Is anything going on state or federal level so that those of us living on the state line don't have to leave out weapon's home?
I live in WV on the state line with MD and have my WV state permit to carry (which I do). If I'm out running around and I need to run to say Lowes, Walmart or even the market I have to stop at my house and take off my weapon. This is getting to be a hassle. Is anything going on state or federal level so that those of us living on the state line don't have to leave out weapon's home?
The ongoing lawsuit in MD, as I see it, is being brought by/on behalf of RESIDENTS of MD. Even a favorable decision MAY not apply to non-residents seeking a MD permit. That alone WILL NOT cause MD to begin recognizing other state permits.
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Why wouldn't it?
It depends upon the wording in the decision. If the court directly addresses ONLY the issue with RESIDENT permits, MD could just be stubborn enough to claim that the decision impacts ONLY the RESIDENT permit process. IF there is ANY "wiggle room", MD may decide it can still impose a differing requirement upon issue of permits to non-residents. Indeed, many states DO impose additional requirements for non-residents seeking permits.
I agree, Maryland will only change their rules for issuing permits on a regular basis kicking and screaming. If they are forced to start being a little more reasonable with permits, they will read the court order very narrowly. Since it is a resident suing, the decision probably will deal with only residents though the opinion will probably not mention non-residents. Since some states will only issue permits to residents, Maryland will probably go the same way, and not become the welcoming state that people hope it will become.
Of course if Frederick County got their wish to allow local sheriffs issue permits instead of the MDSP, I think you would find a lot more permits issues in Western Maryland, and the Eastern Shore. Might not help with the non-resident permit issue though.
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