§ 4-201 Definitions
§ 4-202 Legislative findings
§ 4-203 Wearing, carrying, or transporting handgun
§ 4-203 v2 Wearing, carrying, or transporting handgun
§ 4-204 Use of handgun or antique firearm in commission of crime
§ 4-205 Other limitations on sentencing
§ 4-206 Limited search, seizure, and arrest
§ 4-208 Possession of firearm at public demonstration
§ 4-209 Regulation of weapons and ammunition
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL LAW > Title 4 > Subtitle 2 - Handguns

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