Referendum on Maryland Gun Control Law
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Opponents of a Maryland gun-control measure have taken steps to prepare a petition drive against the bill to give voters a chance to reject it next year.
Delegate Neil Parrott, R-Washington, brought language for a petition to the Maryland State Board of Elections on Wednesday to seek advance determination it is legally sufficient.
Parrott says petition language seeking a referendum on a bill to repeal the death penalty also was brought to the board. Language to petition against a bill that makes union fees a mandatory subject of bargaining between school boards and local associations for all teachers also was submitted.
Parrott says opponents are not committed to moving forward with petition drives, but they are trying to start the process. He says an announcement is scheduled for next Wednesday.
Gun Suit Threatened in Frederick County
WALKERSVILLE, Md. (AP) - A guns rights group is contesting firearms restrictions in a Frederick County town.
The Second Amendment Group has called on Walkersville to repeal a ban on shooting and carrying loaded guns in town. There are some exemptions, including for people with state handgun permits or for those practicing at gun ranges or teaching firearms safety classes.
The Frederick News-Post reports the group, based in Washington state, sent the town a letter last month and warned that it might sue.
Despite the warning, the town commissioners voted against changing the town code at a Wednesday night meeting.
