Duty Arms IndexMaryland State Police vs Baltimore PD: what guns does each carry?
The Maryland State Police reportedly issues the Glock Model not specified as its duty pistol; the Baltimore PD issues the Glock G45 MOS. Both are chambered in 9mm Luger. The Baltimore PD has a sourced pistol optic (Aimpoint ACRO P-2).
From current, published entries with public sources in the Duty Arms Index; data last updated Oct 10, 2026. Agency-level issue only; individual officers may carry approved alternatives.
Maryland State PoliceState police / highway patrol · Maryland
Representative photo: Glock 17 (agency source did not state model). Photo: U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
GLOCK G45 MOS shown with a Trijicon RMR red dot and Streamlight TLR-8 A light mounted. Photo: Davidh1988, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (background removed). Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
Side by side
| Item | Maryland State Police | Baltimore PD |
|---|---|---|
| Duty pistol | ||
| Duty pistol | Glock Model not specifiedReliable secondarysource 2012, not re-verified | Glock G45 MOSOfficial sourcesource 2026 |
| Pistol caliber | ||
| Pistol caliber | 9mm Luger | 9mm Luger |
| Optic | ||
| Optic | None sourced | Aimpoint ACRO P-2Official source |
| Weapon light | ||
| Weapon light | None sourced | Streamlight TLR-7XOfficial source |
| Patrol rifle | ||
| Patrol rifle | Not yet sourced | Colt AR-15 (model not stated)Official sourcesource 2024, not re-verified |
| Shotgun | ||
| Shotgun | Not yet sourced | Remington 870 |
| Previous duty pistol | ||
| Previous duty pistol | Glock G22 | Glock G22 |
| Agency type | ||
| Agency type | State police / highway patrol | Local police |
| Public sources | ||
| Public sources | 2 | 3 |
"Not yet sourced" means no public source is in the index yet, not that the agency doesn't issue one.
What each agency carries
What gun does the Maryland State Police carry?
The Maryland State Police's current duty pistol is reportedly the Glock Model not specified (9mm Luger), per news or manufacturer reports; based on a 2012 source and not re-verified since.
Full Maryland State Police loadout, history and sources →What gun does the Baltimore Police Department carry?
The Baltimore Police Department's current duty pistol is the Glock G45 MOS (9mm Luger), with an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 optic and a Streamlight TLR-7X, per official agency or government records (2026). Its current patrol rifle is the Colt AR-15 (model not stated) (.223 Rem), per official agency or government records; based on a 2024 source and not re-verified since.
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