Handgun Roster Board Additions and Appeals in Maryland
The Handgun Roster Board reviews all handguns before they go on sale to the public in Maryland. A committee of 11 members – staffed by various representatives of the government, police, public safety, engineers, NRA, and the public – votes on all submissions of any handgun manufactured post-1984. They evaluate safety features, intended use, similarities to banned handguns, and other features.
As of 2025, more handguns than ever before are being denied approval to be sold to the public in Maryland. This is leaving firearm manufacturers without safe, secure, and legal ways to sell their firearms to the Maryland public.
If your submission to the handgun roster board has been denied, Saller Law firearm attorneys in Maryland are here to help. We have the knowledge, hands-on experience, and community involvement to help target unfair denials and help you in the appeals process.
Contact us today to begin your consult and start the appeal process before your deadline runs out.
We will represent you and assist in your appeal against the handgun roster board.
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How the Handgun Roster Board Works
The Handgun Roster Board is made up of 11 committee members. These members are Maryland citizens who have the approval and consent of the Senate to serve 4 year terms.
Committee members vote on all submitted handguns for review by evaluating safety, intended use, similarity to other handguns, and other features. The handgun roster board needs 6 members for a quorum, and votes pass by simple majority.
Committee members are made up of:
1 Secretary of the State Police or his designee
1 Representative of the Association of Chiefs of Police
1 Representative of the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association
1 handgun dealer, gunsmith, or representative of a handgun manufacturer
1 resident of the State who is a representative of the National Rifle Association or its affiliated State association
1 Representative of an organization that advocates against handgun violence
2 public members who are either mechanical or electrical engineers
3 public members
What Happens If Your Handgun Was Denied by the Handgun Roster Board in Maryland
You will be notified of your handgun submission via certified mail. You will have 15 days to respond and appeal the decision. Handgun manufacturers must not miss this window of time to submit for an appeal.
To begin, you want to contact Saller Law for a firearms attorney who can represent you. Andrew Saller is a lifetime NRA member, criminal law attorney, and active community member advocating for citizens’ rights to the Second Amendment. We can represent firearm manufacturers with their appeal against the handgun roster board.
Call today to discuss your denial and what steps to take next. We will back you and your product and ensure a fair evaluation of your firearm for public sale in Maryland.
Andrew Saller - Firearm Attorney in Maryland
Andrew Saller is more than a highly qualified, top-rated criminal lawyer in Maryland. Andrew Saller co-hosts the Urban Defense Podcast, is a contributor to the Urban Defense Educational Organization, and serves as an Executive Member of Maryland Shall Issue.
He is an active member of the firearm community, fighting for and representing clients who want to uphold their rights under the Second Amendment. Our experience, education, and community involvement allow us to help you better.
Contact Saller Law to Help With Your Handgun Roster Board Appeal in Maryland
Andrew Saller and the team at Saller, Ernstberger, & McElroy are here to help you. We represent firearms manufacturers who have been denied acceptance for their product to be sold to the public in Maryland.
Let us consult on your case, advise on what comes next, and represent you against the board. We are here to help fight for your rights and uphold your protections.