{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-5-401","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Public Safety § 5–401","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Board” means the Handgun Roster Board.\n(c) (1) “Handgun” means a pistol, a revolver, or any other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.\n(2) “Handgun” does not include a shotgun, a rifle, a short–barreled rifle, a short–barreled shotgun, or an antique firearm.\n(d) “Handgun roster” means the roster of authorized handguns compiled by the Board under § 5–405 of this subtitle.\n(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary’s designee.","path":["Article - Public Safety"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gps\u0026section=5-401","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:18Z","sha256":"8b064113e0c67e014e91e157384cfa15bb20b10123fc112e9f71e9884a8f2a7d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-5-314","next":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-5-402"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}