Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns
Sponsor: Frederick County SenatorsCommittee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from prohibiting certain licensed bow hunters from openly carrying a handgun under certain circumstances in Frederick County and Washington County during deer hunting season.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 8Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kelkye, Ben | Western Maryland Sportsmen's Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Frederick County Senators, Frederick County Senators | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Folden, Senator Foldenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association