Funded by the Maryland Department of Health Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention and led by BWJP and Community Legal Services, this report summarizes a statewide assessment of Maryland’s domestic violence protective order (DVPO) firearm surrender process, conducted across all 23 counties and Baltimore City to evaluate firearm removal practices when DVPOs are issued. 

The report identifies key challenges, highlights promising practices, and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen and standardize Maryland's DVPO firearm surrender process.