Maryland Legislators Propose National Gun Licensing Bill, Aiming to Curb Firearm Homicides

BALTIMORE — In an effort to strengthen gun control measures, Maryland legislators have reintroduced a proposal aimed at encouraging state and local governments nationwide to adopt stricter gun licensing laws. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Jamie Raskin, both Maryland Democrats, are spearheading the Handgun Permit to Purchase Act, which mandates that individuals obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. This legislative initiative, originally launched by Van Hollen in 2015, has gained additional traction following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to maintain Maryland’s stringent gun licensing regulations. These regulations, which emerged from the state’s 2013 … Read more

Supreme Court Rejects Review of Maryland’s Handgun Licensing Law, Upholding Strict Safety Measures

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to Maryland’s handgun licensing law, leaving in place the state’s stringent rules that require prospective handgun owners to undergo a comprehensive approval process including fingerprinting and firearms training. This decision marked a significant victory for gun control advocates and upheld a prior ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals from August 2024. The petition to the Supreme Court was brought by a coalition of gun owners, the pro-firearms group Maryland Shall Issue, and the Montgomery County-based Atlantic Guns store. They contended … Read more

Supreme Court Upholds Maryland’s Rigorous Handgun Licensing Law Amidst Ongoing Efforts to Curb Gun Violence

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided not to review a stringent Maryland gun licensing statute, effectively upholding a law that requires detailed safety measures for handgun purchasers. The law mandates safety training, fingerprint submission, and a comprehensive background check prior to a handgun purchase, which state officials argue are necessary precautions to reduce gun-related incidents. The legal scrutiny of Maryland’s firearms regulations intensified following the 2012 tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, prompting the enactment of these tougher measures in an effort to curb gun violence. The statute faced legal challenges, … Read more

Legal Battle Sparked: Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations and Licensing Issue

Hartford, CT — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has filed a civil rights lawsuit after being wrongfully arrested and charged, his legal representation claims. Law firm McCarter & English, with attorneys David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn and Gregory A. Hall on board, is representing the company in the case that was initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit stems from a contentious issue involving the plaintiff, George Edward Steins, who was accused of engaging an unregistered home improvement salesperson. However, the suit points out that Steins’ troubles could … Read more