Handgun Roster vs Reviews Firearms List

§ 4-301(e) Copycat weapon. --
(1) "Copycat weapon" means:
(i) a semiautomatic centerfire rifle that can accept a detachable magazine and has any two of the following:
1. a folding stock;
2. a grenade launcher or flare launcher; or
3. a flash suppressor;
(ii) a semiautomatic centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds;
(iii) a semiautomatic centerfire rifle that has an overall length of less than 29 inches;
(iv) a semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds;
(v) a semiautomatic shotgun that has a folding stock; or
(vi) a shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

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Vodnik4 said:

I understand that it’s futile to try and figure out their logic (there’s none), but:
Does MSP feel that a pistol, because it has to go through the HQL verification process, is less threatening than a rifle, which until recently could have been sold/bought F2F without registration?

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GBear said:

I don’t get it. How do all of these “educated” people sit in a room with straight faces and tell each other that Maryland’s gun laws, restrictions, guidelines, etc. make sense. I can’t buy or sell high capacity mags but I can transport them across state lines. A rifle is banned, however a pistol, which is the same firearm with the stock replaced by a brace is legal. This is definitely not about safety…this is about control.

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GBear said:

I don’t get it. How do all of these “educated” people sit in a room with straight faces and tell each other that Maryland’s gun laws, restrictions, guidelines, etc. make sense. I can’t buy or sell high capacity mags but I can transport them across state lines. A rifle is banned, however a pistol, which is the same firearm with the stock replaced by a brace is legal. This is definitely not about safety…this is about control.

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GBear said:

While getting some info off of the MSP site when I noticed that some rifles that are banned under the firearms review list are also listed on the handgun roster as being able to purchase. I’m new to this world so it could be a simple oversight but how does this work? For an example, the Sig MCX shows as:

Manufacturer Sig Sauer
Description Sig Sauer MCX
Status Banned
Justification Meets the definition of a "copycat weapon".
Date of Status 7/9/2015Notes

But it is listed in the on the handgun roster:
Model: MCX
Model Number: N/A
Caliber: 300 BLK, 5.56 NATO, 7.62X39mm

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sgt23preston said:

Keep it simple, buy from a LOCAL GUN SHOP (An Industry Partner). They know what is legal & what is NOT.
They will give you a fair deal & take care pf you after the sale. Look into Industry Partners in the website...

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GBear said:

And this is the sentiment that I keep coming back to…shop local. I purchased my 1st firearm and did a transfer through Tyler Firearms and they’ve been excellent…no complaints there. I really just want to stop by and pick their brains sometimes but because I’m so new to everything and they can get pretty busy at times, I get major anxiety when thinking about asking “beginner” or “dumb” questions in front of people. This is my personal issue though, I’m supposed to make another purchase in August, I think I will take that opportunity to ask all of my questions.

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