If you're an active duty US Military member with an Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming Driver's License, you can purchase a handgun in Maryland.

Don't even have to jump through the hoops of getting a Maryland Handgun Qualification License! I'm a civilian who recently moved to Maryland from Oregon. Since I have an Oregon Driver's License, I went to our local gun store to inquire about purchasing a handgun. The staff were very friendly, and they were willing to work with me (as a "non-resident", since I wasn't yet a Maryland resident). <br><br>They informed me that when I got my Maryland Driver's License, I could purchase a non-"hi-cap" (10 rounds or fewer) handgun. I asked about purchasing the firearm before I get my Maryland License, since I'm still an active duty US servicemember assigned to the state of Maryland. <br><br>They called the Maryland State Police, and were told that "anyone with an Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming driver's license can purchase a firearm in Maryland, regardless of residency." They then told me they wouldn't need any additional information other than my active duty military ID.<br><br>I thought that was interesting and worth sharing. I know that a gun doesn't have to suck just because it doesn't have 19 rounds in the mag, but it still sucks that you can't purchase the "hi-cap" variants in Maryland. Still, it might be information that could be useful to some of you. I know I hadn't heard about it before I went to the gun store, so I thought I'd throw it in here for the rest of you.