Maryland Shall Issue Files Suit Against the Maryland State Police

[zenMonkey]

This is really fantastic news. Thank you MSI, I will be joining up as soon as I finish this post.

 

[rh92]

 

[miben]

Here, here, glad to see someone has the balls.

 

[CrimsonJer]

Maryland Shall Issue, in association with the Associated Gun Clubs of Maryland, the Maryland Licensed Firearm Dealers Association, and several individual plaintiffs filed a complaint today in Baltimore County Circuit Court against the Maryland State Police (MSP) for the state’s failure to process firearm applications within the seven days mandated by Maryland law.

The MSP’s failure to comply with its statutory duty -- which MSP has admitted is taking closer to 55 than the required seven days -- infringes the fundamental constitutional right of Maryland citizens to purchase and keep firearms for purposes of self-defense in their homes, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, and puts them at risk while the bureaucracy takes its time to process citizen applications. The lawsuit seeks a court order compelling the MSP to process all firearms applications in seven days as required by law.

Additionally, the MSP’s failure to issue approvals has caused significant economic harm to licensed firearms dealers in Maryland. These business owners also risk civil or criminal sanctions if a firearm has been transferred to a purchaser whose application is later disapproved by the MSP.

We have requested an expedited review of this case given the nature of the harm brought against our members who are attempting to exercise a civil right. Additionally, the plaintiffs are listed as anonymous individuals - publishing their names would provide those persons looking to do harm notice that their potential victim is unarmed. For this reason, we ask that you do not speculate on their identity.

Complaint and filings attached. Understand MSI is limited in the questions we can respond to at the moment.

MSI is working multiple avenues to protect your rights. As disappointing as it is to have to go to court to protect a civil right, we are not shy about doing so.

Well, you pretty much just got me to finally join up with MSI. I'm a proud new member.

 

[RoadDawg]

This and Cecil County's action are very spirit lifting!

Indeed they are...

Is the NRA in anyway assisting in this and can the NAACP and or ACLU be brought in on this too? This also effects the ability of any minority buyers and dealers in the State to exercise there rights under 2A. Any additional "clout" that can be tapped into should assist in the fight.

 

[2ndsupporter]

Wonder if there are any members litigating this? Hmmm. Go msi

 

[Alphabrew]

Give them hell! Will join MSI!

 

[HiballHiside]

Maryland Shall Issue, in association with the Associated Gun Clubs of Maryland, the Maryland Licensed Firearm Dealers Association, and several individual plaintiffs filed a complaint today in Baltimore County Circuit Court against the Maryland State Police (MSP) for the state’s failure to process firearm applications within the seven days mandated by Maryland law.

The MSP’s failure to comply with its statutory duty -- which MSP has admitted is taking closer to 55 than the required seven days -- infringes the fundamental constitutional right of Maryland citizens to purchase and keep firearms for purposes of self-defense in their homes, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, and puts them at risk while the bureaucracy takes its time to process citizen applications. The lawsuit seeks a court order compelling the MSP to process all firearms applications in seven days as required by law.

Additionally, the MSP’s failure to issue approvals has caused significant economic harm to licensed firearms dealers in Maryland. These business owners also risk civil or criminal sanctions if a firearm has been transferred to a purchaser whose application is later disapproved by the MSP.

We have requested an expedited review of this case given the nature of the harm brought against our members who are attempting to exercise a civil right. Additionally, the plaintiffs are listed as anonymous individuals - publishing their names would provide those persons looking to do harm notice that their potential victim is unarmed. For this reason, we ask that you do not speculate on their identity.

Complaint and filings attached. Understand MSI is limited in the questions we can respond to at the moment.

MSI is working multiple avenues to protect your rights. As disappointing as it is to have to go to court to protect a civil right, we are not shy about doing so.

Can you answer these questions:

1. Is the AG or Court of Baltimore required to act quickly or can this be "lost" in the inbox until such a time they want to take it up?
2. Will the AG have a say in this case, because apparently he things SB281 is actually constitutional.

 

[capac2727]

Thanks MSI!! Looks like you guys are getting another donation!! :-)

 

[toncapone1]

Thank you MSI and all the members who have put in the effort to protect our rights

 

[gmhowell]

Can you answer these questions:

1. Is the AG or Court of Baltimore required to act quickly or can this be "lost" in the inbox until such a time they want to take it up?
2. Will the AG have a say in this case, because apparently he things SB281 is actually constitutional.

1. The filings request a speedy decision. The court can say 'fu' to this.

2. I believe the MSP has their own council. Even if this is the case, expect the AG to consult heavily on it.

 

[Mr H]

I'm not sure this is NRA territory, honestly...

It's not training, and it's not safety... It's not legislative, so no NRA-ILA.

It's not a direct and harmful infringement (though I suppose that could be open to interpretation), so no SAF.

The only "national" group I see that might have an interest here MIGHT be GOA... but that's pure wildthnk on my part.

What IS important, though (IMO), is that MLFDA is a party... If the DEALERS are bothered too, then that means something.

Also, on a very cursory read, the parties MAY include (however tangentially) any AGC and/or MSI member with an outstanding purchase at the time of filing. Happy to be corrected on that, though.

 

[PhoenixRizing]

Hell yes! Im so glad to see this and the news with On Target and Shooters Discount. There is some light shining on us MD gun owners today!

This is awesome news!

Stick it to 'em MSI!

Also glad to hear people are going to start getting their arms out of purgatory sooner rather than later.

Got a little something for MOM and von Frosh...

 

[BeerHunter]

My dues are on the way and if I can swing a donation, I'll include that, too!

Done!

 

[6Den]

Also, on a very cursory read, the parties MAY include (however tangentially) any AGC and/or MSI member with an outstanding purchase at the time of filing. Happy to be corrected on that, though.

I sure hope so -- I'm a member of both AND I bought a pistol today

Excellent work, Patrick and MSI!!

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Thank you, MSI.

And Patrick-U DA MAN!!!

I can hear their Collective Puckerholes tightening up all the way in Pikesville.

My Snake thanks you too.

 

[stlbluesaddict]

EXCELLENT!

 

[TrevorWills]

Great News!

 

[Blake_7.62]

THANK YOU to all involved!!!!!

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Sgt Preston here...

Thanks for all you do for us...

BUT realistically I don't expect to get much action from the court before Oct 1st...

Maybe we can appeal to (GRIN) the Governor...

Can you not piss in the punch bowl until we have all had a drink?