HB-122 Assault weapons and Detachable Magazines - Possession and Transport by Nonresi

[dblas]

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=HB0122&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2014RS

Authorizing the possession or transport by a nonresident of the State of an assault weapon or a detachable magazine that has been legally purchased outside the State for the purpose of using the assault weapon or detachable magazine to participate in an organized military activity, a target shoot, formal or informal target practice, or a sport shooting event, having the assault weapon or detachable magazine repaired at a bona fide repair shop, or traveling through the State for a lawful purpose.

And the link to the Bill itself: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2014RS/bills/hb/hb0122F.pdf

 

[Mr H]

Other than to incorporate post-10/1 purchases of banned firearms by out of staters, I'm not seeing the point

 

[Inigoes]

Uh, it's already legal to do so now!

 

[Brooklyn]

Interesting.

 

[Brooklyn]

Other than to incorporate post-10/1 purchases of banned firearms by out of staters, I'm not seeing the point

That is the point..

 

[hdatontodo]

Do they need to add copycat category too?

 

[rwbow1969]

Kelly looking to make a place at the table for himself.

 

[dblas]

While it is "legal" per FSA2013, this actually specifically codifies it so there is no question and I believe he is also clarifying post 10/1 issues as well. We will know more was the bill is printed for release later today.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Needs to have Hunting added.

 

[Straightshooter]

Hunting is sport shooting, isn't it?

 

[dblas]

So, for those that wonder "why do this, it already the law?" I refer you to this: http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=142410

While the individual did not have the handguns properly stored for transport, the Violation of Assault weapons, is a big issue and apparently not a clear legally as some would like to think.

 

[Biggfoot44]

For a Bill intended to clear up ambiguity , the phrase *sport shooting* is too ambigous. "Sport" could be interpeted to refer to athleticism , or sporting event , or even somthing done for fun and recreation. Already instances in Md Code where possesion/ use of firearms for specifically hunting during season is allowed , and target/ recreational shooting prohibited , and vise versa.

Just add the extra phrase , and make it irrefutably inclusive.

 

[oupa]

Uh, it's already legal to do so now!

Appearently not if you're caught talking on the phone while driving... just saying!

 

[dblas]

For a Bill intended to clear up ambiguity , the phrase *sport shooting* is too ambigous. "Sport" could be interpeted to refer to athleticism , or sporting event , or even somthing done for fun and recreation. Already instances in Md Code where possesion/ use of firearms for specifically hunting during season is allowed , and target/ recreational shooting prohibited , and vise versa.

Just add the extra phrase , and make it irrefutably inclusive.

Or just clean the whole thing up and shorten to "all lawful activities."

 

[Raineman]

Needs to have Hunting added.

This.^^

You all want hunters to get more involved in the fight, here is an opportunity to do just that. Kelly needs to add it.

 

[Rack&Roll]

Notice how all Maryland laws are morphing into "permission" statutes rather than "not permissible"?

From the advent of civil society you could do what you wanted, unless there was a law restricting some activity that impeded or harmed other people directly.

Now, we are getting accustomed to laws "authorizing" activities. And those kinds of laws are as endless and infinite as the activities or interests that humans can dream up.

See where this is going?

 

[Benanov]

Now, we are getting accustomed to laws "authorizing" activities. And those kinds of laws are as endless and infinite as the activities or interests that humans can dream up.

Yes... and no.

This is a carve-out meant to claw back some of the abuse potential of FSA 2013 (nee SB281).

While an activity that has no law against it and an activity having a law specifically permitting it are no different - at least as far as a law-abiding person is concerned - after all, the activity is legal - it means a hell of a lot to the people caught in a grey area.

 

[Kilroy]

Wouldn't this let military members moving to the state keep their gun collection?

 

[Pinecone]

Uh, it's already legal to do so now!

In what way?

Only the transport THROUGH the state is legal, as that is covered under Federal law (FOPA).

But right now, a PA (or VA or WV or any other state) resident, that purchases a banned firearm on or after Oct 1, 2013, cannot bring that firearm into the state for a match or to shoot at the range or hunt or any purpose.

 

[Boxcab]

Hate to be negative, but I see this bill getting hijacked with bad amendments and being turned around.