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  • Mark75H

    MD Wear&Carry Instructor
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    Sep 25, 2011
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    It would probably be the Asst AG assigned to MSP. At least it would settle the issue.

    Other AAG's have been assigned such work in the past. I wouldn't say "probably" at all
     

    rbird7282

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    You know nothing about me and obviously have no knowledge of my efforts in fighting for your rights in this state since WAY before you decided to join us and help. Since you don't know me I will tell you a little about me, I have no problem having discussion with someone especially when they have as much "cred" as swinokur does and he is misinforming people instead of stating that it is in his opinion. Saying IANAL and then giving an interpretation of the law doesn't give you a pass when folks like yourself are going to read threads like this and get arrested for doing something that is against the law.



    I have had this and the other laws that pertain to the handgun statutes interpreted by lawyers, a few of them actually, for the classes I give and they have interpreted it exactly as I have stated. They are criminal defense attorneys also, in case you were wondering and they also happen to specialize in the 2A laws here in Maryland. Unlike other folks on this forum that post things and have nothing more but what their buddy told them or a belief that they are right, I have actually consulted legal professionals practicing law in my state. I do this so that when I teach this in my classes, I am giving students the best possible information I can give them to keep them from losing their 2A rights in a socialist state like this one.



    As far as being an industry partner goes, look at the last class I posted prior to making the comment. I do not rely on the members of this forum to populate my classes for one and I would hope that, unlike yourself, they would appreciate me sharing the knowledge I have from actual lawyers and not the guy at the gun shop. If you don't appreciate that then I'm sorry and you should follow their advise and stop wherever you want and not worry about it and so should everyone else that wants to be the test case for the law and what the law makers intent was.



    Short of that, I am who I am and I say what I think, sorry if you didn't like it but it won't be stopping anytime soon.



    Swinokur said he's not an attorney and is stating his opinion. You are doing the exact same thing but it's different because you believe you're right. Just because you've spoken to lawyers about it means nothing. They will have differing opinions based upon their interpretation of the law. In the meantime, I'll stop for gas on the way home from the range and not worry about it. To each his own.
    Do the lawyers you spoke with know of any cases in MD where someone was charged and convicted for illegal transport ONLY due to stopping to or from the range, gunshop, etc?


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    Biggfoot44

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    Aug 2, 2009
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    Our conversational frustration aside , I don't think this is a good one to go poking the bear with a stick .
     

    swinokur

    In a State of Bliss
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    Apr 15, 2009
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    Upon reflection, I agree. As was pointed out, we can pretty much conclude what an AG opinion would be.

    Best to leave it alone and do what you feel comfortable with.
     
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    3rdRcn

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    Upon reflection, I agree. As was pointed out, we can pretty much conclude what an AG opinion would be.

    Best to leave it alone and do what you feel comfortable with.

    First, for those that think I was giving my opinion, that is not nor was not the case. The opinion I was giving was that of not one, not two, but three separate criminal defense attorneys that practice this type of law here in Maryland and do it for a living. I would prefer not to become a Frosh test case but if that's what you want to do then feel free to do so. Don't get butt hurt because your opinions are not in line with multiple attorneys and somehow you think yours are correct and theirs aren't. I'm going with theirs and we'll see how it works out for you should you get stopped, hope it doesn't cause you to loose everything you own, including your 2A rights trying to find out if YOUR opinion is correct.

    As I stated in a previous post, which was not stated to be an opinion and was being stated as fact. If you want to give an opinion then by all means do so, but please make it clear for those that are less educated that it is YOUR opinion and don't think that because you post IANAL that exonerates you from anyone having issue with what you are saying.

    I absolutely agree with not poking the bear on this issue and everyone please proceed with caution when traveling to and from authorized places with firearms in your vehicles.
     

    swinokur

    In a State of Bliss
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    Apr 15, 2009
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    An opinion, even a legal one, is still an opinion, not a fact, no matter how much you claim to the contrary. The only way this is decided is if a court gives a ruling. Then by stare decisis that becomes the controlling precedent.

    The fact you claim was more opinions, even if from lawyers.

    You are entitled to your own opinion.

    You are not entitled to your own facts

    IANAL
     

    swinokur

    In a State of Bliss
    Patriot Picket
    Apr 15, 2009
    55,394
    Westminster USA
    I think this has been beaten to death.

    So people should do what they feel comfortable with.

    Me, if I need gas or a sammy, I'm stopping along my route of travel

    :)
     

    3rdRcn

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    Sep 9, 2007
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    An opinion, even a legal one, is still an opinion, not a fact, no matter how much you claim to the contrary. The only way this is decided is if a court gives a ruling. Then by stare decisis that becomes the controlling precedent.

    The fact you claim was more opinions, even if from lawyers.

    You are entitled to your own opinion.

    You are not entitled to your own facts

    IANAL

    Again you miss the point of my statement.
     

    Biggfoot44

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    Aug 2, 2009
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    Until there is actual case law regarding a highly vague Statute , we are left with spirited debating within ourselves .

    I'm NOT Volunteering to be a test case.

    Even IF we had willing volunteers to be test cases , this isn't in my opinion the best place to expend them .

    I have frequently pointed out the subject is actually 5 different conversations . There is inherently conflict between convo #1 & convo #5 .

    I keep telling myself I'll walk away from this online , but ask me in person ( at many 2A events ) and I'll freely give my take on a wise approach.
     

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