Maryland’s Handgun Roster Board has approved 95% of petitions from 2018 to 2024, resulting in the addition of nearly 2,500 new handgun models to the state’s roster. This includes contentious models like the SIG P320s, which is implicated in lawsuits for allegedly being able to fire without a trigger pull, prompting concerns regarding the thoroughness of the board’s oversight.
Critics, including board member Cassandra Crifasi, argue that the board serves merely as a “rubber stamp,” approving firearms with minimal scrutiny. Proponents argue that rejecting reliable guns infringes upon Second Amendment rights and limits options for law-abiding citizens, while criminals are not deterred by such regulations. This raises important questions about safety and regulation practices in firearm approvals.
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