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