Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 2/10 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 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 | LaMotteo, Michelle | Maryland Shall Issue | Position only |
| FAV | Pennak, Mark | Maryland Shall Issue, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carlin-Weber, Daniel | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cheakalos, Paul | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeTello, Nicholas | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Love, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Novotny, Katie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kemerer, Hannibal | Office of Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Herren, Karenlobbyist | Individual | 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