Brown/Frosh anti-2A nightmare

[2ndMDRebel]

If the anti's get their dream team of Brown/Frosh what kind of damage can they do? Are they able to pass laws just outright banning possession of currently restricted firearms? What about outright banning possession of mags over 10 rounds? Can they deny "grandfathered" status? I know the tactic of the antis is akin to the frog boiling analogy and I fear they are about to turn the heat up on the 2A again after this election cycle.

If this happens, what is a MD citizen to do? Is it legal to have a relative in an adjacent state store your MD-banned firearms/accessories?

This stuff is nerve-wracking.

 

[AssMan]

Civil Disobedience, that's the next step. Register nothing. Forfeit nothing.

 

[Mr H]

Deep breaths.

First, we get through the elections, changing over as much of the GA as we possibly can.

Then, we can assess where we stand with respect to who can work with us.

At that point, we need to remember that the grabbers can propose anything they want, but that doesn't make it a done deal.

We need to be ready--once again--to hit the bricks, beginning as soon as next month, letting legislators know we're out here, and will not go down quietly.

Get involved with and support the statewide organizations who will be in front on the fight. MSI, AGC, MSRPA, MLFDA, and others. Encourage and support National organizations (particularly NSSF, SAF and GOA) to become more involved.

Our best hope IMO is a massive, unified effort, right out of the gate... even before the next legislature is seated.

But for the moment, one step at a time.

 

[AssMan]

Let's get our asses out there and vote Hogan.

 

[swinokur]

Deep breaths.

As usual, the voice of sanity. Again.

 

[Applehd]

Only cuz he took his meds this morning...

 

[thomfantomas]

i'm thinking prohibiting the puchase of ammo online only able to buy at local firearms dealer with a foid card like illinois instead i'm think hql! thats what i'm thinking. and that would be a major infringement .God forbid that ever happening to us! please let Hogan win!

 

[trickg]

My brother-in-law and I were talking about that this weekend - specifically if Brown manages to get elected. We both agree that if that happens, the state is truly lost, and it's time to pull up stakes and leave - probably for the southern edge of PA.

 

[BUFF7MM]

If it were to happen and they passed those BS laws I don't think they would be able to enforce them, at least out my way, the police have already said they wouldn't enforce them as they don't want their troopers shot.

 

[daNattyFatty]

If it were to happen and they passed those BS laws I don't think they would be able to enforce them, at least out my way, the police have already said they wouldn't enforce them as they don't want their troopers shot.

Troopers as in State Police? Or do you mean deputies and police officers?

 

[ras_oscar]

Has anyone thought to put together a set of realistic legislative goals for next session? not necessarailly repeal of existing laws, but realistic adjustment. For instance:

1. A background check approved is good for 60 days. Why the heck do I do a background to get an HQL and then turn around and do another the next day to purchase a firearm?

2. Extend the definition of "home" to an owned automobile. If I must retreat, and I'm not near my home, my car is the next logical location.

3. Does the definition of "home" include a motor home? Should it?

The ball doesn't move by huge leaps but by small steps. Those steps can be in both directions. More suggestions would help. Moving out of state just helps the others.

 

[MDFF2008]

1. A background check approved is good for 60 days. Why the heck do I do a background to get an HQL and then turn around and do another the next day to purchase a firearm?

This was specifically shot down. MSP wanted the HQL to eliminate the 77R.

 

[Brooklyn]

We need to wait till after the election before thinking strategy... also rember we have litigation afoot.

I am sure there will be discussions.. most will be private so watch this space and lend a hand..

 

[ShoreShooter]

The biggest thing to be done now is

VOTE

Second, round up every like-minded person you know, and get THEM to vote.

 

[redeemed.man]

Frosh as AG there goes LGOC....

I would bet Frosh quickly puts out an AG opinion saying Gansler was wrong. Or Brown will suggest new legislation criminalizing LGOC and Frosh will support it and label it Constitutional. That will be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what the 2 bozos would do with 4-8 years in office.

 

[BUFF7MM]

Troopers as in State Police? Or do you mean deputies and police officers?

I mean anybody with a badge short of a federal marshall.
The sheriff and the Barricks commander out this way already stated they would not go in for confiscation.

 

[Brooklyn]

Frosh as AG there goes LGOC....

I would bet Frosh quickly puts out an AG opinion saying Gansler was wrong. Or Brown will suggest new legislation criminalizing LGOC and Frosh will support it and label it Constitutional. That will be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what the 2 bozos would do with 4-8 years in office.

You know that just might give us another shot at cert.

But I am thinking we let them play thier part and we respond. With the press not falling for the bait and switch and Hogan actually making a run of it, Brown and Frosh may have other issues. I know I have plans to give them some other things to worry about...

 

[Mark75H]

With a puff of smoke and a little sleight of hand, you are again distracted from the real problem:

Miller & Busch

 

[ShallNotInfringe]

With a puff of smoke and a little sleight of hand, you are again distracted from the real problem: Miller & Busch

That foursome is a bad crowd. Can only imagine the dinner party conversations between November and January will be...

 

[dblas]

Deep breaths.

First, we get through the elections, changing over as much of the GA as we possibly can.

Then, we can assess where we stand with respect to who can work with us.

At that point, we need to remember that the grabbers can propose anything they want, but that doesn't make it a done deal.

We need to be ready--once again--to hit the bricks, beginning as soon as next month, letting legislators know we're out here, and will not go down quietly.

Get involved with and support the statewide organizations who will be in front on the fight. MSI, AGC, MSRPA, MLFDA, and others. Encourage and support National organizations (particularly NSSF, SAF and GOA) to become more involved.

Our best hope IMO is a massive, unified effort, right out of the gate... even before the next legislature is seated.

But for the moment, one step at a time.

Very much this, one step at a time.

Step 1. Vote, get your family out to vote, get your friends out to vote.

Step 2. See what the shake out is with regards to elected officials in the House of Delegates and the Senate. These are the folks that will submit the bills that may become laws. Not Frosh. Not Brown. Not Everytown/MOMS/MAIG/Bloomberg.

Step 3. Make a plane for the legislative session, for now, everyone needs to start checking their calendars for Tuesday, February 10, as that will be the 2nd annual "2A Tuesday" legislative day.

By Feb 10, just like last year, we will have a handle on the majority of the 2A related bills in both houses. This will be the day for everyone to show up and remind them we aren't going anywhere. This day is especially geared for those that cannot take a day of on short notice for the "gun bill days." This is the day for these folks to show up and be heard along with everyone else that can take a short notice day and will have the ability to come out on "gun bill day."

Step 4. Stay in the face of your elected official by e-mailing, calling, stopping by in person, faxing, to remind them that they represent you. Ask them for the numbers of folks that have contacted them, for and against a certain issue. Then ask them if they are going to represent the majority, regardless of what it is.

Step 5. Get you family, friends, and neighbors to do all of the above in Step 4.