Maryland’s latest gun control law, which mandates that gun manufacturers supply state police with ballistic information on all sold firearms, aims to improve crime-solving efforts. This initiative seeks to create a database that links guns to their owners, potentially aiding investigations of gun-related crimes.
However, critics contend that the law has significant limitations, including the absence of penalties for noncompliance by manufacturers and a narrow focus on gun-related incidents. With approximately 35,000 gun deaths annually in the U.S., advocates call for further measures like background checks and waiting periods to ensure safer communities.
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