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Annapolis, MD
- Jul 13, 2012
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Hogan doesn't need to be pro-gun. Chris Christie isn't and look how far he's getting. Hogan could just ignore guns for as long as possible and it wouldn't hurt him.
Hogan doesn't need to be pro-gun. Chris Christie isn't and look how far he's getting. Hogan could just ignore guns for as long as possible and it wouldn't hurt him.
Even if Hogan does allow 'Self Defense' as a 'Good and Substantial' reason, doesn't the somewhat arbitrary approval process still stand? Can there still not be long, drawn out investigations into a an applicants 'suitability' to be granted a permit? I hope I'm wrong and that G&S would be de facto 'Shall Issue'.Thank you all for meeting me here today. I have informed my new Superintendent to immediately right a wrong that has reoccurred for many years in Maryland.
Citizens should have the ability to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors. More specifically, they should have the ability to choose. I don't think you'll find a law abiding Marylander that disagrees.
That's why I'm proud to announce a change in our Good and Substantial law in the great state of Maryland. Effective immediately, I have instructed Superintendent Pallozzi to start processing applications for Conceal Carry Licenses allowing 'Self Defense' as a 'Good and Substantial' reason on the application. No longer will Self Defense be a disapproving factor for law abiding folks in Maryland who want to Conceal Carry. Anyone not otherwise restricted from owning or carrying a firearm will be approved.
....said Hogan
The End
I see what you did there.
As much as I hate the current political atmosphere in the MD legislature....you can't possibly compare New Jersey 2A issues to ours. The masses in NJ are apathetic to 2A issues.
Even if Hogan does allow 'Self Defense' as a 'Good and Substantial' reason, doesn't the somewhat arbitrary approval process still stand? Can there still not be long, drawn out investigations into a an applicants 'suitability' to be granted a permit? I hope I'm wrong and that G&S would be de facto 'Shall Issue'.
As much as I hate the current political atmosphere in the MD legislature....you can't possibly compare New Jersey 2A issues to ours. The masses in NJ are apathetic to 2A issues.
And this differs from Maryland how?
And this differs from Maryland how?
Isn't there that whole (perhaps) arbitrary 'interview' process to deal with and a (perhaps) arbitrary background investigation? I don't think it's anywhere near as easy as meeting the requirements to just own a gun. But yes, you do need a valid G&S to even get the ball rolling.Good and Substantial is the linchpin in the entire process. Without a "Good and Substantial" reason, you're denied. Self Defense is not currently recognized as a Good and Substantial reason. If "Self Defense" is recognized as a "Good and Substantial" reason, you'll be approved as long as you pass the requirements to own a gun.
That's my understanding anyway.
Geographic percentages don't mean much. The DC 'burbs, Balt City , and Balt 'burbs by themselves make the majority of population, and of voters.
Isn't there that whole (perhaps) arbitrary 'interview' process to deal with and a (perhaps) arbitrary background investigation? I don't think it's anywhere near as easy as meeting the requirements to just own a gun. But yes, you do need a valid G&S to even get the ball rolling.
I'm hoping that Hogan raddles the cage and does it vigorously! That's what the people want... they want change! I'm not sure if he would be a 2 term governor because he's already meeting resistance when it comes to cutting taxes. He wants to cut taxes but the dems are pissed that we have a republican governor so they're doing what they can to make him fail. It doesn't matter if he is the best man for the job, they're pissed because he's not "one of them". His idea of bipartisanship is already starting to go away because of those that would rather take vengeance on the governor for being a republican instead of addressing the issues and working with him to make our state better.
Source? You haven't been paying attention. Source is Dblas who published it after receiving permission. I'll try to get to the computer and scrape it up.Source?
If we were to take him at his word, should this not be a done deal per the remarks made in the closed door meeting?
If the Superintendent can change G&S, can he also change the other processes?
ie, Interview, references, etc?
But what everyone seems to miss is that the Dems in the General Assembly take their marching orders from the Senate President and Speaker of the House who in turn take their marching orders from the Dem Party of MD and the DNC.
We know that if a legislator steps out of line of the national party platform on gun control without permission to do so, they simply let them wither on the vine with no support for future legislation or election campaigns.
I can't tell you how many legislators with Ds after their name that I talked to that admitted in private that they were on board with our issues while at the same time saying that they couldn't support them for those exact reasons.
As long as the national platform on guns remains what it is, there will be no mass shift in the MGA Dems.