Whats is the gun law in Baltimore County in Maryland?

Answer 1

Baltimore County Code

Title 2: Firearms and weapons

§ 17-2-101. DISCHARGING FIREARM OR WEAPON IN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.

(a) Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not fire or discharge a crossbow, pistol, air pistol, gas-propelled pistol, rifle, air rifle, gas-propelled rifle, or shotgun within:

(1) The limits of the metropolitan district of the county;

(2) A nondistrict enclave within the metropolitan district; or

(3) An appendage attached to the metropolitan district.

(b) Duty to post metropolitan district. The Police Department shall post in the county courthouse and in every police station and substation throughout the county, accurate maps designating the locations of the boundary lines of the metropolitan district established according to the Code.

(c) Exception. This section does not prohibit:

(1) A licensed hunter from discharging a shotgun, properly hunting in season using a shotgun that contains no heavier than No. 2 shot; or

(2) A person from discharging or firing a crossbow, pistol, air pistol, gas-propelled pistol, rifle, air rifle, gas-propelled rifle, or shotgun:

(i) On a permanently located, properly posted, and bona fide target range, the location of which has been filed with the Police Department;

(ii) When reasonably necessary for the defense of life or property;

(iii) As part of a military occasion when the discharge is done under the orders of a commanding officer; or

(iv) As part of a deer cooperator program under the authority granted to the Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the county, to reduce the wildlife population of protected wildlife determined to be overpopulated.

(d) Automatic weapons.

(1) In this subsection "automatic weapon" means any weapon capable of firing multiple shots with one depression of the trigger.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not fire or discharge an automatic weapon in the county.

(1988 Code, § 20-41) (Bill No. 169-93, § 1, 1-27-1994; Bill No. 114-99, § 3, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 13-00, § 1, 3-10-2000; Bill No. 73-03, § 22, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 21-11, § 1, 6-20-2011)

§ 17-2-102. MINORS.

(a) Prohibited - Purchase of firearm.

(1) A minor may not purchase, trade, acquire in any manner, use, possess, or attempt to use or possess a gun , pistol, rifle, shotgun, or any other type of firearm, unless the minor has filed a statement of possession or use with the Police Department.

(2) The statement of possession or use shall be retained by the Police Department.

(3) (i) The statement of possession or use shall be endorsed by the parents or guardians of the minor, attesting to the knowledge of the parents or guardians of the acquisition, use, possession, or prospective acquisition, use or possession of any firearms.

(ii) The endorsement executed by the parents or guardians of a minor shall provide clearly and without exception or qualification that:

1. Any negligence of the minor in the use or possession of a firearm shall be imputed to the parents or guardians; and

2. The parents or guardians shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any civil damages caused by the minor's negligence in the use or possession of a firearm.

(4) The statements required under this section shall be signed and sworn to before a person authorized to administer oaths.

(b) Same - Sale of firearm. A person may not sell, give, or transfer a firearm to a minor unless the statements required under subsection (a) of this section have been filed with the Police Department.

(c) Limitation. This section does not apply to antique or unserviceable firearms sold, transferred, or held as curios or museum pieces.

(d) Serial numbers not required. This section may not be construed to require the registration or listing of firearms by serial number or in any other manner.

(1988 Code, § 20-42) (Bill No. 114-99, § 3, 7-1-2004)

§ 17-2-103. PENALTY.

A person who violates any provision of § 17-2-101 or § 17-2-102 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(1988 Code, § 20-43) (Bill No. 114-99, § 3, 7-1-2004)

§ 17-2-104. ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES.

(a) Definitions.

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) (i) "Electronic control device" means a portable device designed as a weapon capable of injuring, immobilizing, or inflicting pain on an individual by the discharge of electrical current.

(ii) "Electronic control device" does not include bona fide medical equipment.

(3) "Law enforcement personnel" means a full-time member of a police force or other agency of the United States, a state, county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision who is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of laws.

(b) Scope. This section does not apply to law enforcement personnel acting within the scope of or in the performance of official duties.

(c) (1) A person may not use, possess, or discharge an electronic control device.

(2) A person may not sell, offer to sell, rent, offer to rent, transfer, or offer to transfer an electronic control device to a person.

(d) Penalty. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(1988 Code, § 20-44) (Bill No. 114-99, § 3, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 59-09, § 1, 9-21-2009)