District 31 Anne Arundel County
Letter to MD Attorney General Regarding the Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Second Amendment
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 the issuance of a carry permit? If not, why not?
Additionally, will Maryland continue with its practice of placing specific limitations on carry permits such as someone only being permitted to carry to or from work or while carrying large sums of cash?
As you might expect, I have many constituents who heard about the decision on June 28th. As result there are questions being asked that I am not able to answer. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.
Constitutionally yours,
Delegate Don Dwyer, Jr.
Anne Arundel County District 31
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about 2 months ago
The language is clear and irrefutable. “Congress shall make no law restricting or abridging the posession of a firearm.”
What needs to be clarified about THAT? Additionally, AK, AZ, and VT all have laws on the books now that allow UNLICENSED carry/conceal. Truly the 2nd Amendment at its best, and my money says that the crime rates in those areas will drop from being considered Hot LZ’s.
I would like to see the same in MD. Gun bans only take weaponry away from the good guys. Bad guys wontr care and will get weapons anyway.
about 2 months ago
i would like to know as well do to the recent nature of the area i live in “pg” i would feel safer and more confident in my work as an hvac repair man who is contracted in the worst areas, i carry daily, refrigerant, large spools of copper and money in order to purchase equipment on the spot at distributors, i have been help up for my copper by men with knives as well as boys in large groups, the police cant do anythign about it or cant be there to prevent it.
about 2 months ago
Well done, Dad! I look forward to hearing what he has to say.
about 2 months ago
Thanks Don,
Thanks for being a voice for us. Keep up the good fight!
May God bless you deeply and good luck in the coming election.
See you Monday at the parade.
Larry Bullen
about 2 months ago
Thanks for your comments, I will post the reply here if I get one.
about 2 months ago
A bit late on a response, but I look forward to an answer from the AG. I am a recent Florida CCW license holder which allows my 2nd ammendment right to conceal carry in PA but not in Maryland. With Gang uptick and personal crime I should have the right to protect my family. The assembly gun-phobes need to understand that a majority of legal firearm owners have fully educated themselves on responsible tactical ownership.
RD- Glen Burnie
USCCA member