(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Board' means the Handgun Roster Board. (c) (1) 'Handgun' means a pistol, a revolver, or any other firearm capable of being concealed on the person. (2) 'Handgun' does not include a shotgun, a rifle, a short–barreled rifle, a short–barreled shotgun, or an antique firearm. (d) 'Handgun roster' means the roster of authorized handguns compiled by the Board under § 5–405 of this subtitle. (e) 'Secretary' means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary’s designee.
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