ASSOCIATED GUN CLUBS OF BALTIMORE, INC.
LEGISLATIVE OFFICE
P.O. BOX 20102 - TOWSON, MD 21284-0102410-296-3947 Email: LVP@ASSOCIATEDGUNCLUBS.ORG
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We join you in remembering those whose lives were taken.
September 11, 2001 The National September 11 Memorial and Museum |
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VICTORY! - Maryland State Police Comply with COMAR
Background:
Beginning sometime in 2010, a number of Maryland gun owners were denied "collector" status because the Maryland State Police (MSP) had no record of the regulated firearms the applicant owns. There is no requirement under COMAR that an applicant have firearms registered with the Maryland State Police, thus the Licensing Division was exceeding its authority.
This situation came to the AGC's attention in March of this year and the AGC immediately began inquiries with the Maryland State Police in an effort to determine exactly what was happening and why.
After numerous phone calls and over 100 emails over a 5 month period, the Maryland State Police finally agreed to meet with this Association's Legislative Vice President on Friday, July 29, 2011. Present at the meeting were Lt. Col. Stuart Russell (MSP), Lt. Beason and Cpl. Cusimano (MSP Licensing), Assistant Attorney General Mark Bowen and AGC's Legislative Vice President John H. Josselyn.
After several hours the meeting adjourned with Lt. Col. Russell's promise that the MSP would consider the AGC's position and arguments and make a final decision on the collector issue.
We have recently been informed by Lt. Col. Russell that the MSP is "stepping back" from its previous policy of requiring collector applicants have 2 or more regulated firearms already registered with the MSP before being granted collector status. Briefly stated, MSP is once again following COMAR.
We won.
AGC will continue to monitor this issue. |
Woollard v. Sheridan - The Saga Continues
This case is still in the United States District Court. Motions for summary judgement have been filed, and a decision on this very import case is expected in the near future. Maryland's Attorney General Douglas Gansler filed a memorandum in support of the Defendants' (Sheridan, et. al.) cross-motion for summary judgement and in opposition to the plaintiffs' (Woollard, et. al.) motion for summary judgement. The Attorney General's memorandum attempts to downplay the citizens' need for concealed carry permits. Mr. Gansler states "Outside of limited exceptions, Maryland does not require a permit to wear or carry a long gun outside of the home." Delegate Kevin Kelly has requested a clarification by the Attorney General regarding this statement in his Memorandum to the District Court. The Attorney General's response should be entertaining.
Click here for the MLFDA Newsline on Woollard v Sheridan
Click here for Delegate Kevin Kelly's Letter to the Attorney General of Maryland
Click here for the Attorney General's complete memorandum on Woollard v Sheridan
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REPORT: National Museum of the Marine Corps - AGC Bus Trip
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The AGC's Legislative Bus Trip to the National Museum was a success despite the low attendance. All of the reports describing the Museum as outstanding were correct, and visitors do need more than a single visit to see everything. The displays are in chronlogical order to better convey the history of the Marine Corps, and all of the displays are quite well done. Pictured in the photo the the right are Museum Docent Frank Matthews and Albert Corun, who is Arlington Treasurer Rusty Gunter's father-in-law. Frank Matthews was on the beach and Albert Corun was on board an ammunition ship stationed off shore. The Marines raised the United States flag over Mt. Suribachi on February 23, 1945; which just happened to be Albert Corun's 18th birthday.
Ted Bauer has been kind enough to share some of his museum photos: Click here |
UTAH Concealed Carry Permit Class - September 24, 2011 
Click here for Utah flyer in pdf |
 Special Offer for AGC Email List Members!
Every 4th of July for many decades, my wife and I have traveled to Sharpsburg, MD to enjoy the concert and fireworks display on the Antietam Battlefield; site of the bloodiest 1 day battle of the American Civil War.
Neither of us considered ourselves to be the "Bed and Breakfast" type until a minor twist of fate resulted in our first stay at the Inn at Antietam in Sharpsburg, MD . We enjoyed the experience so much that we have been staying at the Inn on the 4th of July weekend every year since, plus weekend getaways throughout the year.
During our most recent visit I approached the Innkeepers about the Inn offering a special discount package to members of the AGC legislative email list. I am pleased to report that Bob and Charles, the Innkeepers at the Inn at Antietam, have agreed to offer a special "Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free" package to AGC Legislative Email List members. Please see the coupon at the bottom of this email.
Click here for the Inn at Antietam website Click here to email the Inn at Antietam
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THINK! ...it isn't illegal yet.
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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
Article 1. That all Government of right originates from the People, is founded in compact only, and instituted solely for the good of the whole; and they have, at all times, the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their Form of Government in such manner as they may deem expedient. |
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SPECIAL OFFER for AGC LIST MEMBERS!
 
The INN at ANTIETAM Bed & Breakfast
in Historic Sharpsburg, MD
November 1st through December 22nd
Stay two nights & get the third night free!
(Except holidays and Special Events)
Some Conditions Apply - Contact the Innkeepers for Details
www.innatantietam.com - InnatAntietam@Juno.com - 301-432-6601
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