Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications
Sponsor: Nicholaus R. Kipke (District 31)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Clarifying that personal protection or self-defense can qualify as a good and substantial reason to wear, carry, 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 (21)
MGA witness listFAV 17FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hale, Terry | Cecil County Councils Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Burke, Michael | Maryland Shall Issue | Oral |
| FAV | Spiker, D.J. | National Rifle Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carlin-Weber, Daniel | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cheakalos, Paul | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeTello, Nicholas | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Kipke, Delegate Kipkelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Klaus | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Magruder, Keith | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Novotny, Katie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Sharpless, Bradford | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| UNF | Herren, Karenlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Burton, Evelyn | Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Alliance | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association
UNFShapiro, MelanieMaryland Network Against Domestic ViolenceRegistered for: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence