Maryland’s Glock Ban Faces Legal Challenge

On May 26, 2026, several organizations, including the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), initiated a lawsuit against Maryland’s new Glock ban. This legal action coincided with Governor Wes Moore’s signing of the ban into law.

Reports indicate that Moore enacted SB 334, which prohibits the sale of Glocks and Glock clones. With this decision, Maryland became the second state in the U.S. to implement such a restriction. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and it will outlaw not just sales but also the transfer and production of these pistols.

The lawsuit asserts that SB 334 constitutes a “handgun ban,” arguing that targeting a specific category of widely-used handguns raises constitutional concerns. The complaint emphasizes that Glock and Glock-style firearms aren’t fundamentally different from other semi-automatic handguns, even when modified. The plaintiffs point out that these firearms are among the most popular in the U.S., and if the law is enforced, average Maryland residents will lose access to these commonly protected weapons.

SAF’s Director-General, Adam Kraut, criticized the rationale behind the ban. He stated, “This is an attempt to ban firearms because some criminals misuse them. It’s akin to trying to ban hops and barley to stop drunk driving. These firearms are clearly protected under the Second Amendment, and this law would limit legitimate choices.”