Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis say he will defy any law that he deems violates the Second Amendment.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports that Lewis appeared in Annapolis to testify on a number of bills related to firearms.
The paper reports that he told a crowd afterwards, “We are sick and tire of being penalized for Baltimore city’s inability to control crime. He added, “If these bills pass, we will not comply.”
One measure sponsored by Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary would require a license in order to buy or otherwise acquire shotguns or rifles.
Another measure would add the Colt AR-15 Sports heavy barrel rifle to those regulated by the state.
While one of the most popular rifles in the country according to the National Rifle Association it has also been used in recent mass shootings.
