With the new generally pro-gun governor, things are changing in MD. But there are millions of nanny-state bedwetters in the counties near DC who would wet themselves and hide under the bed at the thought of a gun (and that's the men).
If you can live in a relative pro-gun paradise just across the river from MD (VA, and WV) instead, why live in MD? Lower taxes in VA and WV too.
Also, VA has just passed some strong pro-gun laws. All the old local city laws banning open carry and/or CCW have been struck down by state law. Lots of city council busybodies around the state had long been flouting state law. No more.
If you have a CCW, you may buy more than 1 handgun per month.
No more county background checks in Fairfax and other counties near DC, which had created a defacto 3-day waiting period. Struck down by state law. Now you can buy in any VA county with only the instant background check.
Getting a CCW here is easy, too.
Only crappy thing is we still cannot CCW in a bar or restaurant that serves booze. Absolutely idiotic. But I have a feeling that restriction will be lifted soon. I heard about bills in Richmond that would allow CCW holders to carry there, if they are not consuming.