December Update

Get Ready for the 2022 Legislative Session

Now more than ever, it's critical that supporters of the Second Amendment make their positions known before our lawmakers. Testimony for this legislative session continues to be conducted virtually via Zoom. While this may blunt the emotional impact of in-person testimony, it also provides an opportunity for more citizens to have their voices heard in Annapolis. If you have a quiet space and a good internet connection, you too can make an impact. To prepare your testimony, use our helpful guide to navigate the process. Included are key tips to make your oral and written testimony impactful and strong.

Our '22 Gun Bill Tracker is up and running to keep you up to date throughout the legislative session. The first pre-filed bills (those filed ahead of session) will be made available to be posted soon. Gun Bill updates are added to the tracker including MSI's testimony, how lawmakers vote, and how to contact them.

January Membership Meeting

MSI Members are invited to join us virtually on Saturday, January 8th at 1:30p for our next meeting. We will provide an in-depth look at what to expect and how to participate during the Maryland General Assembly's 90-day Legislative session that begins January 12th. Members will receive a meeting link via email prior to the event. Get the latest updates on MSI lawsuits as well as other happenings which affect your right to keep and bear arms. As always, questions and comments are encouraged. Not a member yet? Join today!

Badge Renewals at the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore

Current AGC badge holders must renew their badges by January 31st to keep current and can renew HERE. Stickers for renewing members renewing can be obtained during range operating hours. Renewing members are not required to do another range orientation (but it is always a good idea to brush up on the rules!). All new range badge buyers must complete a range safety orientation.
The next available orientation day is January 16th. Please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/walk-msi
Read more about AGC membership requirements HERE.

The AGC is a great place to shoot and continues to improve its grounds and add new events. Do not miss out on MSI range events in the coming year!




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MSI Bill Tracker - 2024 Maryland General Assembly Regular Session

2023 Gun Bill Tracker Graphic

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

Drop this link in your preferred calendar app to subscribe to live updates from the tracker https://bit.ly/3Z67kMq

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.

  1. Emails are ok.
  2. Phone calls are better.
  3. Visits are the best.

Find your representatives HERE
Committee Contacts can be found HERE

 

 

(Tutorial videos sourced from the MGA Website)

House of Delegates Protocols

Senate Witness Guidelines

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
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4

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