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"A
legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law."
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The Maryland 2010
legislative session |
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New! Watch for questionnaires in doctors' offices that ask about guns in the home. You are not required by law to report this information. Also, there is no law requiring that ammunition purchasers record private information in logs. Both of these infringements are ways to desensitize law-abiding citizens to gradual loss of their rights, as well as being carefully orchestrated steps in an agenda advocated by the disarmament community.
ALERT: Effective
August 1, 2007, the state police require access to
individuals' private medical records prior to any regulated firearm purchase
(includes all handguns) without any supporting law. The Maryland State Police state,
"If the MSP Form 774-3 is not submitted with the application
it will not be processed and the application will be
administratively disapproved." Find the form at:
Crime Statistics
More than 20,000 laws restricting firearms
already exist in the U.S., and most of them are ineffective,
waste resources, and only succeed in turning more law-abiding citizens into criminals with the stroke
of a pen. Thanks to
MCSM's
Bob Culver this a link to a Harvard Journal of Law & Public
Policy
article that "Confirms
that Reducing Gun Ownership by Law-Abiding Citizens Does Nothing
to Reduce Violence." Please testify and/or offer written testimony in Annapolis, or contact your legislators if you are unable to attend.
written
testimony:
HOUSE - Submit 35 copies by 11:00 AM;
senate - SUBMIT 20 COPIES by noon.
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2010
Session Key Bills
Contact your state
legislators
TODAY via snailmail (preferred), phone,
fax, or email!
"The bias in professional journalism against
the Second Amendment is alarming, and
if it does not concern newsmen and their editors, it should." SAS SUPPORTS Overview: SAS supports bills that reflect our natural right to keep and bear arms for self-defense as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. To "bear" means to carry on one's person. We think of mothers who must travel alone at night for family emergencies, especially on isolated roads and in high crime areas, as well as nurses and other workers who must be out late at night because of their jobs. And if someone enters our home or place of business for the purpose of committing a criminal act, we should be free to defend ourselves, knowing that if a criminal is hurt or killed, we will not become subject to a civil lawsuit. It is our right to keep and bear arms, and illegal acts by government officials should not be tolerated by anyone who has sworn to uphold the U.S. Constitution. HB-52 Sponsored by Delegate Smigiel , Entitled: Regulated Firearms - License Issued by Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Virginia - Reciprocity. Synopsis: Specifying that a license to carry a regulated firearm, including a concealed regulated firearm, issued by Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Virginia to an individual is valid in Maryland.**HB-207 Sponsored by Delegate William Frank (R-42), Entitled: Civil Immunity - Wednesday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m., House Judiciary Committee. Synopsis: HB207 would provide civil immunity to a person who uses force, including deadly force, against someone who enters their dwelling or business with the intent to commit first, second or third degree burglary or a crime of violence. Please contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to support your right to self-defense by voting in favor of HB207. Email contact here (highlight all names in list).
SAS OPPOSES
SB 645 & HB
820 Firearm Safety Act of 2010.
These bills are
cross filed (identical) bills in the House and the Senate.
Despite the politically correct bill titles, they are not
about safety. They are about gun owner control. "Arms discourage and keep the
invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order |
Directions to Annapolis senate and house locations: The state buildings are easily accessible by shuttle from the Navy Marine Corp Memorial Stadium at 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland (also accessible via public transportation). From Route 50, take exit 24, Rowe Blvd., South towards Annapolis and the stadium. Go straight to the 2nd light (pass the stadium on your right) and take the first right, Taylor Avenue. Turn right at Gate 5, the 5th driveway on the right (you'll see a ticket booth). Parking is $5 for the entire day (please have exact change ready as you enter) and shuttles run frequently. The shuttle driver can direct you to the senate or house buildings at the "Lawyers Mall" stop on College St. The entrances are on Bladen Street (facing away from Lawyers Mall courtyard down Bladen Street) on the left for the senate and the right for the house. Food is available, but it's a bit of a walk (especially at the house) - and the eateries are very crowded at the lunch hour plan ahead!). Babies and citizens of all ages are welcome, so please bring them! GOOGLE MAP Public Transportation (information on trains, subway, and buses). QUESTIONS? |
Don't know who your legislators are? Use a map: http://mdelect.net/electedofficials, or the General Assembly listings at http://mlis.state.md.us/, or call 410-841-3000. Search for a bill by number here. Civil Action email system here (BE RESPECTFUL!). |
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"The only remedy for a bad guy
with a gun is a good guy with a gun." --SD Rep. Thomas Brunner |
SAS joined the Southeastern Legal Foundation in an amicus brief in DC v. Heller (Supreme Court hearing on DC gun ban) on behalf of women, the elderly, and the disabled! See all amicus briefs in favor of Heller's right to self defense here! The SCOTUS wiki on DC v. Heller is available here. |
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