Maryland has a mixed NFA landscape. Suppressors are legal, but SBRs and some other items are banned under the state's assault weapons law.
Maryland NFA Item Status
- ✓ Suppressors - Legal
- ❌ Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) - BANNED
- ⚠️ Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs) - Complex restrictions
- ❌ Machine Guns - BANNED for most civilians
- ⚠️ AOWs - Varies by configuration
Suppressors in Maryland
Good news for suppressor enthusiasts - Maryland allows them with standard federal requirements:
- ATF Form 4 approval
- EFT fingerprints for eForms
- No additional MD permit required
Where to Get Fingerprinted in Maryland
Baltimore Area
- Baltimore County Police
- Maryland State Police - Various barracks
- UPS Stores - Multiple Baltimore metro locations
DC Suburbs (Montgomery/PG County)
- Montgomery County Police
- Prince George's County Police
- UPS Stores - Throughout the region
Annapolis Area
- Anne Arundel County Police
- Annapolis Police Department
DIY at Home
Self-fingerprinting is accepted in Maryland.
Maryland's Assault Weapons Ban
Maryland's Firearm Safety Act bans:
- Short barreled rifles (under 29" OAL or 16" barrel)
- Named assault weapons and copies
- Certain feature combinations
This is why SBRs are banned while suppressors remain legal.
Converting to EFT Format
- Get fingerprinted on FD-258 card
- Photograph or scan your card
- Upload to SlapEFT
- Get your .eft file in minutes
