Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols

SB 334 prohibits the manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of "machine gun convertible pistols" after a specified date. These are defined as semi-automatic pistols with a specific trigger mechanism that can be easily converted to fire automatically using common tools or a "pistol converter" (including 3D-printed versions). The law exempts law enforcement, licensed dealers acting within their business, and certain inheritances or transfers. It amends Maryland's criminal code to specifically ban these devices while clarifying related terms like "rapid fire activators." The bill targets the conversion capability, not standard semi-automatic pistols.