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[] Maryland Gun Laws." //http://www.mcsm.org/mdlaw.html// . N.p., May 1998. Web. 30 Mar. 2012. <http://www.mcsm.org/mdlaw.html http://paopencarry.org/ Pennsylvania Open Carry." //http://paopencarry.org///. N.p., Mar. 2012. Web. 30 Mar. 2012. <http://www.mcsm.org/mdlaw.html
 * 1) Applications for a permit to carry a hand gun can be made through the secretary of the state police
 * 2) The applicant must be 18 years old
 * 3) Have not been convicted of a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment
 * 4) Has not been committed within the previous ten years to any juvenile detention center for longer than one year
 * 5) Has not based on the results of investigation, exhibited a propensity for violence or instability
 * 6) Is not an addict or an alcoholic nor has ever been convicted of a narcotics offence
 * 7) Has based on the results of an investigation “Good and substantial reason” to carry a hand gun, including finding that the permit is “necessary as a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger”
 * 8) Secretary may charge $70 non-refundable upon beginning the application process
 * 9) $50 renewal fee
 * 10) $5 fingerprint fee
 * 11) Permit is valid for 2 years
 * 12) Permit expires on last day of holders birth month
 * 13) Permit holder must carry permit at all times that they have the weapon on their person
 * 14) Unlawful for a person to carry under the influence of drugs or alcohol
 * 15) Out of state permits are not honored
 * 16) Antique fire arms (manufactured before 1898) are exempt
 * 17) If a person has spent more than 30 consecutive days in any institution for treatment of a mental disorder must provide a physicians certificate certifying that he is capable of possessing a hand gun.
 * 18) Most Maryland dealers who are licensed by the state police routinely await the approval even after the required 7 days.
 * 19) An enclosed holster is any holster with a flap or strap to secure the handgun
 * 20) Rifles and shot guns being transported in a vehicle must be unloaded
 * 21) It is a crime to wear or carry openly any rifle or shotgun with the intent or purpose of unlawfully injuring any person
 * 22) It is unlawful for any person without any permit to wear or carry a handgun, openly or concealed.
 * 23) It is unlawful to knowingly transport a handgun in any vehicle traveling on public roads, highways, waterways or airways
 * 24) Federal, and Maryland state or local law enforcement officers generally are exempt
 * 25) Sheriffs and their deputies are exempted only while on active assignment engaged in law enforcement and only with the respect to handguns which they are duly authorized to wear, carry, or transport as part of their official equipment
 * 26) Law enforcement officers from other states are exempt only while on official assignment
 * 27) No violation is committed by any person who can demonstrate that the handgun is being carried, worn or transported
 * 28) Too or from a place of legal purchase or sale/repair shop
 * 29) Between such persons bona fide residence or between his residence and place of business
 * 30) While engaged in or traveling to and from a target shoot
 * 31) By a bona fide gun collector who is moving any part or all of his gun collection from place to place for exhibition whether it be private or public
 * 32) No permit is required to possess a rifle or shotgun
 * 33) Possession of a handgun is prohibited by any person who:
 * 34) Has been convicted of a crime of violence
 * 35) Has been convicted of a violation of the Maryland Pistol Law
 * 36) Is a fugitive from justice
 * 37) Is a habitual drunkard
 * 38) Is an addict or habitual user of narcotics
 * 39) Suffers from a mental disorder and has a history of violent behavior
 * 40) It is unlawful to possess, sell, offer to sell, transfer, or receive a so-called “Assault pistol”
 * 41) After June 1, 1994, It is unlawful to sell, offer to sell, or transfer, or receive any firearm magazine (except a tube magazine for a .22) that will hold more than 20 rounds.0
 * 1) In PA anyone 18 years old and older can openly carry a firearm if they are not prohibited by law.
 * 2) They may carry anywhere in public without a license except in a vehicle, Philadelphia, or where prohibited specifically by statute
 * 3) Open carry in a vehicle requires a valid PA license to carry (LTFC)
 * 4) Open carry in Philadelphia requires a LTFC
 * 5) Carrying concealed (with LTFC) or openly in establishments that serve alcohol is allowed in PA
 * 6) Advantages of open carry:
 * 7) Tactics. Quicker access to your defensive weapon
 * 8) Deterrent, most criminals seek easy or weak prey
 * 9) Comfort. Open carry can be more comfortable in many situations and climates
 * 10) Political activism
 * 11) Disadvantages to open carrying:
 * 12) People know your armed
 * 13) Your firearm is easier to be taken from you
 * 14) Harassment
 * 15) Do businesses allow open carry:
 * 16) Some allow open carry some do not, some require concealed but not open
 * 17) Some allow only police to carry
 * 18) Businesses are private property and they have the right to allow or disallow any behavior they please.
 * 19) Unfortunately most businesses do not post their rules
 * 20) Particularly on firearms
 * 21) Is open carry a good idea:
 * 22) It is a question for each individual to answer for them selves
 * 23) Will I be harassed by the law enforcement even if I am legally open carrying:
 * 24) Some police officers will give you a hard time over open carrying.
 * 25) They may not know or understand the law or may have a personal disagreement with open carry
 * 26) There is nothing that police can do to keep from open carrying legally
 * 27) Will I get funny looks if I open carry:
 * 28) Some areas yes, other areas you will get the occasional “Double take” type of look
 * 29) Will I get harassed by the general public for open carry:
 * 30) Reports from open carriers across the state indicate that harassment by the general public is a rare occurrence
 * 31) What do I say if someone asks me “Why” I am open carrying:
 * 32) This is a personal issue, You have to come up with your own response
 * 33) Why would anyone open carry when it will likely scare people