Hitting the bars for a night out in Maryland and want to bring your firearm? Unfortunately, this situation does not have a simple yes or no answer. The law is strict when it comes to mixing guns and nightlife, and it is crucial you understand the consequences. Your...
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What’s the status of Maryland’s handgun licensing law?
It can be difficult for people who want to be responsible gun owners to keep up with the laws – not just here in Maryland but in neighboring Virginia and Washington, D.C. That’s not getting any easier. In November, a panel of federal court of appeals judges ruled...
What MD gun owners need to know about “Jaelynn’s Law”
Those who have been advocating for stricter laws around the safe storage of guns and ammunition were pleased with the signing of a new law in May of this year that adds a penalty for those convicted of unsafe storage of a loaded weapon. Unfortunately, that law was...
State lawmakers want to crack down on gun-related violent crimes
Democrats may have a wide majority in both houses of the Maryland legislature, but that hasn’t stopped Republicans from putting forward a package of bills aimed at tackling violent crime – particularly those where a firearm is involved. They’re counting on support...
When can Maryland parents face charges for unsafe gun storage?
For most responsible gun owners, keeping their weapons out of their children’s hands is one of their highest priorities. Even most parents who take their children to gun ranges or hunting don’t want them to access their firearms without their knowledge. Maryland, like...
What may happen to my child for having a gun on school grounds?
Gun crimes in Maryland may be dealt with harshly so the defendant learns a lesson about their actions with a gun. If your child is the one facing a gun charge, a few factors may affect what happens to them. Your child took a gun from your house and took it to school....
Carroll County incident leads to drug and gun charges
Police are empowered to seek drugs as part of drug violation charges in some cases but not in all others. In general, law enforcement officers hold to the doctrine of probable cause when they are seeking evidence or entering private property. This means that police...
Harford County shooting leads to drug and gun charges
One of the issues with drug charges has nothing to do with the dangers involved in using them. Competition between drug dealers can lead to violence that destroys communities, and the transportation of drugs between jurisdictions can lead to new crimes in different...
Traffic stop in Maryland leads to gun and drug seizure
A routine traffic stop on the morning of Sept. 9 led to the discovery of marijuana and two loaded handguns according to a report from the Maryland State Police. A 23-year-old man, a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old teen were taken into custody in connection with the...
Maryland traffic stop leads to drug and gun charges
The Maryland State Police have reported that a routine traffic stop in Wicomico County on the evening of March 22 led to the discovery and seizure of a semi-automatic handgun and more than 12 pounds of marijuana. A 30-year-old man has been charged with marijuana...