Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley presses lawmakers for handgun licenses for residents

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

First of all, his proposal is grossly unconstitutional as it can easily be argued that the license and $100 application fee put an undue burden on a protected civil right.

Second, isn't it interesting how the same people who railed against Voter ID laws on the basis that they would also put an undue burden on the protected right to vote have absolutely no problem infringing on everyone's Second Amendment rights?

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley will urge state lawmakers on Wednesday to pass legislation requiring residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun, but Second Amendment advocates hope to drown out his message.

Mr. O'Malley, a Democrat, will testify before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee in favor of his bill, which would also ban assault weapons, limit magazine capacities to 10 rounds and require prospective gun buyers to complete a safety course and pay a $100 application fee.

However, gun-rights advocates will descend upon Annapolis to rally against a bill that they say tramples on gun owners’ rights and won’t stop criminals who carry illegal guns.

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley presses lawmakers for handgun licenses for residents - Washington Times

 

[The Breeze]

First of all, his proposal is grossly unconstitutional as it can easily be argued that the license and $100 application fee put an undue burden on a protected civil right.

Second, isn't it interesting how the same people who railed against Voter ID laws on the basis that they would also put an undue burden on the protected right to vote have absolutely no problem infringing on everyone's Second Amendment rights?

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley will urge state lawmakers on Wednesday to pass legislation requiring residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun, but Second Amendment advocates hope to drown out his message.

Mr. O'Malley, a Democrat, will testify before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee in favor of his bill, which would also ban assault weapons, limit magazine capacities to 10 rounds and require prospective gun buyers to complete a safety course and pay a $100 application fee.

However, gun-rights advocates will descend upon Annapolis to rally against a bill that they say tramples on gun owners’ rights and won’t stop criminals who carry illegal guns.

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley presses lawmakers for handgun licenses for residents - Washington Times

Well said.

 

[hjmick]

And California is seeking to force gun owners to by insurance...

 

[eflatminor]

First of all, his proposal is grossly unconstitutional ...

Okay, but surely this will flummox the criminals...forcing them to obey the law, right???

 

[AmyNation]

I'm betting OMalley is a serious contender in 2016.

 

[Bill Angel]

In addition to questioning the bill’s impact on law-abiding citizens, Mr. Smigiel argued that the legislation’s licensing and training costs will discourage lower-income residents who might want to purchase a handgun for protection.

Above quote from Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley presses lawmakers for handgun licenses for residents - Washington Times

Baltimore has a large proportion of residents who are lower income. If their financial situation is so difficult that they cannot afford the licensing fee, how are they going to afford to provide a secure means (like a gun safe) in their homes in which to store the weapon?

 

[DiamondDave]

I'm betting OMalley is a serious contender in 2016.

He's a buffoon.. so he is right up there at the top for DEMs

 

[AmyNation]

I'm betting OMalley is a serious contender in 2016.

He's a buffoon.. so he is right up there at the top for DEMs

Lol! Well, I haven't been following his career, so I don't know much about him. However it was pretty clear during Obamas reelection race that he had his eye on 2016.

 

[DiamondDave]

If you or the country wants corruption, nanny state, the highest of tax rates, and the highest levels of spending.. he's your guy

 

[Bigfoot]

If you or the country wants corruption, nanny state, the highest of tax rates, and the highest levels of spending.. he's your guy

That's what they vote for ~shrug~

 

[OriginalShroom]

In addition to questioning the bill’s impact on law-abiding citizens, Mr. Smigiel argued that the legislation’s licensing and training costs will discourage lower-income residents who might want to purchase a handgun for protection.

Above quote from Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley presses lawmakers for handgun licenses for residents - Washington Times

Baltimore has a large proportion of residents who are lower income. If their financial situation is so difficult that they cannot afford the licensing fee, how are they going to afford to provide a secure means (like a gun safe) in their homes in which to store the weapon?

Who has a gun safe?

I've owned weapons for nearly 40 years and not a one has ever been in a safe.

A gun in a safe might as well be at the store.

The only way I might ever buy a gun safe is if I had collectables to put in there.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Who has a gun safe?

People with small kids.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I'm betting OMalley is a serious contender in 2016.

Yeah, it's been rumored.

 

[Bigfoot]

In addition to questioning the bill’s impact on law-abiding citizens, Mr. Smigiel argued that the legislation’s licensing and training costs will discourage lower-income residents who might want to purchase a handgun for protection.

Above quote from Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley presses lawmakers for handgun licenses for residents - Washington Times

Baltimore has a large proportion of residents who are lower income. If their financial situation is so difficult that they cannot afford the licensing fee, how are they going to afford to provide a secure means (like a gun safe) in their homes in which to store the weapon?

Who has a gun safe?

I've owned weapons for nearly 40 years and not a one has ever been in a safe.

A gun in a safe might as well be at the store.

The only way I might ever buy a gun safe is if I had collectables to put in there.

Same here. And the locks that now come with firearms (required by law) are always the first things to hit the trash can after opening the box.

 

[Bill Angel]

In addition to questioning the bill’s impact on law-abiding citizens, Mr. Smigiel argued that the legislation’s licensing and training costs will discourage lower-income residents who might want to purchase a handgun for protection.

Above quote from Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley presses lawmakers for handgun licenses for residents - Washington Times

Baltimore has a large proportion of residents who are lower income. If their financial situation is so difficult that they cannot afford the licensing fee, how are they going to afford to provide a secure means (like a gun safe) in their homes in which to store the weapon?

Who has a gun safe?

I've owned weapons for nearly 40 years and not a one has ever been in a safe.

A gun in a safe might as well be at the store.

The only way I might ever buy a gun safe is if I had collectables to put in there.

I guess that your home situation has no resemblance to that of the mother of Adam Lanza, who on Dec. 14 shot his mother four times while she slept in Newtown CT.
I guess that you also don't worry about someone breaking into your home and stealing your firearms while you are away from your home.

 

[AmyNation]

Theft from private owners accounts for roughly 15% of all illegal guns. I'd love for private citizens to be more active in preventing their guns from falling into the wrong hands.

 

[OriginalShroom]

Who has a gun safe?

People with small kids.

My son just turned 20 and I had guns his entire life.


Never needed a safe.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Who has a gun safe?

People with small kids.

My son just turned 20 and I had guns his entire life.


Never needed a safe.

Do you want a trophy?

 

[RoadVirus]

I'm betting OMalley is a serious contender in 2016.

With this piece of shit idea in mind? Not anymore.