District 31 Anne Arundel County
Second Amendment
Why I Support the Second Amendment
Sep 21st
I support the second amendment because I took an oath to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution and the Maryland Constitution and all of their amendments.
The Declaration of Independence recognizes the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Without the right to Keep and Bear Arms, we the people would have no defense against a tyrannical government. Additionally, without the right to bear arms, we would not have the ability to protect ourselves, our lives, or our property as the Founders so clearly intended.
I have always campaigned with the Second Amendment as one of my core issues. I More >
Second Letter to MD Attorney General Regarding Second Amendment
Aug 10th
To: Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler
Office of the Attorney General
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Regarding: Opinion of Law Request on Civil Rights
Dear Attorney General Gansler,
Thank you for your reply regarding the case of McDonald v City of Chicago and the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Given that my original request was somewhat generic in nature, I would like to take this time to be much more specific.
I request an opinion regarding a fundamental civil right – the right to keep and bear arms – within the state of Maryland. Specifically, I request your opinion on the likelihood that one More >
Attorney General Addresses Effect of Recent 2nd Amendment Ruling on Maryland Gun Laws
Jul 14th
The Maryland Attorney General addresses the effect of the recent Second Amendment Supreme Court case on Maryland Gun Laws.
Read his response to my letter by downloading the pdf. here: Attorney General’s Response
Letter to MD Attorney General Regarding the Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Second Amendment
Jul 1st
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202
Dear Attorney General Gansler,
In light of the most recent Supreme Court decision of MCDONALD ET AL. v. CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ET AL. No. 08–1521. Argued March 2, 2010—Decided June 28, 2010) regarding the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, I would like to know how the decision effects Maryland’s current policies, procedure and law regarding a Maryland Citizens right to carry a firearm regardless of concealed or open carry.
More specifically, does this ruling reverse the current Maryland standard of “good and substantial reason” for More >
