I just introduced a bll to repeal SB281

[MDFF2008]

sb281 made it illegal to use certain ammo, like ap in a crime. double illegal.

If I may speak freely, I think it's stupid to try to remove that. It's a criminal act. So what if it's double illegal? Are any of us going to be commiting criminal acts?

No, it just makes it look like we support criminals by trying to repeal a part of the law that targets criminals.

It also gives reps cover to vote against this bill since they can say "I"m pro-2a, but tough on domestic violence."

PLEASE, remove that part of the bill.

 

[VRODcz]

Thank you so much but to be honest with you. I don't have a high hope in Maryland to pass that bill unless we secede from Maryland.

 

[Schipperke]

Correct - thanks. Not to thread jack but for those interested here is the link:

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=02&id=sb0100&tab=subject3&ys=2015RS

Frankly, I like the separate even Bill better. It focuses the issue so well even a moron can understand it. Of course, it has to get out of committee. Let the anti's explain why self-defense shouldn't be good & substantial.

Three pages vs forty-five. After a couple pages, they stop reading. Obamacare ring a bell?

 

[DC-W]

Call Del Grammar directly for any input:

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/f...e&tab=subject6&id=grammer01&stab=01&ys=2015RS

 

[Jaybeez]

If I may speak freely, I think it's stupid to try to remove that. It's a criminal act. So what if it's double illegal? Are any of us going to be commiting criminal acts?

No, it just makes it look like we support criminals by trying to repeal a part of the law that targets criminals.

It also gives reps cover to vote against this bill since they can say "I"m pro-2a, but tough on domestic violence."

PLEASE, remove that part of the bill.

If matthew plinkertin had defended his home with an all copper bullet, or a green tip 5.56, or steel bird shot, or a future lead free ammo, he would have been charged under this staute.

food for thought.

 

[Jaybeez]

(b) [(1)] A person who lawfully possessed an assault pistol before June 1, 1994,
5 and who registered the assault pistol with the Secretary of State Police before August 1,
6 1994, may:
7 [(i)] (1) continue to possess [and transport] the assault pistol; or
8 [(ii)] (2) while carrying a court order requiring the surrender of the

Why are we deleting the "transport" part? This would not allow a person to transport an assault pistol that they legally possessed prior to the assault pistol ban.

that part was added when sb281 broadened the assault pistol law to cover rifles. they are just undoing the language. md already has seperate law for pistol transport, but didnt for the rifles they were banning.

 

[MDFF2008]

If matthew plinkertin had defended his home with an all copper bullet, or a green tip 5.56, or steel bird shot, or a future lead free ammo, he would have been charged under this staute.

food for thought.

Is Self Defense an affirmative defense to the charge?

I understand it's probally a poorly written law, but you have to understand the impact of perception.

When Jane Q Public hears that the bill will decriminalize using certain types of ammunition in a crime, it sounds bad, really bad in fact. Espeially since the media loves to focus on "war on women" themes.

I would hope the OP would consider changing that part. Perhaps instead of repealing it, change the law to say that a person who acts in self defense cannot be charged with the above. That way, it doesn't risk loosig support from women.

 

[Gryphon]

Three pages vs forty-five. After a couple pages, they stop reading. Obamacare ring a bell?

That only works for Dems reading Dems bills - you know, they have to pass it to find out what it says, and then realize that they eff'd it up later. Besides, Dems don't even start reading Repub's bills.

So I was referring to the minion voters - most of them (except the dead ones) can read three pages and may be bright enough to wonder why anyone in their right mind would object to clarifying that "self-defense" is a good and substantial reason. Anyway, enough thread jacking, just glad to see SB100 on the books.

 

[moojersey]

Thank you for your efforts

 

[drthv8r]

Thank you for doing this.

 

[moojersey]

Very happy with my new Reps so far. Cecil county should be proud. Del. Hornberger is a sponsor of Del. Grammer's bill to decriminalize guns, and Senator Norman is a sponsor of SB100 (wear and carry).

 

[JohnnyE]

Thank you, sir!

 

[JohnnyE]

Don't have time to go through it with a fine toothed comb today, but it looks like it is a step in the right direction. It doesn't get rid of everything that was FSA2013, but it is a step in the right direction. I really hope our legislators engage their brains, look at the statistics, and repeal most, hopefully all, of FSA2013. Actually, I take that back. There are a couple of things I like about FSA2013, Maybe all of 2% of it.

Came here looking for info on 2A Tuesday so I can work my calendar around it, and saw this thread title. Now I have some additional reading to do tonight.

If this is necessary, we're doomed.

 

[VG-10]

Thank you, for your efforts!

 

[BeoBill]

Thank you, Delegate! And God speed.

 

[rockstarr]

thanks for trying this and good luck, you're gonna need it...

 

[SW686]

Thank you!

 

[lawdog89]

Good luck. My wife and I have pretty much given up on Maryland and are hoping to move to North Carolina. I know were not alone out there. The liberals have destroyed this state.

 

[Jaybeez]

Is Self Defense an affirmative defense to the charge?

I understand it's probally a poorly written law, but you have to understand the impact of perception.

When Jane Q Public hears that the bill will decriminalize using certain types of ammunition in a crime, it sounds bad, really bad in fact. Espeially since the media loves to focus on "war on women" themes.

I would hope the OP would consider changing that part. Perhaps instead of repealing it, change the law to say that a person who acts in self defense cannot be charged with the above. That way, it doesn't risk loosig support from women.

i dont disagree with you at all.

 

[TheGunnyRet]

Thank You for your effort and time...