Maryland House Passes Two Gun Control Bills

By Tom Knighton

The state of Maryland has plenty of gun control. It also has plenty of violence in Baltimore despite all that gun control. Or should I say because of it?

Either way, the state doesn’t seem interested in trying something different. Nope, it’s going to double down on the gun control path.

The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Monday to bills that would ban 3D printed guns and require background checks for all sales of long guns, such as shotguns and rifles.

The bills are among the priorities of gun-control advocates, but just as strongly opposed by gun-rights supporters.

After the background-check bill was approved on a 90-49 vote, a couple of observers on the House balcony shouted: “We will not comply! We will not comply!” — a slogan favored by gun rights supporters, indicating they won’t follow the bill if it becomes law.

Under current law, background checks are required for long guns only when purchased at licensed dealers.

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Supporters argue that long guns are just as dangerous as handguns, and that background checks should be required for all sales of long guns. They note that a shotgun was used by a …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms