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NSSF- The Firearms Industry Trade Association
Maryland Dealer Bill to be Heard Thursday
Contact the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Today
On Thursday, February 20, the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee is scheduled to hear Senate Bill 816. While the bill has been titled, the “Firearms Dealers’ Safety Act,” it does nothing to promote public safety, but it does mandate burdensome and even some unattainable requirements for firearms retailers. See below for a full breakdown of the requirements set forth in SB 816.
FFLs should contact the Senate Judicial Proceedings Chair, Sen. Will Smith at 410-841-3634, and Vice-Chair (also sponsor of the bill), Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher, at 410-841-3137 today to voice your concerns and opposition to SB 816. Let them know how this bill will affect your business operations.
Senate Bill 816 requires the following of those who possess a Maryland Regulated Firearms Dealer License:
Requires electronic keeping of records of all receipts, sale, and other dispositions of firearms
Requires records to be updated within one (1) business day after the acquisition of a firearm
Requires records to be updated within seven (7) days after the sale or disposition of a firearm
Requires video and audio recording of all receipts, sales, disposition and for that video and audio to be kept for one (1) year
Requires video and audio recording be made available to following: The Secretary, federal agency in connection with an investigation, party to a civil action after receiving a subpoena or discovery request
Requires dealers to develop and keep written standard operating procedure to protect inventory from theft, to include: Locks, Exterior Lighting, Surveillance Cameras, and Alarm System
Prohibits firearms dealers from hiring an employee who is prohibited from possessing a firearm and requires criminal background checks be conducted on all employees annually, to include finger printing
Requires a dealer to maintain liability insurance for the acts of another using a firearm sold, rented, transferred by the licensed dealer in the amount of $2 million
Requires dealers to report the theft of any firearm to law enforcement immediately upon discovering the theft
During business hours requires:
Firearms be stored in locking display case or another secure location inaccessible to customers
Render all firearms displayed to customers inoperable with a trigger lock or another mechanism
Outside of business hours requires all firearms to be locked in:
A vault, safe, or reinforced display case with shatterproof glass
Firearms dealers are already some of the most heavily regulated businesses in Maryland. Senate Bill 816 will not promote safety, but will cause undue burden on lawful businesses, and perhaps drive some out of business.
Again, please contact the Senate Judicial Proceedings Chair, Sen. Will Smith, at 410-841-3634, and Vice-Chair (also sponsor of the bill), Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher, at 410-841-3137 today to voice your concerns and opposition to SB 816.
craziness 1) liable for how long ?
2) If the sale was for a regulated gun doesn't this make MD liable ? Dealer only proceeded after authorization from MDSP
NSSF- The Firearms Industry Trade Association
Maryland Dealer Bill to be Heard Thursday
Contact the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Today
On Thursday, February 20, the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee is scheduled to hear Senate Bill 816. While the bill has been titled, the “Firearms Dealers’ Safety Act,” it does nothing to promote public safety, but it does mandate burdensome and even some unattainable requirements for firearms retailers. See below for a full breakdown of the requirements set forth in SB 816.
FFLs should contact the Senate Judicial Proceedings Chair, Sen. Will Smith at 410-841-3634, and Vice-Chair (also sponsor of the bill), Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher, at 410-841-3137 today to voice your concerns and opposition to SB 816. Let them know how this bill will affect your business operations.
Senate Bill 816 requires the following of those who possess a Maryland Regulated Firearms Dealer License:
Requires electronic keeping of records of all receipts, sale, and other dispositions of firearms
Requires records to be updated within one (1) business day after the acquisition of a firearm
Requires records to be updated within seven (7) days after the sale or disposition of a firearm
Requires video and audio recording of all receipts, sales, disposition and for that video and audio to be kept for one (1) year
Requires video and audio recording be made available to following: The Secretary, federal agency in connection with an investigation, party to a civil action after receiving a subpoena or discovery request
Requires dealers to develop and keep written standard operating procedure to protect inventory from theft, to include: Locks, Exterior Lighting, Surveillance Cameras, and Alarm System
Prohibits firearms dealers from hiring an employee who is prohibited from possessing a firearm and requires criminal background checks be conducted on all employees annually, to include finger printing
Requires a dealer to maintain liability insurance for the acts of another using a firearm sold, rented, transferred by the licensed dealer in the amount of $2 million
Requires dealers to report the theft of any firearm to law enforcement immediately upon discovering the theft
During business hours requires:
Firearms be stored in locking display case or another secure location inaccessible to customers
Render all firearms displayed to customers inoperable with a trigger lock or another mechanism
Outside of business hours requires all firearms to be locked in:
A vault, safe, or reinforced display case with shatterproof glass
Firearms dealers are already some of the most heavily regulated businesses in Maryland. Senate Bill 816 will not promote safety, but will cause undue burden on lawful businesses, and perhaps drive some out of business.
Again, please contact the Senate Judicial Proceedings Chair, Sen. Will Smith, at 410-841-3634, and Vice-Chair (also sponsor of the bill), Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher, at 410-841-3137 today to voice your concerns and opposition to SB 816.
craziness 1) liable for how long ?
2) If the sale was for a regulated gun doesn't this make MD liable ? Dealer only proceeded after authorization from MDSP