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Maryland Gun Possession Laws (2026)

Restricted: Maryland has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protective Orders, or ERPOs), an assault-weapon ban based on a banned-firearms list, and registration for regulated firearms.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Gun Possession in states bordering Maryland

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

DelawareConditional
Delaware has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) and an assault-weapons ban in effect, plus a 17-round magazine limit. The assault-weapons ban is at 11 Del. C. 1466.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
District of ColumbiaRestricted
The District of Columbia has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs), bans "assault weapons" and magazines holding more than 10 rounds, and requires all firearms to be registered.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mpdc.dc.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Pennsylvania has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or state-level restriction on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legis.state.pa.us · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VirginiaConditional
Virginia has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO) in effect, and SB 749 (2026) — the ban on selling, transferring or importing "assault firearms" — took effect on July 1, 2026 but is blocked by preliminary injunctions. …
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaPermitted
West Virginia has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or limit on magazine capacity.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ago.wv.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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