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Maryland Department of State Police

Handgun Roster Board

The Maryland Handgun Roster Board was established in 1988 pursuant to Public Safety Article 5-401 to determine what handguns, manufactured after January 1, 1985, may be legally sold in Maryland.

submit a petition for a handgun

Petitions and samples should be mailed or delivered to: 

Maryland State Police
Handgun Roster Board
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

If you are hand delivering petitions and/or samples, you MUST call in advance: 410-653-4247

Meeting Agenda

The agenda for the next meeting will be posted here as soon as that date is closed for petition submissions

Agenda for June 3, 2026 Meeting

Meeting & Petition Submission Schedule 

Unless posted to the contrary, Handgun Roster Board meetings will be held at 11:00 AM at the following location:

Forensic Science Division​
221 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
 

Proposed Meeting and Petition Submission Closing Dates​
Proposed Meeting DatePetition Submission Closing Date
06-03-202605-13-2026
09-02-202608-12-2026
12-02-202611-10-2026

Maryland Handgun Roster Board Minutes

Maryland Handgun Roster Board Members

Staff: Rachel Rosenberg (410) 653-4247; email: [email protected]

Chair: Maj. Andy Johnson, designee of Secretary of State Police

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: 

Terms expire 2024

  • Robert D. Bajefsky, Esq.;
  • P. Michael Errico; ​
  • Jonathan W. Maurath;
  • Carl W. Roy II, Esq.;
  • Michael A. Spaulding. 

Terms expire 2028

  • Ivan J. Bates;
  • Cassandra K. Crifasi, Ph.D.;
  • Kim Y. Dennis;
  • ​Daniel H. Popp III;
  • one vacancy. ​​

Related information

Disapproved Handguns updated January 2026 - PDF - 219.97 KB

Removal of Model Number Requirement Advisory - June 2021 - PDF - 185.35 KB