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Supreme Court shows interest in challenge to Md. assault weapons ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has shown interest in hearing gun rights advocates’ contention that Maryland’s ban on semiautomatic assault-style weapons violates the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, a […]
Gun rights groups renew high court challenge to Md. assault weapons ban
Gun rights advocates are again urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Maryland’s ban on semiautomatic assault-style weapons, with the possibility that a reconstituted and more conservative court will review […]
Supreme Court appears ready to strike down New York gun law
The Supreme Court seemed ready to strike down a restrictive New York gun permitting law, but the justices also conveyed some worry about a broad ruling.
4th Circuit stays challenge to Maryland handgun licensing requirement
A U.S. appeals court will withhold its consideration of a constitutional challenge to Maryland’s licensing requirement for would-be handgun purchasers until the Supreme Court rules.
Judge will not reconsider ruling to let gun rights activists sue arresting officer
A federal judge will not reconsider her decision permitting gun rights advocates arrested during a peaceful protest near the State House three years ago to sue the arresting Maryland Capitol […]
Frosh, gun rights group clash over coming Supreme Court decision
In dueling court papers, a gun rights group and Maryland’s attorney general differ on the consequences a coming U.S. Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of limits on carrying handguns […]
4th Circuit holds challenge to Md. handgun permit law, awaits high court ruling
A decision on the constitutionality of Maryland’s requirement that handgun permit applicants provide the state with a “good and substantial reason” to carry the weapon outside the home must await […]
Gun rights activists can pursue claim against arresting officer, judge says
Gun rights advocates arrested by a Maryland Capitol Police officer during a peaceful protest near the State House three years ago can pursue their lawsuit alleging their constitutional rights to […]
Gun rights advocates renew challenge to Md. assault weapons ban
Gun rights advocates have taken aim again at Maryland’s assault weapons ban, hoping a reconstituted and more conservative U.S. Supreme Court will consider and overturn a 2017 lower court ruling […]
4th Circuit revives gun dealer’s challenge to Md. law
A Maryland firearms dealer can pursue its constitutional challenge to the state’s law and regulations requiring would-be handgun purchasers to be licensed before they can buy the weapon, a federal […]
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland handgun law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand without comment a lower court ruling upholding the Maryland handgun permit law’s requirement that applicants provide the state with a “good and […]
Gun background checks smash records amid pandemic fears
Background checks required to buy firearms have spiked to record numbers in the past month, fueled by a run on guns from Americans worried about their safety during the coronavirus […]
