Maryland State Conceal Carry & Wear

Maryland Wear & Carry Permit allows you to conceal carry in the state of Maryland and several other states that have reciprocity with Maryland.

A Maryland Resident Concealed Handgun Permit is honored by the states listed below:
Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin

A Maryland Non-Resident Concealed Handgun Permit is honored by the states listed below:
Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin

As of July 2022, Gov. Larry Hogan struck down the good & substantial reason to carry in the state of Maryland in order to be approved to conceal carry and wear.

As of October 2019, all Wear and Carry permit applications (original, renewals and subsequent) and requests (modifications and replacements) must be submitted online in the Licensing Portal. 

After creating an account successfully, you will enter all relevant information. DO NOT LIE! BE AS HONEST AS POSSIBLE! Upload all documents requested, photos and even dispositions if required. 

Licensing Portal

https://licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov

You will receive application status updates via email as your application progresses and will be notified within 90 days of submittal of a complete application whether your application has been approved or denied.

Additional Fees not included with course:

• $75 Application Fee when you submit your application
• (Livescan) fingerprints 
• Ammunition for range
• (2) Passport Photos