ASSOCIATED GUN CLUBS OF BALTIMORE, INC.
LEGISLATIVE OFFICE
P.O. BOX 20102  -  TOWSON, MD  21284-0102
410-296-3947  Email:  [email protected]
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MARYLAND ANNUAL MACHINE GUN REGISTRATION
BASS PRO - GUN PRIMER WEEKEND EVENT
REMEMBERING THE BRAVE - EASTERN ARMED FORCES MEMORIAL MATCH
AGC Bus Trips - Survey Coming
MARYLAND ANNUAL MACHINE GUN REGISTRATION

�4-403 of the Maryland Criminal Law Article, requires, that except in the calendar year it was purchased, every machine gun in this State shall be registered with the Secretary of the State Police annually during the month of May. Also, every machine gun shall be registered within 24 hours after its acquisition. Failure to comply with this law is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the State penitentiary for a term of not more than ten years.  Maryland law further requires that each Machine Gun Registration Form, filed with the Secretary, shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable registration fee of $10.

The problem is, the Maryland State Police have not updated the annual registration form, and they are NOT sending the form in the mail as they have done for decades.  The "pdf" version of the annual machine gun registration form on the Maryland State Police web site is 2 years out of date.

The Maryland State Police Licensing Division is telling those who call about not receiving the updated form that they should download the old 2009-2009 form on the MSP website, scratch out the 2008-2009 and write in 2010-2011. This is great is you have internet access, but presents a real problem for those who don't.

What happens to those who forget to register because they never received this year's form is unknown at this time.

Despite the fact that the Maryland State Police are the cause of this potential debacle, machine gun owners are still responsible for filing the registration forms as required by law.

If you own a machine gun, you have until the end of this month (Monday, May 31, 2010) to have your form in with the Maryland State Police.

The AGC has a file copy of the original form which we have updated to show the registration year. This form in "fillable pdf" format was created by the AGC from the MSP's original Word file and is available on the AGC's web site. The "AGC"pdf form has been "not disapproved" by the MSP. However, AGC assumes no liability for the use of this form.

Keep the form on file, if the MSP does not change it, and your address and inventory have not changed, you can simply change the applicable years at the top of the form and reprint the form.


BE SURE TO SEND 2 COPIES AND ASK FOR 1 STAMPED COPY TO BE RETURNED TO YOU AS PROOF OF YOUR COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW.

Note:
  • As this email was being prepared, we were informed that after prodding by the AGC, the 2010-2011 form will be available on the MSP website "soon"...
  • We were also informed by the MSP that the paper registration forms were mailed "last week"...
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BASS PRO - GUN PRIMER WEEKEND EVENT
7000 Arundel Mills Circle
Hanover, MD 21076

May 14, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Gun Primer Event
Seminar schedule - Friday, May 14

6pm "Right Gun, Right Caliber"
Whether it's a shotgun, rifle or handgun you're interested in, this seminar will review the important considerations for a new gun purchase.

7pm "It's The Law"
A complete review of local laws and ordinances. Get the facts about transporting and carrying your firearm.

8pm "Reloading Basics"
Why should you reload? Learn all about selecting equipment, proper reloading techniques, and tips and tricks to ensure success.

Seminars for Saturday, May 15 & Sunday, May 16

1pm "Right Gun, Right Caliber"

2pm "It's The Law"

3pm "Reloading Basics"

4pm "What Is CCW?"
Learn what you should expect from a Conceal and Carry Weapons class, what it costs, who is eligible to get a CCW permit, and how to sign up for a class.

Giveaways for attendees include a Remington Gun and a Hornady Reloading Press & Accessories.

A $25.00 Bass Pro Gift Card will be given out at each of the seminars.
Remington Trigger Locks and additional miscellaneous vendor giveaways will also be available.

For link to Bass Pro information:  Click here
REMEMBERING THE BRAVE - EASTERN ARMED FORCES MEMORIAL MATCH

MAY 28 - 30, 2010
HELD AT QUANTICO ON THE MARINE BASE
 
In 2009, following the Marine Corps Rifle Team's participation in the second annual Armed Forces Memorial Match in Byer's Colorado a number of Marines decided to volunteer their personal time in the development of a similar match to be held on the East Coast. They
collaborated with the Remembering the Brave Foundation, the Quantico Shooting Club, M1s for Vets, the NRA, and a number of other wonderful organizations to develop a plan that will rapidly make this one of the most popular matches in the country. I am certain this year's match will be one of the most memorable matches you will ever fire as we make a commitment to annually remember 14 American heroes.

Each year the program will honor the memories of 14 military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country and for the ideals of freedom and justice around the world. The magnificent trophies will bear the names and images of the service members
honored each year and the winners of each match will be permanently engraved on the trophies. This match is a Registered Match with the NRA who has graciously waived their standard fees. Registrations and Match fees are indicated in the match bulletin listed on the following website. Team Match fees will be made at the match.
 
The program will include 1000 yd, 800 AG, and JCG matches.
 
To register now, visit:
http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchInfo.cgi?matchID=5691
 
For information :
http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/RTB%20BULLETIN%20_2_.pdf
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John H. Josselyn, Legislative Vice President
Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc.
P.O. Box 20102 Towson, MD 21284-0102
410-296-3947