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Maryland Summary of Bills

Wednesday, March 14, 2001

This Week, Your Lawmakers will Focus on Your Firearms FreedomsFirearms-related legislation pending in the Maryland General AssemblyNote - NRA-opposed bills are in italicsState SenateSB 209Bulletproof Body Armor - Restrictions on Possession, Use, and Sale OpposedSB 218Actions Reserved to the State - Lawsuits Against Gun Manufacturers and Dealers by or on Behalf of Local Governments  SupportB 220Self-Defense Act - Rule of Law SupportSB 250Family Law - Domestic Violence - Possession of Firearms OpposedSB 282Crimes - Bulletproof Body Armor - Drug Trafficking SupportSB 384Minor`s Access to Firearms - Felony pposedSB 475Firearms Offenses - Project Exile SupportSB 758Handgun Sales - Shell Casing Requirement - Repeal SupportSB 869Sound Level Limits and Noise Control - Shooting Sports Clubs SupportHouse of DelegatesHB 185Firearms - Handgun Shell Casing Requirements - RepealSupportHB 305Bulletproof Body Armor - Restrictions on Possession, Use, and Sale OpposedHB 622Firearms Offenses - Project Exile SupportHB 806Self-Defense Act of 2001 SupportHB 851MNCPPC - Prince George`s County - Prohibits Gun Shows - MC/PG 123-01  OpposedHB 1264MNCPPC - Montgomery County - Prohibits Gun Shows - MC/PG 131-01  OpposedContact your state lawmakers about the legislation listed above today!!
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North Carolina: Update on Permitless Carry

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Monday, November 17, 2025

North Carolina: Update on Permitless Carry

Last week the North Carolina General Assembly briefly returned from recess and re-referred Senate Bill 50, Freedom to Carry NC, to the House Rules Committee.

Gun Control Advocates Hope to Create Patchwork of Peril to Suppress Civil Rights

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Monday, November 24, 2025

Gun Control Advocates Hope to Create Patchwork of Peril to Suppress Civil Rights

Preemption laws offer legal protection for gun owners, but only when they are enforced.

Ninth Circuit Grants Rehearing En Banc in NRA-Supported Challenge to California’s Ammunition Background Check Requirement

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Ninth Circuit Grants Rehearing En Banc in NRA-Supported Challenge to California’s Ammunition Background Check Requirement

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted rehearing en banc in Rhode v. Bonta—a case backed by the National Rifle Association and California Rifle and Pistol Association.

California: Governor Newsom Signs Gun Control Bills Into Law

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Monday, October 13, 2025

California: Governor Newsom Signs Gun Control Bills Into Law

For someone who has claimed to be"...deeply mindful and respectful of the Second Amendment and people’s Constitutional rights,” Governor Gavin Newsom has once again proven that actions speak louder than words.

A Dozen Towns in New Jersey Have Nullified Carry Permit Fees Through an Initiative Backed by NJFOS, NRA, and CCRKBA.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

A Dozen Towns in New Jersey Have Nullified Carry Permit Fees Through an Initiative Backed by NJFOS, NRA, and CCRKBA.

On November 25th, Howell, in Monmouth County, became the 12th municipality in New Jersey to refund all or substantially all the fees required to obtain a permit to carry. The list now includes towns in ...

Ruger Next Target in Threat-Based Gun Control

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Monday, November 17, 2025

Ruger Next Target in Threat-Based Gun Control

The inch was seemingly given, so it is not surprising to see pursuit of the mile.

U.S. House Passes Reconciliation Bill, Removing Suppressors from the National Firearms Act

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

U.S. House Passes Reconciliation Bill, Removing Suppressors from the National Firearms Act

Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1 the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act, completely removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA).

Florida: House Judiciary to Hear Pro-Gun Bill Repealing Adult Age Restrictions Tomorrow!

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Florida: House Judiciary to Hear Pro-Gun Bill Repealing Adult Age Restrictions Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, December 2nd, at 8:30 AM, the Florida House Judiciary Committee will hear pro-gun House Bill 133, which restores the ability for young adults to lawfully purchase firearms. Use the Take Action link below to contact the ...

NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Invalidate Hawaii Carry Restriction

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Monday, November 24, 2025

NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Invalidate Hawaii Carry Restriction

Today, the National Rifle Association and the Independence Institute filed an amicus brief in Wolford v. Lopez, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging Hawaii’s law that forbids carrying on private property open to the ...

Stemming the Criminal Tide in Chicago—Feds Step Up Enforcement

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Monday, November 24, 2025

Stemming the Criminal Tide in Chicago—Feds Step Up Enforcement

In August, the Trump White House released an article titled, Yes, Chicago Has a Crime Problem — Just Ask its Residents, which pointedly noted that for “13 consecutive years, Chicago has had the most murders of ...

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