ASSOCIATED GUN CLUBS OF BALTIMORE, INC.
Legislative Report - August 26, 2014
P.O. BOX 20102 - TOWSON, MD 21284-0102
410-296-3947 Email: LVP@ASSOCIATEDGUNCLUBS.ORG
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2014 NRA-ILA Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium
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The 2014 NRA-ILA Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at The University of Baltimore.
Focusing on recent developments in our nation's courts and legislatures regarding the Second Amendment, speakers at this year's event will discuss and debate current Second Amendment developments and related issues. The symposium will feature top Second Amendment scholars and attorneys discussing topics that range from the history of the Second Amendment to current Second Amendment litigation in Maryland and across the nation, to the nuts and bolts of legal practice in both defending and advancing gun owners' civil rights.
This event promises to present a thought-provoking discussion of one of the most relevant and important freedoms in the Bill of Rights. Each registrant will receive valuable information including panelists' written materials on their respective subjects- an excellent source for future reference. For guests who are attorneys, this year's event may once again meet state requirements for continuing legal education. The event, including all materials, food and beverages, is free. Event details below:
NRA-ILA Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium
Saturday, October 11, 2014
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
University of Baltimore
Learning Commons
1415 Maryland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(Registration and continental breakfast from 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
*Parking will be free at the adjacent lot on campus
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CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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Strategic Decision Tree for Determining Which Candidates to Support
In a perfect world, the only thing that really matters is how a legislator votes on gun rights, political party affiliation and motivation are lesser consequence. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world and sometimes we need to work with what we have. Even those who don't believe in gun control but still vote against us can sometimes be helpful. By working behind the scenes, they can sometimes remove or modify egregious provisions in legislation before it becomes law. Likewise, legislators who belong to the majority party are more likely to have sufficient credibility within their party to influence the course of events.
As a general rule:
If all of the incumbents and candidates are Pro-2A:
An incumbent has more experience and has established a network which makes the incumbent more effective.
If 2A ratings are equal: Support the incumbent.
If ratings are not equal, even if the challenger has a higher rating, support the pro-2A incumbent. You cannot expect loyalty from an incumbent when the incumbent knows that the 2A community will abandon the incumbent for a louder, but as yet unelected, challenger. If there is no pro-2A incumbent, or an anti-2A incumbent:
Support the Pro-2A challenger who is most electable. The "firebrand" pro-2A legislators may appeal to the 2A community, but they generally are generally less likely to be elected, except in certain rural districts. Remember: Overall, gun owners are only about 40% of the state population.
"Firebrand" 2A legislators are generally less effective in passing legislation than their quiet pro-2A colleagues. Remember, we need the help of moderate and neutral legislators to pass good gun rights legislation.
If the incumbent is a Anti-2A Senator, and has a Pro-2A challenger(s):
An anti-2A incumbent is a clear sign of a non-2A friendly electorate. Vote for the most electable Pro-2A challenger (remember the power of the incumbency and "Firebrand" concepts previously noted). If the incumbents are Anti-2A Delegates, and have a Pro-2A challenger(s): Voting districts can have from 1 to 3 Delegates, depending on the district.An anti-2A incumbent is a clear sign of a non-2A friendly electorate.
Vote for the single most electable Pro-2A challenger, especially if the challenger's name appears before other challengers on the ballot. This concept makes it more likely that at least one of the anti-2A incumbents will be defeated.
If all of the incumbents, and all of the challengers are Anti-2A:
All anti-2A incumbents is a clear sign of a very non-2A friendly electorate. Do not vote for incumbents (remember the power of the incumbency previously noted). Vote for the least Anti-2A Senate challenger.
Vote for the single least Anti-2A Delegate challenger, even when you can vote for more than one challenger. If no information on the candidate(s)exists, vote for the challenger whose name appears first. This concept makes it more likely that at least one of the Anti-2A incumbents will be defeated.
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AGC Candidate Survey Reveals that Few Candidates Know Maryland Law
The 2014 AGC candidate survey has revealed that the majority of the candidates know little about key provisions of Maryland law. Even more disturbing is that most pro 2A incumbents answered incorrectly. Overall, challengers out-performed incumbents on the following question:
Do you believe that the police have a legal obligation to protect individual citizens from attacks by criminals?Incumbents responded:- 75% yes.
- 21% no
- 3% uncertain
Challengers responded:- 65% yes
- 33% no
- 2% uncertain
Overall results:- 68% yes
- 29% no
- 2% uncertain
According to Mark Bowen of the Maryland Attorney General's office:The Maryland State Police is charged, in Article 88B, Section 3 of the Annotated Code with "the general duty to safeguard the lives and safety of all persons within the State, to protect property, and to assist in securing to all persons the equal protection of the laws." However, the Maryland Court of Appeals has determined that police do not have a duty to protect individual citizens from the actions of other citizens absent a special relationship between the police and the victim or the police and the offender. See Ashburn v. Anne Arundel County, 306 Md. 617 (1986)Click here for the 1999 letter from the Attorney General.
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2014 Candidate Ratings
Watch for the latest candidate ratings for the 2014 General Election, coming next week.
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Washington Times: Carry Permits Up, Chicago Crime Down
By Kelly Riddell - The Washington Times - Sunday, August 24, 2014
"Since Illinois started granting concealed carry permits this year, the number of robberies that have led to arrests in Chicago has declined 20 percent from last year, according to police department statistics. Reports of burglary and motor vehicle theft are down 20 percent and 26 percent, respectively. In the first quarter, the city's homicide rate was at a 56-year low.
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Keep Your Email Address and Profile Up to Date!
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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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