If Maryland is anything like Massachusetts, the ability to get a
concealed carry permit was once very difficult but, due to towns
becoming subject to increasing lawsuits, the thinking changed.
Here, you must still have a valid reason for the concealed carry permit
but as long as it's reasonable and you pass the background check, they
are usually issued.
The old "for all lawful purposes" is no longer valid up here however.
You must have a specific reason to be issued a concealed carry permit
and it's considered a "may issue" decision by the issuing authority.
A permit to own a handgun for home defense or target practice is
different. It's considered a "Class B" permit (rather than a Class A)
and it is a "shall issue" regulation ... again subject to a background
check. The Class B permit does not allow concealed carry and the
transportation of the gun to a range or whatever must include it being
unloaded and in a locked container in your vehicle.
Florida has a "two move" law. A loaded gun has to be two moves away
from the driver. In a case or even a retention holster in the glove
compartment works. (without the CCW)
another day another
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