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The Process

Purchasing a firearm can be an intimidating process for someone who has not experienced it before.  

Firearms in the state of Maryland can be defined in one of two ways: Regulated and Non-Regulated.  

Non-Regulated firearms include most rifles and shotguns, while Regulated firearms include most handguns and assault rifles.

Regulated Firearm Sale

There are a number of forms to complete while you are at the store, followed by a mandatory waiting period during which time the Maryland State Police will complete a background check.  After the state advises us that you have not been disapproved for the sale and the waiting period has been completed, we will release the firearm to you.

To make the process go smoothly please bring the following with you to the store:

  • Driver's License or other government issued photo ID

  • Proof of a Maryland approved firearms safety course

  • Maryland Concealed Handgun Permit (if applicable)

  • Military or Police ID (if applicable)

Frequently, customers will use the online Maryland Firearms Safety Training course to satisfy the approved safety course requirement.  It can be completed on any computer with internet access and does not expire.  Visit http://www.mdgunsafety.com for more information.

After making copies of your documents, we will take the time to walk you through the entire process.  The forms which you fill out can be broken down into three categories:

  • Forms for the State of Maryland

  • Forms for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

  • Forms for our in-store records

There is no need to try to fill these forms out ahead of time, we'll take care of everything in the store at the time of your purchase.

Non-Regulated Firearm Sale

While we like to think that we make the Regulated Firearm Sale process as pain-free as possible, the Non-Regulated Firearm Sale process is even easier.  A Non-Regulated Firearm Sale will forgo the Maryland State Police background check and waiting period.  Instead, we will use the same Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms form as described above.  

With this form, we can call an ATF hotline and have them complete an instant background check on you.  When the ATF allows us to proceed you can leave the store with your new purchase.

 

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Driving Directions

FreeState Gun Range is a bit tricky to find the first time, but worth the trouble. Our hours are 10AM to 10PM, seven days per week. Click here to find out more details about our location and call 410-335-5100 if you get lost.

Directions from I-95: I-95 north to Exit 67, White Marsh Exit (Route 43 East). Take Route 43 East approximately 3 miles to Crossroads Circle. Look for the new Royal Farms Store and then make your next right at the Arbors Luxury Apartments on your right. Turn right (southwest) onto Crossroads Circle. Go 1/4 mile past the elevated concrete garage to the last and only building. Look for the large "FOR LEASE" sign on the end of the building. Turn right into the parking lot and go to the end of the building.


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