[HairOfTheDog]

I don't even disagree, really with the critics who say this is unlikely to be helpful.... I disagree with the tone of the "sky is falling" posts, and with those who are automatically assuming that people shooting in self defense, or even catching our sniper, are now headed for the slammer! - "We are all criminals now! - Panic and mayhem on the streets I cant defend myself now!" That is what I disagree with. I think everyone should sit down is all.

Granted, I am not familiar with what the carry statute WAS in these counties, as I am all the way on the other side of the country, in a concealed carry permitting state...

I highly doubt that self-defense has been outlawed by executive order, or for that matter, shooting to prevent another sniper murder. If self-defense is now against the law in those four counties I will eat my mousepad.

Until then, we are all lookin like chicken little.

[cake_crumb]

"I disagree with the tone of the "sky is falling" posts, and with those who are automatically assuming that people shooting in self defense, or even catching our sniper, are now headed for the slammer!"

Agreed...BUT...can anyone tell me what happened to the Maryland statute that said you could have your neighbor arrested if the cigarette smoke from their home, even if closed up and 100 yards away, "bothered" you?

Was it killed in the State Congress or what?

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

I disagree with the tone of the "sky is falling" posts, and with those who are automatically assuming that people shooting in self defense.

We are simply taking the Governor at his word. That is not exactly saying that the sky is falling. How hard is it for a governor to promise a pardon? Why is that unreasonable? We are simply asking for clarification. I don't even live in Fairyland.

[ApesForEvolution]

Maryland is a 'you must be a redneck, right wing, hee-haw' if you own or use a gun and believe the 2nd Amendment is yours to claim. Hunting was about all that's left. It's like a UK/Australian progression in Maryland, always 'justifiable' for 'our own good'.