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It appears that the answers to your questions are "the cops," and "I suppose, if they feel like it." Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
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A background investigation to include, but not limited to, a fingerprint generated criminal history will be initiated on those applications accurately submitted in their entirety. The date the background is initiated depends on the accuracy, truthfulness, and completeness of the submission. The Maryland State Police will investigate the character, reputation, and qualifications of each applicant and shall:
1. Include an investigation of the applicant’s criminal record, including record checks of local police departments and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
References will be contacted. It is important to supply references that know you and those that will speak to investigators on your behalf. Difficulty locating references will further delay the application process.
In making a determination as to whether a permit will be issued to the applicant, the following areas will be a part of every investigation and will be considered in determining whether a permit will be issued:
1. Verification of the information supplied by the applicant in the application and associated documents;
2. Occupation or profession of the applicant;
3. Geographical area of residence and employment of the applicant;
4. Criminal record of applicant, including any juvenile record for an applicant younger than 30 years old, as specifically outlined in Public Safety Article §5-306, Annotated Code of Maryland;
5. Medical history of applicant as it may pertain to the applicant’s fitness to wear, carry, or transport a handgun;
6. Psychiatric or psychological background of applicant as it may pertain to the applicant’s fitness to wear, carry, or transport a handgun;
7. Reasons given by the applicant as to whether those reasons are good and substantial;
8. Age of applicant;
9. Applicant’s use of intoxicating beverages and drugs;
10. Information received from personal references and other persons interviewed;
11. Information received from business or employment references as may be necessary in the discretion of the investigator;
12. Whether the applicant has any alternate available to him/her for protection other than the handgun permit;
13. Whether the applicant falls within those classes of individuals who do not need permits as outlined in the Handgun Permit Law;
14. The applicant’s propensity for violence or instability which could reasonably render his/her wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun a danger to himself or other persons he/she may come in contact with;
15. Whether the permit is necessary as a reasonable precaution for the applicant against apprehended danger.
It is essential that sufficient supporting information be provided to assist the Department of State Police in the processing of Handgun Permit applications. Delays occur when submissions are absent supporting documents, references cannot be located or refuse to respond to questions, or false, inaccurate, or incomplete information is supplied on the application.
The Secretary may limit the geographic area, circumstances, or times of the day, week, month, or year in which the permit is effective.
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