Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-204: (a) (1) In this section, “firearm” means: (i) a weapon that expels, is designed to expel, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; or - 111 - (ii) the frame or receiver of such a weapon
What this law says, in plain English
A person may not use a firearm in committing a crime of violence or felony. Violation is a misdemeanor with mandatory imprisonment of 5–20 years and no parole eligibility for 5 years.
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