Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval
Sponsor: Senator HoughCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Public SafetyStatus: First Reading Judiciary (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a person to apply for preliminary approval of a permit to wear, carry, or transport a handgun without completing a certified firearms training course; and requiring the Secretary of State Police to investigate an application for preliminary approval of a handgun permit, issue preliminary approval if the applicant meets certain requirements, and revoke preliminary approval and deny a handgun permit if an applicant does not complete a firearms training course within 120 days after receipt of preliminary approval.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Pennak, Mark | Maryland Shall Issue, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Spiker, D.J. | National Rifle Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carlin-Weber, Daniel | Individual | 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 Hough, Senator Houghlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Phelps, Ken | Maryland Episcopal Public Policy Network | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kemerer, Hannibal | Office of Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Goode, Willow | The League of Women Voters Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ruth, Laure | Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association