Bill would try to reconcile Maryland medical-cannabis program with firearm eligibility despite federal constraints Delegate Robin Grammer's HB 365 seeks to protect firearms purchase and carry rights for qualifying medical cannabis patients under state law; supporters want a state-level fix but critics point to ongoing federal Schedule I rules that still bar users from possessing firearms.

A new bill in Maryland aims to protect the firearm rights of medical cannabis patients, but federal law poses significant hurdles that could complicate the effort.

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State police propose 24-hour security-breach notice for firearms dealers; industry calls it duplicative (SB 160) Maryland State Police told the committee that Senate Bill 160 would require licensed firearms dealers to notify the licensing division within 24 hours of events compromising mandated security features so state compliance can inspect; industry groups opposed, calling the requirement duplicative of ATF and local reporting.

Maryland's proposed SB 160 could change the way firearms dealers report security breaches, but critics say it could create unnecessary confusion and duplication.

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Bill would exempt permit holders and law enforcement from Maryland's 7‑day handgun waiting period Senate Bill 27 seeks to eliminate the 7‑day waiting period for handgun purchases by current handgun owners, permit holders and (retired) law enforcement, arguing modern electronic NCIC checks and recent court precedent have removed the original need for a delay. Firearms groups and dealers testified in favor; no opposition panel offered in the hearing.

A new bill in Maryland could eliminate the 7-day waiting period for handgun purchases, sparking a debate on modernizing gun laws in light of rapid background checks.

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Maryland General Assembly repeals handgun permit regulations in House Bill 353 Maryland legislators eliminate handgun permit provisions affecting state firearm regulations.

Maryland's House Bill 353 could redefine who can carry handguns and under what circumstances, igniting fierce debates over Second Amendment rights and public safety.

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