Legislative Report #08 - February 03, 2023

Dear John,

Gun bills are now on the fast track for Committee hearings. Be sure to see the updated information in this report.


In this report:

  • UPDATE! NRA Frontlines Email on Senate Gun Bill Hearings
  • UPDATE! Eastern Shore 2A Activists' Bus Trip to Annapolis for Senate Hearings
  • SENATE GUN BILL DAY Hearings in Senate JPR Committee - Tuesday, February 7th @ 1 PM
  • Sign-up online on Monday, February 6th from 8 AM to 3 PM
  • UPDATE! Maryland State Police Presentation to House Judiciary Committee
  • 2023 Maryland General Assembly – Outlook PST Download 01-282023
  • Links to hearing schedules and bill synopses in PDF and links to website versions
  • 2023 Session Hearing protocols
  • Links to Maryland Gun Bills & COMAR Regulations

Links to vital information YOU need to know:






John H. Josselyn

2A Maryland

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REMINDER: MARYLAND SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO HEAR GUN BILLS TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 7th

-Join NRA-ILA Next Tuesday at the Capitol-


February 7th is fast approaching! And we need as many Pro-Gun advocates as we can get at the Capitol to testify against bills that will even further tread on the 2nd Amendment Rights of every Marylander.

The Bills will be heard at 1:00pm, on February 7th.

The NRA-ILA has Reserved Conference Room 415 in the James Senate Office Building the day of the hearing. We will be there from 9:00am until Noon. All Pro-2A individuals are welcome.

11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

CLICK HERE TO RSVP WITH NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS

CLICK HERE TO RSVP WITH NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS


We will have free NRA Gear, information on how to become more involved, Membership Sign-Ups and More! Please RSVP to help us get a rough head count.

In order to enter the building, you must provide a valid photo ID and pass through a security scanner. 

To testify before the committee, you have to have a MyMGA Tracking Account and MUST SIGN UP ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th FROM 8AM to 3PM

To sign up for a MyMGA Account, Click HERE (Please do not put NRA in the "Organization" field, unless instructed otherwise).

We will send you a reminder email on February 6th about Registering to Testify. 

If you have any questions, please contact me at 703-304-5114.

In Freedom,

Skye Riggleman

NRA-ILA Grassroots Field Coordinator

NC,VA,WV,MD,DE

UPDATED!

Eastern Shore 2A Activists Bus Trip to Annapolis for Senate Hearings

Who:

R.S. Mitchell of Atlantic Tactical Firearms Training, Jamie Wink of Winks Sporting Goods and Randy Morris of Wicomico 2A. are trying to organize a caravan of buses going from Salisbury to Annapolis (can make stops along the way at Cambridge and Easton) on February 7 to provide transportation to pack the halls and give testimony against these unconstitutional bills.


To reserve your seat, or for more information email: bryan@atftrainers.com.


What:

Trying to organize a caravan of buses going from Salisbury to Annapolis (can make stops along the way at Cambridge and Easton) on February 7 to provide transportation to pack the halls and give testimony against these unconstitutional bills.


Where & When:

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Bus leaves Salisbury, MD with passenger pick-up stops en route to Annapolis:


  • 5:45 am at Mitchell's Martial Arts in Salisbury Map it.
  • 6:30 am at the "old K Mart" parking lot in Cambridge This is a change!
  • 7:15 am at Walmart in Easton Map it.


Click here for Wicomico 2A's Facebook page.

Click here for Wink's Sporting Goods Website.

Click here for Atlantic Tactical Firearms Training website.

SENATE GUN BILL HEARING SCHEDULE NEXT WEEK:



  • Hearing: Tuesday, Feb. 7th @ 1 PM - Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee


Gun Bills Scheduled for Hearings



SB0001 Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023)

STRONGLY OPPOSE

 

SB0060 Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval

No Position Hearing Cancelled


SB0086 Rifles and Shotguns – Possession – Age Requirement (Raise the Age Act of 2023)

OPPOSE


SB0113 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2023)

OPPOSE


SB0159 Firearms - Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Registry - Establishment

No Position UPDATED!


SB0185 Maryland State Police Gun Center – Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders

No Position


Links to vital information YOU need to know:






Video tutorials on creating a "MYMGA" account and registering to testify:






Notes:

  • Written testimony is not required in order to testify
  • You can submit written testimony only if you wish
  • You can also register your position in favor or opposition without giving oral testimony or submitting written testimony

Maryland State Police Presentation Before House Judiciary Committee

On Wednesday, January 25th the House Judiciary Committee received a briefing from Maryland State Police on Handgun Qualification Licenses, Wear and Carry, and the impact of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen.


Click here to view the video recording of the presentation.


NEW! Click here to download the MSP's Power Point Presentation in PDF.

2023 Maryland General Assembly – Outlook PST Download 01-21-2023

This file is designed for those who are using Microsoft Outlook email client (not to be confused with Outlook.com email domain). It contains names, mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, photos, and links to legislators’ webpages. It also contains emails address groups for the Senate JPR and House JUD Committees. Other formats can be provided upon request.

Click here to download the latest PST file.

Maryland Gun Bills - 2023 Hearing Schedules and Synopses

2023 Session - Gun Bills

Synopses & Positions


Click here to view on 2A Maryland's website.

2023 Session - Gun Bills

Hearing Schedule & Positions


Click here to view on 2A Maryland's website.

Click to Download the PDF

Click to Download the PDF

2023 Session - Hearing Protocols - What You Need to Know

2023 Senate Witness Guidelines


2023 House Protocol & Hearing Guidelines

Help 2A Maryland by Joining the NRA

All recruiter commissions on new and renewal NRA memberships are used to help maintain 2A Maryland's website.

Maryland Gun Laws - Statutes & Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

Maryland COMAR

2022 Edition

Maryland Gun Laws

2022 Session Update


Click here for the Maryland General Assembly Website.
John H. Josselyn
2A Maryland

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