Reciprocity — The Honest Maryland Guide
Many people who are new to concealed carry are told that they need a “multi-state permit” to carry in 30 or more states. That statement may be technically true in some narrow marketing sense, but it often leaves out the most important fact: a large number of states now allow permitless concealed carry for qualified adults. That does not mean training is unnecessary. It does not mean carrying a handgun is simple. It does not mean you can ignore the laws of the state you are visiting. It only means that the value of an additional nonresident permit is often smaller than the advertisement suggests. For a Maryland resident, the right question is not, “How many permits can I collect?” The better question is: What is the least burdensome, most practical path that lets me lawfully carry in the places I am actually likely to go?
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