ASSOCIATED GUN CLUBS OF BALTIMORE, INC.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT - SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
P.O. BOX 20102 - TOWSON, MD 21284-0102
410-296-3947 Email: LVP@ASSOCIATEDGUNCLUBS.ORG
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Greetings!
With the October 1st implementation date of O'Malley's gun law less than 3 weeks away, things are really heating up.
Since the AGC first broke the story about the Governor ordering gun purchase information to be shared with other state agencies, pressure has been mounting on the O'Malley administration and the Maryland State Police.
Due to public outcry, the Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review Committee (AELR) has taken the unusual step of holding public hearings on the proposed COMAR regulations.
AGC has a new email system specifically designed to allow your voice to be heard by the AELR committee. Even if you cannot attend the rally and hearing, you can still make your views known to the Committee.
See the articles below.
NOTE:
New list members can view previous emails on this and other topics in our email Archives. Click here.
John H. Josselyn
Legislative Vice President
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COMAR Hearing Rally in Annapolis - Monday, September 23, 2013
An outdoor rally in support of gun rights will be held ON Lawyers Mall at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 23, 2013.
Join us in Annapolis for a massive show of support for the 2nd Amendment.
Details to follow.
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Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review Committee Hearing (AELR)
COMAR Public Hearing
Monday, September 23, 2013
1:00 P.M. Joint Hearing Room
Legislative Services Building
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
Subject: Public Hearing
Re: Emergency Regulations
DLS Control No. 269-13
Department of State Police:
Weapons Regulations: Regulated Firearms
COMAR 29.03.01.01-.58
Emergency Regulations
DLS Control No. 270-13
Department of State Police:
Weapons Regulations: Handgun Permit Unit:
COMAR 29.03.02.01-.14
NOTE: The subject of this hearing is limited to the regulations required to be promulgated by the Department of State Police pursuant to the provisions of Senate Bill 281, Chapter 247 of the Acts of 2013 and the conformance of the regulations to the enacted law. For those who wish to testify, the sign-in sheet will be available at 11:00 A.M.
For written testimony, 25 copies should be sent to the AELR committee by Friday, September 20th, or brought to the Department of Legislative Services Building, Room 110, by 11:00 A.M. on the date of the hearing. One and a half hours each will be allotted for proponents and opponents of the regulations.
Sign-up sheets will be located in the lobby immediately outside the Joint Committee Hearing Room in the Legislative Services Building.
Mailing address for written testimony if you cannot attend or prefer to mail your testimony:
Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review Committee
c/o Department of Legislative Services
Legislative Services Building
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
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COMAR: What is the difference between a regulation and a statute?
The Legislature enacts statutes.
Administrative agencies adopt, amend and repeal regulations under the authority granted to them by statutes. Unless the Legislature has created an exemption, agencies must follow the procedures in the Administrative Procedure Act when adopting, amending or repealing regulations.
To access the Annotated Code of Maryland (statutes) click here.
To access the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) (regulations) click on COMAR Online link.
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"Comment on COMAR" New AGC Email System
In anticipation of the AELR Committee hearing and the 30 day public comment period on the proposed SB 281 COMAR regulations, the AGC developed a new email system "Comment on COMAR" which was specifically designed for public comment on the proposed SB 281 COMAR regulations.
Please keep in mind that your comments must be limited to the proposed COMAR regulations as written. Do not waste time on SB 281 as that is no longer up for debate.
Feel free to email us with any problems you find in the proposed COMAR (not just you don't like it) based upon the provisions in SB 281 or suggestions for revisions to the proposed COMAR regulations to make them more fair to law abiding gun owners. Click here to submit suggestions.
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Beretta USA Donates 92FS Pistol To Take Back Maryland PAC 
Take Back Maryland, the state's premier 2nd Amendment Political Action Committee announced that Beretta USA has donated a 9mm Model 92FS pistol with 2 standard 15 round magazines. A drawing will be held in the near future and the pistol will be awarded to the winner. All persons who have joined the Take Back Maryland PAC are eligible. (Winner must be a Maryland resident and legally eligible to receive the pistol - no cash equivalent) (Magazine transfer will take place legally outside of Maryland per SB 281) Details to follow. Click here to join, and donate to Take Back Maryland PAC.
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TAKE BACK MARYLAND 2nd Amendment PAC
Maryland's Premier 2nd Amendment Political Action Committee (PAC) is now actively seeking new members and support.
Help us to Support and Defend the 2nd Amendment!
Click Here to Join & Support Take Back Maryland
Want to help but can't afford to make a large donation at this time? You can schedule periodic donations to Take Back Maryland on your credit card in any amount that suits your personal budget.
Take Back Maryland | PO Box 1346 | Laurel, MD 20725-1346
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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. As a 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
410-296-3947
Email: lvp@associatedgunclubs.org
Webpage: www.associatedgunclubs.org
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