Maryland Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What type of background check is required for firearm purchases in Maryland?

1. State only

2. Federal only

3. Both State and Federal

4. No background check is required

The correct answer is: Both State and Federal

In Maryland, both state and federal background checks are required for firearm purchases. This means that the buyer must pass both a check through the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, as well as a check through the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Option A is incorrect because Maryland does not rely solely on state background checks. Option B is also incorrect because federal background checks alone are not sufficient for firearm purchases in Maryland. Option D is incorrect because background checks are definitely required for firearm purchases in Maryland.