I will answer your questions to the best of my understanding, but would
welcome any corrections and additional information.
Originally Posted By Scrapple:
I have considered hunting in Maryland. I'm also curious about bringing my rifles there in general.
1- From my understanding, the magazine capacity limit is 8 rounds for hunting, and downloaded magazines are ok. Is that the only restriction on hunting with semi-autos?
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This is correct and the only mag capacity restriction I am aware of. I believe the 8-round restriction was written around using a Garand.
2- I have checked the MSP roster of banned rifles. Whatever I would bring is not banned, but would probably have a flash hider, plus sound suppressor. I would bring 5 or 10 round magazines. As long as I don't have a grenade launcher or folding stock, I'm legal? Retractable stock OK?
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If your rifle isn't on the banned list, it should be fine. One caveat: AR-15's must be HBARs (actual heavy profile barrels, either sold as HBAR or stamped HBAR). There is an exemption for this HBAR bullshit if one owned the rifle *in this state* prior to 2013, a 'carve-out' that would not apply to non-resident visitors. I do not know of anyone who has ever been checked or charged for this.
I am not clear on the distinction between a 'retractable' stock and a 'folding stock', but as long as the overall length exceeds 29" when folded or retracted, it should be fine.
3- Does the ban on magazines over 10 rounds apply to magazines brought in from out of state, and owned prior to a certain date?
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No, one may bring/possess their >10 round mags. Just don't 'sell, attempt to sell, transfer, loan...
4- Are police exempt from any of these unconstitutional infringements?
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Not sure how you mean this...
1) Yes, of course they are, The Crown's agents and enforcers are always exempted from our tyrannical firearms laws.
This is true except for "hunting" laws like the 8-round limit apply to everyone equally, technically speaking, but one is often subject to "professional courtesy" and sometimes allowed behaviors prohibited for the ordinary citizens).
2) If you are a Maryland resident policeman, then yes, you are exempt from many/most of these laws. If you are a policeman from out of state, I am unsure of what you are exempted from.