Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications
Sponsor: Senator HoughCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Clarifying that personal protection or self-defense can qualify as a good and substantial reason to carry, wear, or transport a handgun for purposes of the issuance by the Secretary of State Police of a permit to carry, wear, or transport a handgun.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Frankel, Shumel | Givati Rifle and Pistol Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | pennak, mark | Maryland Shall Issue | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Boston, Frank | NRA | Position only |
| FAV | Gass, Ryan | Practical Training Professionals | Oral |
| FAV | Farmer, chuck | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ferguson, Jesse | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hough, JoeyLynn | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Novotny, Arthur | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hough, Senator Houghlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | kurtis, mike | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | novotny, katie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | sharpless, perry | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Phelps, Kenneth | Maryland Episcopal Public Policy Network | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gentle, Trish | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Position only |
| UNF | Ruth, Laure | Women's Law Center of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association