r/MDGuns Oct 08 '25

Rule Change - Absolutely NO Sales

21 Upvotes

Hi everyone:

As you may have seen, moderators of some firearms related subs have recently been made aware of an upcoming change to the Reddit rules (these are the sitewide rules that all users agree to when creating an account, not just rules for our sub) that involves the personal sales of gun "parts and enhancements."

In the past, the Reddit rules - specifically Rule 7, which reads "Keep it legal, and avoid posting illegal content or soliciting or facilitating illegal or prohibited transactions" - had the following list of "illegal transactions":

You may not use Reddit to solicit or facilitate any transaction or gift involving certain goods and services, including

Firearms, ammunition, explosives, legally controlled firearms parts or accessories (e.g., bump stock-type devices, silencers/suppressors, etc.), or 3D printing files to produce any of the aforementioned;

That rule is being updated to read as follows, starting on October 9th:

Firearms, ammunition, explosives, firearms parts and enhancements (e.g. bolt, clips, trigger, scope, silencer / suppressor, muffler, bump stock, magazine, glock switch, conversion kit, etc) or specific instructions (e.g. 3D printing files) to produce any of the aforementioned.

Reddit does have a disclaimer that says:

With regard to Reddit's policy on transactions of certain goods:

External links to firearm vendors holding a Federal Firearms License are not in violation of this policy. However, links to vendors without an FFL are prohibited (this would include links to gun shows or other sales or listings, online or offline, where vendors do not hold an FFL). Direct user-to-user transactions arranged on Reddit for firearms or ammunition are also prohibited, regardless of whether either user holds an FFL.

This policy does not impact goods that do not meet the ATF definition of firearms or ammunition.

It is unclear if that disclaimer will be changed on or after October 9th, and or how that disclaimer affects things like linking to a company that sells magazines or scopes but does not have an FFL, as neither a magazine nor a scope meet the ATF definition of firearms or ammunition.

We used to allow the occasional personal for sale post for non-firearm items like optics or the like, but due to this rule change we will no longer be able to do that, and we have to warn folks that any links posted to any firearms items that are for sale by a non-FFL will be removed.

We don't want to be harsh about this, but it's quite clear that Reddit is cracking down hard on gun content and we really don't want to lose this community, which is already happening to a bunch of gun accessory for sale subs which were banned without any warning in advance of this rule change.


r/MDGuns Jan 29 '24

The "Big List" of Industry Vendors Friendly to Marylanders

66 Upvotes

This Thread will serve as a list of firearms industry vendors who are "friendly" to Marylanders. We have a lot of particular and peculiar laws here, and not all vendors want to (or to be fair, can afford to) take the time to understand those laws and help those of us who live here out.

This list isn't meant to be "vendors that we happen to like" or whatever, but instead a list of vendors who specifically do things to help Marylanders. Some examples of things that should be on this list:

  • Vendors who include standard capacity magazines so a local FFL can block them for us.
  • Maryland FFLs who offer magazine blocking services.
  • Vendors who offer magazine rebuild kits.
  • Vendors (external or Maryland FFL) who will remove muzzle devices or other features to make rifles compliant.

You get the idea. If a vendor does something specifically to help those of us in Maryland, then they belong on this list.

I'll start things off, but I'll add to and maintain this list based on submissions from the community in the form of posts in this thread. I won't always be able to add things immediately, but I will do so as regularly as I can.

Thanks, and thanks especially to the vendors who support those of us in Maryland!

Magazine Rebuild Kits:

  • u/Hunter_Wang who owns Ibex Armament will do magazine rebuild kits on request and has extremely fair pricing. I've bought from Ibex myself and they're great to deal with.
  • JoeBob Outfitters will do magazine rebuild kits on request, though I have no personal experience with them.
  • Magged Supply offers magazine rebuild kits, though their pricing is..... very high.

Dealers that ship standard capacity mags with a firearm:

  • To be added

Maryland FFLs who will block standard capacity magazines:

  • To be added

Vendors who offer Maryland specific discounts:

  • To be added

I will add categories to this list if / when we get requests and enough submissions for one.


r/MDGuns 21h ago

Montgomery County Passed Bill 23-26 Today

44 Upvotes

Montgomery County Bill 23-26 id the county's attempt to redo their excessively restrictive carry ban after the previous law was struck down by the Maryland Supreme Court.

From MSI:

"Bill 23-26 passed today in Montgomery County. Bill 23-26 plainly exceeds the County's power as limited by the Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Engage Armament. The County's attempt to limit the rights of persons who have carry permits issued by the Maryland State Police is a gross violation of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as most recently construed by the Supreme Court of the United States in Wolford v. Lopez. As the Supreme Court stated in Wolford, "the Second Amendment protects the right of Americans to carry arms for self-defense as they go about their daily lives." If signed into law by the County Executive, the Bill will be promptly challenged in federal district court and will be enjoined by that court. The County will then be on the hook for substantial attorney's fees and costs, as allowed by federal law. The County simply fails to grasp that the Second Amendment applies to Montgomery County no less than to any other part of the United States"


r/MDGuns 5h ago

Hellcat Pro

1 Upvotes

Just purchased a Hellcat Pro (7 day wait). I already have a P365XL w/ holosun eps carry optic that I use for my EDC. I don't need another pistol but I'm a new 'collector' and I just feel like I need to add more to my collection :-). I'm thinking about a Glock 19 v6 once it lands on the roster next week. What else would you add to your collection?

Also, what optic would you put on the Hellcat?

Edited to add: where can I get some 15 rd mags for the Hellcat in VA?


r/MDGuns 1d ago

300M+ range options high caliber

6 Upvotes

At a dead end here in research, just moved to Montgomery county from the mountain west. Are there any public or reasonably accessible options for 300+M ranges without caliber restrictions? 6.5prc, 300WM, 7MM mag, .308

The only options I have found have to be referred by an existing member or are ~2 hours away. If someone happens to have a friend with land in the area (and it's legal) I'm a great cook also!


r/MDGuns 1d ago

If You Aren't a Memeber of Maryland Shall Issue, Can I ask Why?

10 Upvotes

As the title states, if you aren't a member of Maryland Shall Issue (MSI) can I ask why? No judgement from me, just currious how many here are members and how many aren't.


r/MDGuns 2d ago

AR15 Confusion

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16 Upvotes

I’m looking into getting a AR15. I’m not originally from MD so I’m pretty confused on what’s legal here. I’ve taken a look at the firearm search tool, but it left me even more confused. I’ve been looking at Colts that have the A2 front post. Are these legal or no? Uploading a screenshot as an example that added to my confusion. I did find a heavy barrel version. The description says Colt M4A1 SOCOM Carbine but the model #LE6920SOCOM

Please help lol. Again, I’m new here, so excuse me if this is a dumb post.


r/MDGuns 1d ago

So I can take my 77r’s to the FFL this Sunday for my Gen 6’s right?

1 Upvotes

I kinda jumped the gun and the Gen 6s I ordered are gonna get delivered a few days before the 26th, but I can 100% go this Sunday right? Or would I have to go Monday?


r/MDGuns 1d ago

Anyone with a Beretta 92/M9?

1 Upvotes

I know this is a very long shot, but I have an M9A1 on the way, and since I have the tools I plan to do the factory optic cut on it myself. However, I'd like to pull the dimensions off an 92/M9 with the factory cut instead of pulling dimensions off an optics plate.

If there's anyone in Maryland or in northern Virginia who has a 92/M9 with the factory cut would be willing to let me measure it's dimensions with a caliper and machinist's ruler I'd really appreciate it.


r/MDGuns 1d ago

Va license with MD HQL

0 Upvotes

I have a VA license now but I have a Md HQL. I travel back from Md and Va daily. I’m looking to purchase a glock 43x. Would I be able to purchase in Md or VA? Also if I was to buy online would I get it shipped to a Md or VA FLL? It’s my first time.. also any suggestions on gun shops or good websites to order online from?


r/MDGuns 1d ago

Colt IAR....legal?

2 Upvotes

Given my rudimentary understanding of the laws I imagine it SHOULD be....it's obviously a HBAR, marketed as an HBAR but is it actually marked that? I love the look of these and since MD says I can't have a 6940 this is the next best (hopefully). Is it legal or a fools errand?


r/MDGuns 2d ago

.380 question

2 Upvotes

My EDC is a Shield/X (non-comp) that I really like, particularly once I added Defgrip to soften the aggressive stippling (fine on hand, not on my side) and a green-dot optic. However, I'd like to get something significantly smaller (pocketable) for the summer when even the Shield/X is a little too big/heavy.

I range tested a Glock 42, Springfield 911, Ruger LCP Max (I couldn't find the new version with the revised grip) and two S&W BG 2.0s. I really liked the sights on the 42 and the trigger on the 911, but found I shot best with the BG 2.0s. This left me with two questions:

  1. The range had two BG 2.0s rentals: one was the standard version which, despite being very dirty, shot pretty consistently, but my old eyes found the front sight lower-visibility than I'd like. The other was a performance center version with an optic. I shot much better with it. However, it isn't clear to me whether that was due to the performance center enhancements (better trigger, comp) or the optic. Can anyone who has had the BG 2.0 for a while (standard or PC with or without optic) recommend: a) standard vs. PC b) iron sights vs. optic?

  2. Are there any other pocket pistols comparable in size to the BG 2.0 that I should be considering? I'm looking for something *small* that (pocket holstered) disappears in a pocket and has a manual safety (yeah yeah, I know, but if it's going in my pocket, it's going to have a safety; I'm an old 1911 guy so sweeping a safety down as part of the draw feels natural).

Thanks!


r/MDGuns 2d ago

Sunday fun day

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37 Upvotes

Suppressors finally picked up from Old Line Armament, good guys that saved me some cash. The journey was interesting, but not as bad as I thought. Paperwork in on June 19, approved on June 22 and picked up today.

From top to bottom: Sparrow 22, Obsidian 9, and Polo 556.

Can't wait to get them on the range.


r/MDGuns 2d ago

DC add on to an MD renewal?

1 Upvotes

Is it possible to (or does any instructor offer an) add on of the DC permit curriculum to a Maryland WCP renewal?

I've seen the DC add on to the full MD 2-day initial class, but I haven't found any for just the renewal.


r/MDGuns 2d ago

10mm recommendations

4 Upvotes

What do you guys recommend for 10mm caliber. I was looking at the M&P 2.0 but noticed mixed reviews.


r/MDGuns 2d ago

Anyone got a Volquartsen or Tandemkross Mk IV (ideally both) I could try?

1 Upvotes

I don't know of any ranges local to the DMV that rent a fully kitted out Mk IV, let alone both of these setups. I'd really love to do a comparison before buying and would happily cover your range fees and a box of ammo for the opportunity to try them out.

I'm looking at a 22/45 Lite or Tactical that'll be a near full time suppressor host, so I'm debating between 3" and 4.4" barrels among a host of other design choices.


r/MDGuns 3d ago

Favorite gun shops near the border in WV?

8 Upvotes

With Virginia no longer being a convenient option for stocking up on extra mags, does anyone have a shop in West Virginia they like?


r/MDGuns 3d ago

I'm getting my third gun for my 20th birthday

2 Upvotes

I have an Ar15 and a 10/22 breakdown, kinda want a cool gun this time but i know there is a lot of restrictions, any ideas?


r/MDGuns 3d ago

Radical firearms

0 Upvotes

I’m trying to purchase a radical firearms rifle off of psa but it’s listed as restricted although I saw one in j&k. Does anybody know what’s that about?


r/MDGuns 4d ago

Glock sights

0 Upvotes

I’m not a fan of the stock Glock sights and want to black out the rear and maybe add 2 dots and change the front to a high vis color (no I’m not looking to buy $80 irons) I see a lot of people recommend nail polish but my gun is ported and I’m worried it will make the nail polish come off quickly.


r/MDGuns 5d ago

BREAKING: 3rd Circuit Rules NJ's AWB And "High-Capacity" Magazine Ban As Unconstitutional

69 Upvotes

r/MDGuns 4d ago

New LONG Stock Option

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31 Upvotes

For those of you looking for long stock options I released a new one today. Total added length is 13" extended with this one. Great for solving some MD OAL issues. Fits 1913 rails - Haga Defense


r/MDGuns 4d ago

Bullpup shotguns

0 Upvotes

Morning,
Simple question, since the interwebs are swinging both directions...
Are bullpup shotguns legal here in the PRMd?
I bought one several years ago from a local gun shop with no issues, basically cash and carry after instant background check...
Right now, I'm watching an auction out of Chicago (of all places) for an Escort BullTac in a .410 ga...
Safe to bid or what?
Thanks in advance


r/MDGuns 4d ago

Trying to order a gen6 45 COA

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1 Upvotes

Does anyone know if the MD state restriction will be lifted on these sites once these are on the roster next week? This is proving to be an issue trying to source one.


r/MDGuns 5d ago

350 Legend Upper Question

1 Upvotes

Long time shooter and just now getting back into hunting. I am looking into getting a 350 legend upper for hunting seeing as I have several AR15 platforms. Are there any legal issues as long as I put it on a rifle lower? From my understanding as long as it's a straight wall cartridge upper and the lower is a multi-cal it'll be ok. Correct me if I am wrong.