dc dalton
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This thread will be updated on a regular basis when new bills come in for Maryland.

Note: We will only post legislation we feel is negative or positive, those new bills which don't actually effect your rights will not be included but you can always find them on the state legislation page.

To view proposed Maryland legislation click here

SB74 would outlaw bump stocks

SB99 would clarify the concealed carry permit issuance law to explicitly specify that personal protection and self defense are a valid reason to apply for a permit.

dc dalton
Pennsylvania
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SB123 would make a misdemeanor harassment conviction a prohibiting offense

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SB156 would allow people who are not otherwise prohibited and have the written consent of their church or religious group to apply for a carry permit and carry within the groups property and events

SB196 would make the state a shall issue state

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HB398 would repeal the 'need' clause in concealed carry issuance law

HB466 is an outright joke, written by someone that doesn't have a clue how guns work ... basically targetting ammunition sales in Baltimore including record keeping and micro stamping (they don't get you need more than the ammo to do that)

SB448 would stop prohibited person from owning 'antique firearms'

HB534 would make medical marijuana users non-prohibited persons (even though they still would be under federal law)

SB472 would make concealed carry permits good for 5 years

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HB647 would add personal protection and self–defense as reasons for applying for a carry permit

SB602 would provide that medical marijuana users could not be denied from purchasing a firearm solely for that reason (even though it's still federal law)

SB497 would provide for a concealed carry license to anyone under the protection of a court order and would require the state to issue the license within 10 days provided the person is not otherwise prohibited

HB756 would create a handgun trace database that would track crime guns and would include the name of the current registered owner. This database would be available to the public

HB758 would allow anyone with written consent from the church, transport to and from and carry in the church or function, without a permit

HB760 would permit authorized employees of schools to carry concealed weapons

HB792 would make carry permits good for 5 years

SB707 would outlaw rapid fire trigger activators

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HB904 would outlaw carrying firearms on college properies

HB888 would outlaw any part or device that accelerates the firing of a firearm

HB919 would require an addition 8 hours training every time a carry permit is renewed

HB1031 would require anyone that borrows a firearm to get a background check unless the person loaning the firearm to them is there with them

HB991 is an outright ban on magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds, including ones already owned

SB814 would add self-defense as a justifiable reason to be issued a carry permit

SB860 would require anyone that borrows a firearm to get a background check unless the person loaning the firearm to them is there with them

SB1062 would completely outlaw magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, even ones already owned

SB907 would create a database of firearms used in crimes OR used in for self defense along with the owners information. This database would be available to the public.

SB908 is one of the screwiest bills we have ever seen. According to the sponsor it's a partial repeal of the assault weapons ban but the way they are doing it is by striking the word 'weapon' and replacing it with the word 'pistol' (as in assault pistol)

SB741 would disband the Handgun Permit Review Board, making future appeals be directed to the to the office of administrative hearings

SB1036 would require anyone charged (not convicted) of certain crimes to surrender their firearms

HB1145 would require carry permits be issued within 30 days or receiving the application

HB1189 would make people protected by a court order eligible for a carry license

HB1309 would explicitly define the right to use deadly force to protect oneself and property within their home

HB1551 would require registration with the state for any replacement assault weapon purchased.

SB2386 would protect vets from being put on the NICS prohibited list just because they don't handle their own finances

HB1302 would create lethal violence protection orders very similar to the California gun violence protection orders which would require the surrender of firearms and ammunition

HB1413 would reduce the amount of training required to get a carry permit to 4 hours BUT it would also require training is dispute resolution

HB1431 would remove the 'reason to carry' clause from concealed carry permit issuance law

HB1441 would clarify that medical marijuana users may purchase and carry firearms even though federal law would still prohibit it

HB1474 would revoke the drivers license of anyone caught carrying a firearm on school property

HB1522 would make carry permits from all bordering states, and Washington DC valid in the state

HB1534 would remove the requirement for fingerprints when renewing a carry application

HB1538 would remove language allowing the secretary of state to limit where and when a firearm can be carried

HB1562 would require anyone that owns firearms to surrender them if they are placed under a 'temporary peace order' or a 'peace order'

HB1646 would require anyone charged with a domestic violence crime to surrender their firearm and ammunition

dc dalton
Pennsylvania
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HB1724 would further restrict carrying on college campuses

SB1153 would exempt people that already have their fingerprints on file for a carry license from resubmitting them for a renewal

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Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,427

AMGOA Staff
Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,427

AMGOA Staff
Pennsylvania
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