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- Sep 16, 2009
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In 2009 she published this statement about a bill that she was on of two sponsors for,
"Handgun Permits Bill
I am co-sponsoring HB 470 with Delegate Riley to help reduce the excessive requirements to be able to receive a handgun permit. This bill repeals a part of a law governing a finding that must be made by the Secretary of State Police for the issuance of State handgun permits. Currently the Secretary of State police must find that an applicant ‘has a good and substantial reason to wear, carry, or transport a handgun, and that a handgun permit is necessary as a reasonable precaution against imminent danger.’ This condition that ‘imminent danger’ to the applicant is required for the issuance of a handgun permit is an unnecessary regulation of the right to bear firearms. Our Second Amendment right is being overly limited under current law."
Thanks for the info. That is a ray of hope. Delegate Dan Riley was rated "A" by the NRA, a rarity for Maryland Democrats. We invite Delegate James and her staff to come out to the rally this Saturday. A great way to meet local constituents. Hope to see a good crowd tomorrow!