A gun rights advocacy group is challenging Maryland’s concealed carry gun laws in a lawsuit filed against the state’s Handgun Permit Review Board.
The brief, filed in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals on behalf of Edward Holmes Whalen, argues that the state’s gun laws are unconstitutional and have been superseded by other case precedents.
A Maryland resident must provide a “good and substantial reason” to be granted a concealed carry permit. Maryland is one of 10 states considered a “may issue” state, which means it requires a permit to carry a concealed gun, and granting that permit is at the discretion of local authorities. It’s a restrictive law that prevents most average citizens from being able to obtain a permit, said Sen. Michael Hough (R-Frederick and Carroll).
“It’s an undue burden on people,” Hough said. “The vast majority of people that get this permit are armed security or private [investigators]. It’s very difficult for the average citizen to get one.”
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LONG OVERDUE LETS SEE WHAT HOGAN THE RINO DOES TO ASSIST ?
ReplyDeleteYou know exactly what that RINO/POS will do
ReplyDeleteVery good organization. All gun owners should join.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I have to keep my hands registered. Big brother wants to track me in case I’m forced to use them. Time for 3.5 mile run. Have a great day.
ReplyDelete11:50 AM I agree that F'n RINO POS would never agree to allowing average law abiding citizens to concealed carry.
ReplyDeleteGun Owners need a "Gun Trust" to help protect your weapons. They cannot just come in and take them.
ReplyDeleteThat's y u should have some NON Registard ones.
DeleteI was only granted a concealed carry permit because I am a "high risk" person due to my occupation...that is total BS... every law abiding citizen should have the right to carry-the states that are a "shall issue" definitely have it right!
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