Dear MSI Member:
While we are still a bit short of money (please keep those contributions coming in!) we nonetheless are gearing up for the HQL suit on the premise that we will file it this Fall. One of the essential elements in any suit in federal court is “standing”
Many, including members of Maryland's Handgun Permit Review Board have asked and even speculated about the differences and definitions of a Review vs. a Hearing. Here is what you need to know about the differences between the two.
What is the status of Kolbe v. Hogan and how did we get here?
This tracker follows legislation and lawmakers in the Maryland General Assembly. It serves as an easily searchable gun and self-defense-related bill database for supporters of the right to keep and bear arms.
For a simpler view of bills MSI has taken a position on, please see the supplementary table below.
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Key:
Red ❌= Oppose
Green ✅= Support
Light Green ✅= Support with Amendment
Blue ℹ️= Informational Testimony Only (provides knowledge for the committee on the bill without taking a position)
Gray = Position Pending or None Taken
HOW TO TESTIFY
MSI Guide - Tips For Your Testimony in the Maryland General Assembly
To Sign-up to testify, you MUST make a MyMGA Account!
DO SO HERE
Should you talk to your lawmakers about issues that affect your right to keep and bear arms for self-defense? Absolutely!
Use these links to find the State lawmakers who represent you in the General Assembly and how to contact them.
Always be civil and speak on how a bill or bills directly affect you.
Find your representatives HERE
Committee Contacts can be found HERE
(Tutorial videos sourced from the MGA Website)
Sign-up for testimony HERE
Remote testimony is conducted via Zoom. Download it here.
All Committee Testimony Guidelines HERE
Maryland General Assembly YouTube Pages:
Main Page
Senate
Senate Judicial Proceedings
House
House Judiciary
Channel 1
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Channel 3
Channel 4
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