Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-401
Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-401
in effect(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Board” means the Handgun Roster Board.
(c) (1) “Handgun” means a pistol, a revolver, or any other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.
(2) “Handgun” does not include a shotgun, a rifle, a short–barreled rifle, a short–barreled shotgun, or an antique firearm.
(d) “Handgun roster” means the roster of authorized handguns compiled by the Board under § 5–405 of this subtitle.
(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary’s designee.
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