Maryland enacts law criminalizing 'machine gun convertible pistols' (SB334)
State bill SB334 — Maryland — status: enacted
Official title: Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols
Not yet in effect — effective date January 1, 2027
What it does
SB334 creates a new criminal prohibition targeting pistols that are designed to be, or are readily convertible into, machine guns, and establishes penalties for possession, manufacture, sale, transport, and transfer of those firearms. The measure was approved by the Governor and enacted as Chapter 771.
Industry impact
If enforced, the law will bar manufacture, sale, and transfer of pistols meeting the statute's definition, and expose existing owners to criminal liability and seizure risk unless an exclusion or grandfathering provision applies. Most licensed dealers and manufacturers who do not make or market such convertible pistols will see little day-to-day change, but businesses that produce, import, or sell conversion devices or specialty pistols should reassess inventories, product lines, and compliance procedures. NFA/SOT holders and others who possess or transfer affected pistols should review holdings and consult counsel or regulators to determine whether particular items fall within the statute and whether any registration or disposition steps are required under state or federal law.
Latest official status: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 771
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