Is a Wisconsin Non-Resident Permit Valid in Maryland?

Why

• Wisconsin does not issue carry permits to non-residents (issued only to wisconsin residents (valid wi driver's license or id required) or active-duty military stationed in wisconsin (wi doj ccw faq)).

MSP FAQ: 'Maryland does not recognize permits/CCWs from any other state.' Maryland law does not authorize reciprocity agreements with any state.

Carry rules in Maryland

Crossing into Maryland swaps the rulebook. Here is what changes for a visiting carrier.

• No Maryland statute imposes a proactive duty to tell an officer you are carrying; the permit must be in your possession whenever you carry, wear or transport a handgun (Pub. Safety §5-308).
• Maryland limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds — a limit that applies to visitors, and one of the easiest laws to break by accident.
• Maryland is not a permitless-carry state: concealed carry there requires a permit Maryland recognizes.
• A Wear and Carry Permit allows carrying a loaded handgun in a vehicle; without a permit, handguns may only be transported unloaded between enumerated locations under the Crim. Law §4-203 transport exceptions.

Off-limits places in Maryland

Maryland bans carry in 6 kinds of places. The first on the list:

• Public and private K-12 schools, preschools and child care centers (CR 4-102, CR 4-111(c))
• State and local government buildings and higher-education buildings (CR 4-111(d))

See all 6 places you can't carry in Maryland →

Wisconsin vs Maryland: what changes at the state line

Crossing from Wisconsin into Maryland changes 3 rules: magazine limit (None → 10 rounds); out-of-state permits honored (46 states → None); open carry (Yes, no permit → With a permit).

Going the other way, a Maryland non-resident permit in Wisconsin: recognized — carry with your permit.

Driving on from Maryland

How a Wisconsin non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Maryland:

• Delaware — No such permit issued
• Pennsylvania — No such permit issued
• Virginia — No such permit issued
• West Virginia — No such permit issued
• District of Columbia — No such permit issued

Check a whole route with the Trip Checker →

Frequently asked questions

Does Maryland honor a Wisconsin resident permit?

Not recognized. That differs from the non-resident permit on this page, because Maryland treats the two permit types differently.

Can a Maryland non-resident permit holder carry in Wisconsin?

Recognized — carry with your permit. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Wisconsin's law, not Maryland's.

Does Wisconsin issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Wisconsin issues carry permits to residents only (issued only to Wisconsin residents (valid WI driver's license or ID required) or active-duty military stationed in Wisconsin (WI DOJ CCW FAQ)). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.