Best 2A-Friendly Places in MD to Live

calicojack · Sep 28, 2019

So if one has a job and in-state tuition for a child going to school compelling one to stay here for 4 years at least (more likely 5-7); where is the best county to live? I am getting tired of Montgomery County and a local government that does not work for me, and is unfriendly towards the shooting sports, to include hunting. Maybe Carroll county? Would be closer to AGC.

The other option is wait until the college thing is over and re-evaluate after that. If nothing else this can be a thread to provide info for those having to move into Maryland.

Atrox88 · Sep 28, 2019

Carroll County

Woody · Sep 28, 2019

As long as you aren't in the 'municipal zone' or whatever they call it where you are on public water/sewer in Baltimore county, which basically gives you most of the central and northern part of the county to work with, the restrictions for things like target shooting on your own don't seem terribly onerous.

Basically, be safe, be considerate, keep it all on your property, and you should be good to go. Does that mean someone won't complain? No...but the law doesn't prevent it here like it does in many areas. I'm in the central part of the county adjoining Loch Raven Reservoir watershed land, and hearing people shooting on their property is not uncommon. Up in Freeland where I was, it was like a shooting gallery around me most weekends.

There is a map that shows the boundary between zones available at the police station...it's also around here somewhere...

Uncle Duke · Sep 28, 2019

calicojack said:
So if one has a job and in-state tuition for a child going to school compelling one to stay here for 4 years at least (more likely 5-7); where is the best county to live? I am getting tired of Montgomery County and a local government that does not work for me, and is unfriendly towards the shooting sports, to include hunting. Maybe Carroll county? Would be closer to AGC.

The other option is wait until the college thing is over and re-evaluate after that. If nothing else this can be a thread to provide info for those having to move into Maryland.

Of the counties closest to the major Baltimore/Washington population centers, Carroll is arguably the lone standout that hasn't been totally overrun by the liberals. To a lesser extent, Harford as well.

Baltimore City, Prince George's County, and Montgomery County are beyond awful. Howard and Baltimore Counties are nowadays bad as well. Charles and Anne Arundel aren't far behind. The other 17 Maryland counties actually tend to be fairly conservative, but they have little voice because they're overrun by the liberal strongholds listed.

Biggfoot44 · Sep 28, 2019

Answer #1 - There is none, state laws apply uniformly state wide.

Answer #2 - What you probably meant to ask was what parts of Maryland are more conservative/ better quality of life/ hunting friendly, etc .

If those are the controling priorities , then far Western Md, or far Southern Md .

But, if the equation includes commuting proxmity to Balt or DC regions , it gets trickier . In this thread you will receive recomendations of this or that corner of a particular county not being too bad * Right Now * . But all of those Counties are narrowly on the cusp, and can flip at any moment . For example, 5 yrs ago, Western Howard would have recieved recomendations , and now HoCo has gone full looney .

Outerlimits · Sep 28, 2019

Cant speak to Western MD. Did live in SoMD around the Laplata, area for 30 years. It is still mostly conservative politically, but is changing slowly. Hunting and fishing is still considered an acceptable way to spend time and you are not made to feel like a troglodyte if you enjoy those pastimes. Freds Sports has an indoor range. Myrtle Grove is an outdoor range. I lived in the Port Tobacco area and loved it.
Commuting north....only way is 301 north, RT 5 or 210 Hwy all are heavy traffic corridors.
Wife and I are retired now, living in SWFL no more snow or cold weather. My heart and a lot of good friends and memories are still in the SOMD area.

ohen cepel · Sep 28, 2019

Few places in md that would justify me moving to them. When I move it will be out of state.

Yes, parts are better than others but not worth a move to still be stuck in md.

gizzard · Sep 28, 2019

garrett, allegheny, washington counties, in that order

Mightydog · Sep 28, 2019

calicojack said:
So if one has a job and in-state tuition for a child going to school compelling one to stay here for 4 years at least (more likely 5-7); where is the best county to live? I am getting tired of Montgomery County and a local government that does not work for me, and is unfriendly towards the shooting sports, to include hunting. Maybe Carroll county? Would be closer to AGC.

The other option is wait until the college thing is over and re-evaluate after that. If nothing else this can be a thread to provide info for those having to move into Maryland.

The farther west of Baltimorgue the better. I find that western Maryland followed the letter of the law IAW the 7 day release. Frederick and east seem to be more of a CYA. Now that everything seems to be more on track with MSP and their “not disapproved” reply’s I still have a bad taste left from that time.

rseymorejr · Sep 28, 2019

Western Maryland, Eastern Shore, Carroll and Harford Counties would be my picks. Maybe Southern Maryland? don't know much about that. Basically the further away from Baltimore-Washington corridor the better.

sgt23preston · Sep 28, 2019

rseymorejr said:
Western Maryland, Eastern Shore, Carroll and Harford Counties would be my picks. Maybe Southern Maryland? don't know much about that. Basically the further away from Baltimore-Washington corridor the better.

You forgot Ceciltucky...

GTOGUNNER · Sep 28, 2019

Carroll County is full right now.
We can put you on the wait list while you and your family are being vetted.

calicojack · Sep 28, 2019

Biggfoot44 said:
Answer #1 - There is none, state laws apply uniformly state wide.

I absolutely do not agree.

For one thing, MoCo has additional requirements; e.g., MD is supposed to be open carry for hunting rifles. Not in MoCo; they have to be cased.

Further more; the interpretation of the law is different based on the attitude of the local government and the guidance they give the local police, or at least that according to Mark Pennak, president of Maryland Shall Issue. And it's not the police I have an issue with; it's the lunatic fringe they are compelled to work for.

calicojack · Sep 28, 2019

Biggfoot44 said:
But all of those Counties are narrowly on the cusp, and can flip at any moment . For example, 5 yrs ago, Western Howard would have recieved recomendations , and now HoCo has gone full looney .

Good point.

rseymorejr · Sep 28, 2019

sgt23preston said:
You forgot Ceciltucky...

I always think of Cecil as Eastern Shoreish
:thumbsup:

Mr. B · Sep 28, 2019

I'll add - Carroll County is, in general, less liberal and therefore less anti-gun than some other MD counties, but there is an inexplicable dearth of gun shops. It's a real head scratcher to me.

lazarus · Sep 28, 2019

Uncle Duke said:
Of the counties closest to the major Baltimore/Washington population centers, Carroll is arguably the lone standout that hasn't been totally overrun by the liberals. To a lesser extent, Harford as well.

Baltimore City, Prince George's County, and Montgomery County are beyond awful. Howard and Baltimore Counties are nowadays bad as well. Charles and Anne Arundel aren't far behind. The other 17 Maryland counties actually tend to be fairly conservative, but they have little voice because they're overrun by the liberal strongholds listed.

Yeah, Howard county itself isn’t terribly tolerant of guns. For the people, Western Howard though is mostly tolerant. Most of my neighbors are pro gun or neutral. Most are pro-hunting if they themselves aren’t hunters.

Tons of hunting opportunities since there are not many hunters. I am hoping a bit of letter writing might get the HoCo delegation to push reducing archery safety zones like MoCo did. They might not, but I don’t see them being adverse. Just not caring more likely.

BossmanPJ · Sep 28, 2019

sgt23preston said:
You forgot Ceciltucky...

This. Our Sheriff is a huge 2A supporter. We have spoken about it at length. Cecil is also a rifle hunting county. Very 2A friendly.

Biggfoot44 · Sep 28, 2019

Ask Fabs about HoCo !

The gist is that while in the right places, there is no discharging of firearms other than at game, or in actual self defense , county wide .

namrelio · Sep 28, 2019

When we were looking at places to move to, I wanted anything but Md. My wife liked a couple places around Thurmont. Its Md, but a damn nice part of it.

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