unless a person is otherwise prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm, this subsection does not apply to:

    (i) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:

    1. under the supervision of another who is at least 21 years old and who is not prohibited by State or federal law from possessing a firearm; and

    2. acting with the permission of the parent or legal guardian of the transferee or person in possession;

    (ii) the transfer by inheritance of title, and not of possession, of a regulated firearm;

    (iii) a member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard while performing official duties;

    (iv) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:

    1. participating in marksmanship training of a recognized organization; and

    2. under the supervision of a qualified instructor;

    (v) a person who is required to possess a regulated firearm for employment and who holds a permit under Subtitle 3 of this title; or

    (vi) the possession of a firearm for self-defense or the defense of others against a trespasser into the residence of the person in possession or into a residence in which the person in possession is an invited guest.

    (e) Exception if carrying civil protective order. -- This section does not apply to a respondent transporting a regulated firearm if the respondent is carrying a civil protective order requiring the surrender of the regulated firearm and:

    (1) the regulated firearm is unloaded;

    (2) the respondent has notified the law enforcement unit, barracks, or station that the regulated firearm is being transported in accordance with the civil protective order; and

    (3) the respondent transports the regulated firearm directly to the law enforcement unit, barracks, or station.

    Thank you for giving a real answer. Also what's with all the speculation on this being a trap? Is merely asking a question about the legality of something breaking some kind of rule?
     

    rseymorejr

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Feb 28, 2011
    26,009
    Harford County
    Thank you for giving a real answer. Also what's with all the speculation on this being a trap? Is merely asking a question about the legality of something breaking some kind of rule?

    Not a rule really but when a new person asks questions right off the bat about legality of this or that suspicions are raised. Our good friends in Annapolis are always looking for new ways to screw law abiding people over (while taking it easy on actual criminals) and we don't want to make things easy for them
     

    THier

    R.I.P.
    MDS Supporter
    Dec 3, 2010
    4,998
    Muscleville
    Maybe a trap but it is a fair question. Some states you can buy a handgun at 18 but not from an FFL.

    The answer is no. I posted the whole law but the under 21 is listed towards the bottom.


    2016 Maryland Code
    Public Safety
    Title 5 - Firearms
    Subtitle 1 - Regulated Firearms
    § 5-133. Restrictions on possession of regulated firearms
    Universal Citation: MD Pub Safety Code § 5-133 (2016)
    (a) Preemption by State. -- This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes on the possession by a private party of a regulated firearm, and the State preempts the right of any local jurisdiction to regulate the possession of a regulated firearm.

    (b) Possession of regulated firearm prohibited. -- Subject to § 5-133.3 of this subtitle, a person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person:

    (1) has been convicted of a disqualifying crime;

    (2) has been convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime and received a term of imprisonment of more than 2 years;

    (3) is a fugitive from justice;

    (4) is a habitual drunkard;

    (5) is addicted to a controlled dangerous substance or is a habitual user;

    (6) suffers from a mental disorder as defined in § 10-101(i)(2) of the Health - General Article and has a history of violent behavior against the person or another;

    (7) has been found incompetent to stand trial under § 3-106 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

    (8) has been found not criminally responsible under § 3-110 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

    (9) has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

    (10) has been involuntarily committed to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

    (11) is under the protection of a guardian appointed by a court under § 13-201(c) or § 13-705 of the Estates and Trusts Article, except for cases in which the appointment of a guardian is solely a result of a physical disability;

    (12) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, is a respondent against whom:

    (i) a current non ex parte civil protective order has been entered under § 4-506 of the Family Law Article; or

    (ii) an order for protection, as defined in § 4-508.1 of the Family Law Article, has been issued by a court of another state or a Native American tribe and is in effect; or

    (13) if under the age of 30 years at the time of possession, has been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult.

    (c) Penalty for possession by person convicted of crime of violence. --

    (1) A person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person was previously convicted of:

    (i) a crime of violence;

    (ii) a violation of § 5-602, § 5-603, § 5-604, § 5-605, § 5-612, § 5-613, or § 5-614 of the Criminal Law Article; or

    (iii) an offense under the laws of another state or the United States that would constitute one of the crimes listed in item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph if committed in this State.

    (2) (i) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not exceeding 15 years.

    (ii) The court may not suspend any part of the mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years.

    (iii) Except as otherwise provided in § 4-305 of the Correctional Services Article, the person is not eligible for parole during the mandatory minimum sentence.

    (3) At the time of the commission of the offense, if a period of more than 5 years has elapsed since the person completed serving the sentence for the most recent conviction under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection, including all imprisonment, mandatory supervision, probation, and parole:

    (i) the imposition of the mandatory minimum sentence is within the discretion of the court; and

    (ii) the mandatory minimum sentence may not be imposed unless the State's Attorney notifies the person in writing at least 30 days before trial of the State's intention to seek the mandatory minimum sentence.

    (4) Each violation of this subsection is a separate crime.

    (d) Possession by person under age of 21 years prohibited; exceptions. --

    (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who is under the age of 21 years may not possess a regulated firearm.

    (2) Unless a person is otherwise prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm, this subsection does not apply to:

    (i) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:

    1. under the supervision of another who is at least 21 years old and who is not prohibited by State or federal law from possessing a firearm; and

    2. acting with the permission of the parent or legal guardian of the transferee or person in possession;

    (ii) the transfer by inheritance of title, and not of possession, of a regulated firearm;

    (iii) a member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard while performing official duties;

    (iv) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:

    1. participating in marksmanship training of a recognized organization; and

    2. under the supervision of a qualified instructor;

    (v) a person who is required to possess a regulated firearm for employment and who holds a permit under Subtitle 3 of this title; or

    (vi) the possession of a firearm for self-defense or the defense of others against a trespasser into the residence of the person in possession or into a residence in which the person in possession is an invited guest.

    (e) Exception if carrying civil protective order. -- This section does not apply to a respondent transporting a regulated firearm if the respondent is carrying a civil protective order requiring the surrender of the regulated firearm and:

    (1) the regulated firearm is unloaded;

    (2) the respondent has notified the law enforcement unit, barracks, or station that the regulated firearm is being transported in accordance with the civil protective order; and

    (3) the respondent transports the regulated firearm directly to the law enforcement unit, barracks, or station.

    Gray area,,,, if you build a firearm,, is it still regulated?:rolleyes:
     

    Docster

    Ultimate Member
    Jul 19, 2010
    9,768
    Maybe a trap but it is a fair question. Some states you can buy a handgun at 18 but not from an FFL.

    The answer is no. I posted the whole law but the under 21 is listed towards the bottom.


    2016 Maryland Code
    Public Safety
    Title 5 - Firearms
    Subtitle 1 - Regulated Firearms
    § 5-133. Restrictions on possession of regulated firearms
    Universal Citation: MD Pub Safety Code § 5-133 (2016)
    (a) Preemption by State. -- This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes on the possession by a private party of a regulated firearm, and the State preempts the right of any local jurisdiction to regulate the possession of a regulated firearm.

    (b) Possession of regulated firearm prohibited. -- Subject to § 5-133.3 of this subtitle, a person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person:

    (1) has been convicted of a disqualifying crime;

    (2) has been convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime and received a term of imprisonment of more than 2 years;

    (3) is a fugitive from justice;

    (4) is a habitual drunkard;

    (5) is addicted to a controlled dangerous substance or is a habitual user;

    (6) suffers from a mental disorder as defined in § 10-101(i)(2) of the Health - General Article and has a history of violent behavior against the person or another;

    (7) has been found incompetent to stand trial under § 3-106 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

    (8) has been found not criminally responsible under § 3-110 of the Criminal Procedure Article;

    (9) has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

    (10) has been involuntarily committed to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health - General Article;

    (11) is under the protection of a guardian appointed by a court under § 13-201(c) or § 13-705 of the Estates and Trusts Article, except for cases in which the appointment of a guardian is solely a result of a physical disability;

    (12) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, is a respondent against whom:

    (i) a current non ex parte civil protective order has been entered under § 4-506 of the Family Law Article; or

    (ii) an order for protection, as defined in § 4-508.1 of the Family Law Article, has been issued by a court of another state or a Native American tribe and is in effect; or

    (13) if under the age of 30 years at the time of possession, has been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult.

    (c) Penalty for possession by person convicted of crime of violence. --

    (1) A person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person was previously convicted of:

    (i) a crime of violence;

    (ii) a violation of § 5-602, § 5-603, § 5-604, § 5-605, § 5-612, § 5-613, or § 5-614 of the Criminal Law Article; or

    (iii) an offense under the laws of another state or the United States that would constitute one of the crimes listed in item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph if committed in this State.

    (2) (i) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not exceeding 15 years.

    (ii) The court may not suspend any part of the mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years.

    (iii) Except as otherwise provided in § 4-305 of the Correctional Services Article, the person is not eligible for parole during the mandatory minimum sentence.

    (3) At the time of the commission of the offense, if a period of more than 5 years has elapsed since the person completed serving the sentence for the most recent conviction under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection, including all imprisonment, mandatory supervision, probation, and parole:

    (i) the imposition of the mandatory minimum sentence is within the discretion of the court; and

    (ii) the mandatory minimum sentence may not be imposed unless the State's Attorney notifies the person in writing at least 30 days before trial of the State's intention to seek the mandatory minimum sentence.

    (4) Each violation of this subsection is a separate crime.

    (d) Possession by person under age of 21 years prohibited; exceptions. --

    (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who is under the age of 21 years may not possess a regulated firearm.

    (2) Unless a person is otherwise prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm, this subsection does not apply to:

    (i) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:

    1. under the supervision of another who is at least 21 years old and who is not prohibited by State or federal law from possessing a firearm; and

    2. acting with the permission of the parent or legal guardian of the transferee or person in possession;

    (ii) the transfer by inheritance of title, and not of possession, of a regulated firearm;

    (iii) a member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard while performing official duties;

    (iv) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:

    1. participating in marksmanship training of a recognized organization; and

    2. under the supervision of a qualified instructor;

    (v) a person who is required to possess a regulated firearm for employment and who holds a permit under Subtitle 3 of this title; or

    (vi) the possession of a firearm for self-defense or the defense of others against a trespasser into the residence of the person in possession or into a residence in which the person in possession is an invited guest.

    (e) Exception if carrying civil protective order. -- This section does not apply to a respondent transporting a regulated firearm if the respondent is carrying a civil protective order requiring the surrender of the regulated firearm and:

    (1) the regulated firearm is unloaded;

    (2) the respondent has notified the law enforcement unit, barracks, or station that the regulated firearm is being transported in accordance with the civil protective order; and

    (3) the respondent transports the regulated firearm directly to the law enforcement unit, barracks, or station.

    No, it's not a fair question and you just enabled him. The OP, with a simple Search here or on the net could have easily found the answer but instead of encouraging him in that direction you helped him accomplish his goal; if it's wasn't a trap he got someone else to do his work for him. Just like a kid who gets his Dad to do his homework for him Not to worry, the forum is full of enablers and few teacher's/helper's
     

    1time

    Ultimate Member
    Apr 26, 2009
    2,258
    Baltimore, Md
    No, it's not a fair question and you just enabled him. The OP, with a simple Search here or on the net could have easily found the answer but instead of encouraging him in that direction you helped him accomplish his goal; if it's wasn't a trap he got someone else to do his work for him. Just like a kid who gets his Dad to do his homework for him Not to worry, the forum is full of enablers and few teacher's/helper's


    You are right. This place is only for arguing politics, police brutality and the stock market....

    If you read the whole thread, you would see that there are members that have been here a while that still don’t get the law.

    His homework won’t limit his rights in the future or put him in jail. Doing something without understanding the law could.
     

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