Missed that part. For new people reading, "prohibited" means that you can't legally own a firearm. If there are people applying for carry permits that can't possess a firearm, you can bet that they will be arrested if they are found with one. No way would they be in a position to appeal a rejection of a carry permit for a firearm if they aren't legally allowed to possess a firearm.Watching hearing again. Antis stated board has overturned MSP by granting permits to those that are prohibited.
And this is a big point made repeatedly in testimony, the vast majority that apply that the state of Maryland has already background checked to be able to possess a handgun - don't want to break the law - they are fearful of breaking the law. Moreover, as pointed out in testimony, the rate of crime by permitted carry holders in the US is less than even police officers.
Someone already prohibited from carrying a gun that has an illegally held firearm isn't going to bother with asking the police licensing division for permission to carry it, within restrictions, lol. Too much work, and likely to get them jailed.
Thus, regarding those pushing this bill, if they claim that the HPRB is allowing prohibited people to carry, they're lying.
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