Kimerazor
Ultimate Member
I just received this email from our esteemed ... Well steaming pile.
I'm fuming! I called his office and the lady answering had no explanation for why my gun hasn't committed any violence. Furthermore, if I wanted a reply from O'Malley, I'd have to email him at
Governor.mail@maryland.gov
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Thank you for contacting me to express your thoughts on Senate Bill 281/House Bill 294 - Firearm Safety Act of 2013. As you may know, the Firearm Safety Act of 2013 passed both chambers and I signed it into law on May 16, 2013.
The Firearm Safety Act of 2013 contains several provisions that will make Maryland families safer from gun violence. Specifically, the law does the following:
Bans future sales of certain military-style assault weapons to civilians. Weapons purchased prior to October 1, 2013 would be grandfathered and there is no need to register those previously purchased in Maryland. Maryland manufacturers may still make and sell to military, law enforcement, and out-of-state dealers.
Reduces the allowable magazine capacity from 20 rounds to 10, making it harder for criminals to gun down, in succession, police officers, school children, or innocent bystanders, without having to re-load.
Requires common-sense licensing requirements for future handgun purchases, with fingerprinting, background checks, and training in order to prevent straw purchases, illegal gun trafficking, and the day-to-day gun violence in our communities. This provision does not apply to traditional hunting rifles or shotguns and a number of groups, such as law enforcement and military, are exempt.
Expands the definition of who is prohibited from possessing or buying a gun due to mental incapacity and dangerousness, to include those found not criminally responsible, incompetent to stand trial, voluntarily committed for more than 30 days, and involuntarily committed to a mental facility for any length of time. This insures the safety of the person who is mentally ill and that of the public at large.
Requires an individual who loses a regulated firearm, or whose regulated firearm is stolen, to alert law enforcement that the firearm is missing or face a civil fine (or a 90 day misdemeanor for a subsequent offense.)
Makes the use of “cop-killer” bullets, which penetrate protective vests, in a crime of violence a separate criminal offense.
The causes of gun violence are complex, multifaceted and not easily resolved. However, these common sense measures will save lives, reduce gun violence and keep guns out of the hands of criminals.
Your feedback and opinions are important to me and I truly appreciate hearing from you. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
Sincerely,
Governor Martin O'Malley
NRA Life Member
SAF Life Member
GRRN Supporter
I'm fuming! I called his office and the lady answering had no explanation for why my gun hasn't committed any violence. Furthermore, if I wanted a reply from O'Malley, I'd have to email him at
Governor.mail@maryland.gov
___________________
Thank you for contacting me to express your thoughts on Senate Bill 281/House Bill 294 - Firearm Safety Act of 2013. As you may know, the Firearm Safety Act of 2013 passed both chambers and I signed it into law on May 16, 2013.
The Firearm Safety Act of 2013 contains several provisions that will make Maryland families safer from gun violence. Specifically, the law does the following:
Bans future sales of certain military-style assault weapons to civilians. Weapons purchased prior to October 1, 2013 would be grandfathered and there is no need to register those previously purchased in Maryland. Maryland manufacturers may still make and sell to military, law enforcement, and out-of-state dealers.
Reduces the allowable magazine capacity from 20 rounds to 10, making it harder for criminals to gun down, in succession, police officers, school children, or innocent bystanders, without having to re-load.
Requires common-sense licensing requirements for future handgun purchases, with fingerprinting, background checks, and training in order to prevent straw purchases, illegal gun trafficking, and the day-to-day gun violence in our communities. This provision does not apply to traditional hunting rifles or shotguns and a number of groups, such as law enforcement and military, are exempt.
Expands the definition of who is prohibited from possessing or buying a gun due to mental incapacity and dangerousness, to include those found not criminally responsible, incompetent to stand trial, voluntarily committed for more than 30 days, and involuntarily committed to a mental facility for any length of time. This insures the safety of the person who is mentally ill and that of the public at large.
Requires an individual who loses a regulated firearm, or whose regulated firearm is stolen, to alert law enforcement that the firearm is missing or face a civil fine (or a 90 day misdemeanor for a subsequent offense.)
Makes the use of “cop-killer” bullets, which penetrate protective vests, in a crime of violence a separate criminal offense.
The causes of gun violence are complex, multifaceted and not easily resolved. However, these common sense measures will save lives, reduce gun violence and keep guns out of the hands of criminals.
Your feedback and opinions are important to me and I truly appreciate hearing from you. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
Sincerely,
Governor Martin O'Malley
NRA Life Member
SAF Life Member
GRRN Supporter
