House Judicial Proceedings - THE GUN BILLS - LIVE FEED

[Biggfoot44]

Chairman's point is that second offense of 4-203 is already automatically Felon in possesion.

 

[DC-W]

Says that there have been 15 firearms-related homicides in PG County so far.

 

[DC-W]

45 non-fatal shootings there so far this year.

 

[Not_an_outlaw]

Witness in support. Concerns about discretion. Wants a notice requirement. 14.4.4.5 statute allows discretion.
PG cop for - Bill gives tool to reduce crime. Thinks criminals will think twice if caught. Threw out a bunch of stats.

 

[DC-W]

They've recovered 70 handguns from traffic stops and over 200 from all interactions in 2017

 

[DC-W]

Asst. Professor from JHU testifying in support of this bill.

 

[Schipperke]

If Conaway is this concerned, than allow good people to carry legally.

The hypocrisy is thick in the MGA.

Twilight-zone material indeed

 

[Biggfoot44]

Remember that 33%.

 

[Raineman]

Enforce the laws on the books, .

Which I think Vallario has emphasized a few times today.

 

[DC-W]

76% of sentences are suspended for repeat offenders.

 

[DC-W]

Baltimore City Chaplain testifying in support of HB1396

 

[Minuteman]

All this actual violent crime, no wonder people want to carry firearms. Don't forget it is extremely difficult to get a W&C permit. This bill is not about getting after FELONS, they are already facing 5, 15, or life sentences for their crimes. This is a minor add on penalty that criminals don't care at all about, but will affect otherwise law-abiding citizens.

Just carrying a firearm should not be a crime in and of itself.

Carrying a gun is NOT a VIOLENT crime. I don't think some of these people understand this. Not everyone that carry's gun is a criminal.

 

[Not_an_outlaw]

JHU witness says prior gun convictions is best indicator of future crime. Wow! Didn't know that. Supports mandatory sentences for gun crime.
Now, a preacher up. Supports law. 7 year old child. Was being disobedient and hurt himself. Not sure what he's saying other than too much crime, need more laws.

 

[Minuteman]

How does preventing an otherwise law-abiding citizen the Right to carry a gun (even if they do it unlawfully); prevent violent crime?

YES!!! get rid of G&S !!!!!

 

[iH8DemLibz]

BINGO!

 

[Minuteman]

Kittleman. just won 100 internets!

 

[Not_an_outlaw]

Legislator stating if Maryland had eliminated G&S would prevent good people from being caught up in the law. Go girl!

 

[DC-W]

Delegate Kittleman suggesting that the state of MD get rid of "Good and Substantial" so that this bill would have little risk of effecting otherwise law abiding people, therefor making this bill OK.

 

[FGT1958]

Yes! Way to go Kittleman!

 

[DC-W]

This bill only pertains to the illegal wearing and carrying of a firearm.