Archive of Bulletins, Advisories, and Documents
The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) is committed to the proactive release of documents as part of our dedication to transparency with the public. The disclosure of public records requires continuous updates as we continue to provide access to agency records and publications.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II final rule, individuals are entitled to request an accessible version of any electronic document presented on this website. Please contact First Sgt. Donald Pickle with the name of the document, the desired file type, and the accommodation needed. The requested file will be provided within a 3 week timeframe. It is possible that some requests may take longer due to the size, complexity, or the graphical nature of the respective document. For additional information, please contact First Sgt. Donald Pickle with any questions or concerns about this process.
Firearm Dealers
Firearms Dealers
LD-FRU-17-011 - Advisory referencing application completion/firearm transfers - PDF - 97.85 KB
LD-FRU-17-010 - Advisory referencing detachable magazines - PDF - 134.22 KB
LD-FRU-17-008 - Advisory referencing the movement of Handgun Roster List - PDF - 148.28 KB
LD-FRU-17-003 - Advisory reminder of the 2017 machine gun renewal - PDF - 109.41 KB
LD-FRU-17-002 - Dealer's Renewal Advisory 2017-2018 - PDF - 187.78 KB
LD-FRU-17-001 - Advisory referencing maintenance on the Licensing Portal - PDF - 153.91 KB
LD-FRU-16-001 - Firearms Safety Act Compliance - PDF - 46.94 KB
LD-FRU-16-004 - Licensing Portal / Email Update - PDF - 106.61 KB
LD-FRU-16-006 - Licensing Division’s Portal Accounts - PDF - 105.01 KB
LD-FRU-16-002 - Automation of 77R Processing - PDF - 97.73 KB
LD-FRU-16-002A - Automation of 77R Update - PDF - 173.03 KB
LD-FRU-16-001 - Notification of Seven Day Waiting Period - PDF - 46.94 KB
LD-FRS-14-003 - Advisory Receivers of Banned Assault Long Guns - PDF - 186.26 KB
LD-FRS-14-002 - REVISED - Short Barreled Shotguns and Short Barreled Rifles - PDF - 31.55 KB
LD-FRS–14-001 - Supplement Policy and Procedures for 2014 - PDF - 64.42 KB
LD-FRS-14-001 -Maryland State Police Firearm Review Request Form - PDF - 204.51 KB
LD-FRS-13-005 - High Capacity Magazine Conversion and Shell Casing Submissions - PDF - 69.4 KB
LD-FRS-13-004 (C) - 2013 Firearm's Safety Act: Assault Weapons and Copycat Weapons - PDF - 61.28 KB
LD-FRS-13-003 - Transfer of a Regulated Firearm - PDF - 57.37 KB
LD-FRS-13-002 - Electronic reporting - PDF - 97.48 KB
LD-FRS-13-001 - Transfer of Regulated Firearm Compliance Advisory - PDF - 151.31 KB
Regulated Firearm Purchases
LESO Program - LEA Assets 2025 - DOCX - 200.54 KB
Designated Collector Application Advisory - PDF - 43.72 KB
Approved Safety Devices - PDF - 78.91 KB
Portal Firearm Transfer Procedure - PDF - 715.77 KB
Copycat Weapon - PDF - 91.55 KB
Presentation at FBI NICS Dealer Day 2024 seminar - PDF - 1.1 MB
Handgun Qualification License
LD-HQL-24-001, Proof of Training Certificate Required - PDF - 96.59 KB
LD-HQL-23-001, Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Renewal - PDF - 94.15 KB
LD-HQL-23-002, Activation of the HQL renewal process - PDF - 128.17 KB
LD-HQL-23-003, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit HQL Decision - PDF - 87.53 KB
LD-HQL-20-003, Discontinuing Printing of Handgun Qualification License Cards - PDF - 119.62 KB
LD-HQL-20-002, HQL Virtual Training and Email - PDF - 56.24 KB
HQL user’s guide - PDF - 3.01 MB
Wear and Carry Permit
LD-HPU-24-001, Portal Accounts and HGP Electronic Communication - PDF - 137.33 KB
LD-HPU-22-003-REVISED, W&C Permit Modification Guidance - PDF - 92.91 KB
LD-HPU-21-001, Portal Outage and Electronic Payments - PDF - 146.24 KB
LD-CS-21-001, Termination of License Extensions - PDF - 191.17 KB
LD-HPU-20-001, Handgun Permit Virtual Training - PDF - 297.07 KB
Public Safety – Untraceable Firearms, Senate Bill 387 - PDF - 153.74 KB
Wear and Carry Portal User’s Guide manual - PDF - 3.11 MB
Maryland State Police Wear and Carry Training Course - PDF - 2.36 MB
MSP 29-14 Certified Qualification Score Sheet - PDF - 184.19 KB
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act ID Card
Form 29-40C - Certification of Prior Law Enforcement Employment - PDF - 153.04 KB