LongTom
Active Member
I apologize if this question has already been asked. I used the search feature, but I didn't find anything to my liking. I am not a lawyer, and I am asking to learn.
I am here to ask questions about possible future situations involving an honest citizen running into trouble for possession of "2013 MD Gun Ban" legally grandfathered firearms.
1. What would happen if a citizen fails to provide proof that their weapon(s) are grandfathered? Sure, you could say that the burden of proof rests on the state, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't try confiscating your firearms as "evidence," dragging you into court, or even arresting you. Wouldn't they? If it hasn't happened yet, I would bet that it does, eventually.
I've heard horror stories about difficulty and damage reclaiming a confiscated firearm.
2. Does anybody have information of cases from any other states where otherwise legal firearms were confiscated on similar grounds?
3. Here's another question. If a citizen wants to take his grandfathered firearm out and about to use, would you think it to be advisable to bring the bill of sale along with to avoid possible harassment about it?
4. What would a citizen do that had an otherwise legal firearm that was modified in some way (replace butt stock with pistol grip, etc), that was now made illegal due to the ban, but modified before the ban?
If you say, "No," then how would they go about enforcing their new law?
Any information would be helpful. Thanks.
I am here to ask questions about possible future situations involving an honest citizen running into trouble for possession of "2013 MD Gun Ban" legally grandfathered firearms.
1. What would happen if a citizen fails to provide proof that their weapon(s) are grandfathered? Sure, you could say that the burden of proof rests on the state, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't try confiscating your firearms as "evidence," dragging you into court, or even arresting you. Wouldn't they? If it hasn't happened yet, I would bet that it does, eventually.
I've heard horror stories about difficulty and damage reclaiming a confiscated firearm.
2. Does anybody have information of cases from any other states where otherwise legal firearms were confiscated on similar grounds?
3. Here's another question. If a citizen wants to take his grandfathered firearm out and about to use, would you think it to be advisable to bring the bill of sale along with to avoid possible harassment about it?
4. What would a citizen do that had an otherwise legal firearm that was modified in some way (replace butt stock with pistol grip, etc), that was now made illegal due to the ban, but modified before the ban?
If you say, "No," then how would they go about enforcing their new law?
Any information would be helpful. Thanks.