ASSOCIATED GUN CLUBS OF BALTIMORE, INC.
LEGISLATIVE OFFICE
P.O. BOX 20102 - TOWSON, MD 21284-0102
410-296-3947 Email: LVP@ASSOCIATEDGUNCLUBS.ORG
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Greetings!
The 2011 Session opened quietly but ominous storm clouds are on the horizon. We no longer enjoy a 6-5 majority in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee (JPR) and the voting mix of the House Judicial Proceedings Committee (JUD) is uncertain. In the Senate, 37 incumbents remain, 7 former Delegates are now Senators, and 3 new members with no legislative experience in the Senate. The House of Delegates now has 111 incumbents and 30 new members. Over the next 4 years, your participation (or lack of participation) will determine the direction gun legislation will take. Martin O'Malley, riding on the crest of his decisive 2nd victory over Robert Ehrlich has no concern about being re-elected. Thus, he has nothing to fear if he decides to promote a Glendenning style gun control agenda. The recent attack in Tucson has already become a springboard for gun control legislation across the nation which is being promoted by legislators who are not above exploiting a tragedy. See you in Annapolis, John H. Josselyn
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HB 9 Carry Permit Reciprocity - Hearing - 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 25th
Delegate Mike Smigiel's carry permit reciprocity bill will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee in Room 101 of the House Office Building. If passed, this bill will cause Maryland to recognize concealed carry permits issued by Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Pennsylvania. This is the first step toward having full reciprocity which will make Maryland concealed carry permits valid in these states.
Click here to read or download HB9 (Note: West Virginia was omitted by Legislative Services and will be added to the scope of the bill by way of amendment when Delegate Smigiel introduces his bill before the Committee.) Your support is needed to advance this bill. Last session, this same legislation failed in a 10-10 tie vote. Please focus your efforts on the following members of the committee (remember to keep your communications polite and respectful): Joseph Vallario, Jr. - Chairman Kathleen Dumais - Vice Chair Curt Anderson Sam Arora Jill Carter Luke Clippinger Frank Conway Susan Lee
Kiefer Mitchell Jr Luiz Simmons Geraldine Valentino-Smith
Kris Valderama
Click here to E-mail members the House Judiciary Committee
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Senator Frosh Trolls for Sponsors for Anti-Gun Legislation
The following is the text of an actual email sent by Senator Frosh to members of the Maryland Senate requesting that they co-sponsor his (Frosh) gun control bills.
From: Frosh, Brian Senator
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:10 AM
Cc: Senate of Maryland
Subject: Cosponsor Request
Dear Colleague:
I am writing to ask you to consider cosponsoring two bills I plan to introduce.
One prohibits detachable gun magazines with capacities of more than 10 rounds.
The other directs the Secretary of State police to deny a dealer license to a gun store if a person ineligible for a license will be involved in the ownership or management of the establishment. This bill also enhances the record keeping and reporting obligations of gun dealers and allows the Secretary of State Police to suspend the licenses of dealers who fail to comply.
I have final copies of both bills and would be pleased to share. Please contact my office if you would like to cosponsor these bills: extension 3124.
Sincerely,
Brian Frosh
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Maryland Legislative Information Service - 2011 Session New Features
The Maryland Legislative Information Service (MLIS) has implemented a number of significant improvements which enhance a citizen's ability to monitor the activities of the Maryland General Assembly in "real time" rather than waiting for updates to appear on the MLIS web site.
For a number of years, it has been possible to listen either live to recording of the Senate and House floor sessions. This feature is still available. See "Useful links..." below.
Perhaps the most significant changes are in the committees where the fate of most bills are decided. It is now possible to listen to the audio of Senate committee hearings live in "real time" or recordings of the committee hearings. Better still, the committee hearings in the House committees are now available in "real time" audio AND video or audio and video recordings. See "Useful links..." below.
Prior to 2011, the "up-to-the-minute" service including the latest information on the status of bills, House and Senate proceedings, and profiles was available only to paid subscribers. The "up to the minute" service is now available free of charge to all users of the MLIS website.
Click for more information on the MLIS "up to the minute" feature
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Civic Action Email System - New and Improved!
The Civic Action Email System has been totally revamped. It has a new look and is far more user friendly. Additional enhancements are in the works. Give the system a try; it is one of the easiest ways to communicate with your elected officials.
Click here for the Civic Action Email System
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Useful Links During the 2011 Session
Bill Listings - By Subject - 2011 Legislative Session
2011 Legislative Session Information - Maryland General Assembly
Note: All of the links above are available on the AGC Website's Legislative Page.
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Catholic Church Supports Gun Control and Eventual Ban on Firearms
| Written by CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service | | Sunday, 16 January 2011 04:00 |
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The Catholic Church's position on gun control is not easy to find; there are dozens of speeches and talks and a few documents that call for much tighter regulation of the global arms trade, but what about private gun ownership?
The answer is resoundingly clear: Firearms in the hands of civilians should be strictly limited and eventually completely eliminated.
But you won't find that statement in a headline or a document subheading. It's almost hidden in a footnote in a document on crime by the U.S. bishops' conference and it's mentioned in passing in dozens of official Vatican texts on the global arms trade.
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 Give me a reason for freezin'!
To all fellow AGC members and shooting sports supporters,
I am participating (again) in the Deep Creek Dunk to benefit Special Olympics of Maryland. The Deep Creek Dunk is the lesser known of the Winter Water events held by the Special Olympics of Maryland to gather donations. As many of you know, I have been participating in both the Chesapeake Bay Plunge and the Deep Creek Dunk since the beginning.
I know that this year has been hard for many of us. Please consider making a donation in any amount toward this worthy cause. You can donate directly via the link below. If you prefer, you can mail your contribution to me at:
Michael Bruzdzinski
P.O. Box 501
Owings Mills, MD 21117-0501
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Special Olympics - Maryland.
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****************************************************************************** Thank you again for your support of Special Olympics of Maryland. Sincerely,
Michael Bruzdzinski
Monumental Rifle and Pistol Club member B&S Personal Safety and Firearms Education, LLC co-owner
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Keep Your Email Address and Profile Up to Date!
You can update your email address and interest profile (sublists such as AGC Newsletter, Gun Shows, Bus Trips, Hunting, Concealed Carry, etc.) at any time by clicking on the "Join Email List Icon below. A as current list member, you will be sent an automated email asking you to log on to the server and update your information.
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John H. Josselyn, Legislative Vice President
Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc.
P.O. Box 20102 Towson, MD 21284-0102
Email: lvp@associatedgunclubs.org
Webpage: www.associatedgunclubs.org
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