Maryland Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is Maryland's stance on the ownership of assault weapons?

Banned
Restricted to military use
Allowed with a special license
No restrictions

The correct answer is: Banned

Maryland has enacted laws that specifically ban the ownership of many assault weapons. This legislation reflects the state's approach to regulating firearms in a way that prioritizes public safety. The ban includes a defined list of specific models and types of firearms considered assault weapons due to their rapid rate of fire, capacity for large magazines, and other features that enable their use in high-capacity, high-damage situations. The other choices either misrepresent the state's regulations or oversimplify them. The option stating that assault weapons are restricted solely to military use does not capture the complete legal framework in Maryland, as various civilians may still own firearms deemed legal under state law. The idea of allowing ownership with a special license also does not align with the outright ban on assault weapons in Maryland, as there are no licenses issued specifically for assault weapon ownership. Finally, the notion of having no restrictions is inaccurate because Maryland's laws are quite specific about the types of firearms that are prohibited, directly reflecting the state's regulatory goals.