The Fourth Circuit will likely rule against the Second Amendment advocates, either by upholding Maryland’s ban directly or remanding the case for further litigation….
Maryland
FPC Files Supplemental Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s “Assault Weapon” Ban
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a supplemental brief with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in its Bianchi v. Brown lawsuit.
Spoiler Alert: ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban ~ Government Must Prove That Weapons Are NOT In Common Use
Maryland’s “assault weapons” ban, which seeks to outlaw the AR-15, among other semiautomatic firearms.
Strange Events at Fourth Circuit on Second Amendment
In the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the unusual use of the en banc panel seems designed to gut the Second Amendment and defy the Supreme Court.
SCOTUS Should Review Maryland’s Semi-Auto Ban: 2nd Amendment Foundation Weekly Recap ~ VIDEO
Suspiciously, the case was fully briefed & argued before a 3-judge panel for the Fourth Circuit. Inexplicably, over a year after argument was held no panel opinion has been issued…
FPC Asks Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit Challenging Maryland “Assault Weapon” Ban
FPC announced the filing of a petition for writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court in Bianchi v. Brown, its lawsuit challenging Maryland’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.”
Civil Rights Group to To Maryland: STOP Blaming Gun Owners for Crimes Committed By Criminals
Holding firearms manufacturers and dealers responsible for crimes committed by criminals, who are already prohibited, is “definitely the wrong approach.”
Fourth Circuit to Hear Maryland Second Amendment Case En Banc
A court case involving many restrictions on the right to acquire handguns in Maryland will be heard by an en banc panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The strategy appears to be: delay, delay, delay.
Laws Requiring Permission to Obtain Guns Look Vulnerable: Good Bye FID Cards
The 4th Circuit’s Rejection of Maryland’s Handgun Licensing System Suggests Similar Schemes in Other States Are Unconstitutional…
Maryland State Police Choose to Enforce Unconstitutional Law
The Maryland State Police issued a directive to all employees to keep enforcing the Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) law.
Federal Appeals Court Knocks Out Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License
In other words, if a person’s ability to acquire firearms is restricted, then that person’s right to keep and bear arms is infringed.
Court Strikes Down Maryland’s Infringement of Second Amendment Rights
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has struck down a Maryland gun law which places multiple restrictions on the purchase of handguns, thus, infringing on Second Amendment rights.
Judge Issues Injunction Blocking MD’s Unconstitutional Carry Restrictions
A Maryland court found it was “self-evident” that Maryland’s carry permitting regime was unconstitutional.
Former Baltimore Mayor’s Candidacy Announcement Minimizes Corruption and Crimes
She took from “needy families” and “the poor”…the same ones she’s counting on slick-talking into voting for her again.
Amicus Briefs Filed in Challenge of Maryland County’s ‘Sensitive Places’
Two impressive coalitions have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting a challenge of a Maryland county’s sweeping and prohibitive “sensitive places” designations.
Legal Pushback Against Maryland County’s “Sensitive Places” Designation to Undermine Gun Rights
The MD county is trying to prohibit people from exercising their right to bear arms by creating these unconstitutional ‘sensitive places’ designations.
SAF Files Federal Lawsuit Against Maryland ‘Red Flag’ Law
The Second Amendment Foundation and one of its members have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the “red flag” law enacted by the State of Maryland.
Pro-Gun Brief Filed in Lawsuit Against Unconstitutional Maryland CCW Law : SB1
Maryland is attempting to wildly expand so-called “sensitive places” in an attempt to virtually prohibit lawful, licensed concealed carry in almost every venue.
National Rights Group Sues Maryland Over Restrictive New Handgun Carry Law
Maryland lawmakers scrambled to make gun laws more restrictive ..nearly impossible to legally carry for personal protection, even on public land. …government regulation at its worst.
Maryland: Prepare Now for the First Gun Bill Day of 2023
If any of these horrible bills are to be stopped, it will only be because of your engagement with your representatives on February 7th, 2023.
Montgomery County Maryland’s Gun Ban Bill Would Defy US Supreme Court in Bruen
Montgomery County, Maryland, sought to defy the US Supreme Court’s opinion in NYSRPA v. Bruen by effectively banning the possession, transport, sale, and transfer of firearms in any place.
SCOTUS Turns Back Maryland Gun Ban Case, New Brief Filed
An affirmative ruling overturning Maryland’s ban could significantly impact other states where gun bans have been enacted…
Maryland Man Found Guilty by Jury in Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy
A Maryland man has been found guilty by a jury in a federal conspiracy charge for his role as the middleman in an illegal transfer of weapons.
Is Maryland’s Attorney General Ignorant or Dishonest?
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said that the state should ban modern rifles because those weapons were used to commit mass murder.
Maryland: Oppose These Bad Anti-Firearm Industry Bills! Take Action Today!
Maryland Anti-Firearm Industry Bills Are Scheduled for Hearings Next Week. Make Your Voice Heard.
SAF, CCRKBA Petition SCOTUS for Review of Maryland Semi-Auto Ban
If the high court takes this case for review, it could cause a legal earthquake in states that have adopted strict—some say “extremist”—regulations regarding semi-auto rifles.
U.S. Lawshield Supports 1st-Ever Tactical Weekend At Guntry Range Of Maryland
U.S. LawShield announces support of the inaugural Tactical Industry Weekend to be held at the GUNTRY Range of Maryland from October 8-10th 2021.
Federal Judge Upholds Maryland Handgun Licensing Scheme
A federal judge upheld a Maryland law requiring anyone seeking to obtain a handgun to first acquire a Handgun Qualification License.
Hogan’s ‘Big Tent’ Will Crowd Out Gun Owners
Hogan’s “Big Tent” will be so filled with jackasses and RINOs there will be no room for the elephants.
Veterans Cemetery Murders Highlight Predator-Favoring Government Gun Ban
There is no legitimate reason the government … can give that should supersede the rights of deceased veterans’ survivors.