On September 8, 2025, the Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments regarding the legality of Montgomery County’s ban on “ghost guns” in proximity to schools and public assemblies. The county enacted this law to restrict privately-made firearms, which are often untraceable and lack serial numbers, from areas within 100 yards of such locations, heightening concerns over gun violence in communities.
Proponents of the ban argue it is crucial for protecting minors, while opponents, including the gun-rights group Maryland Shall Issue, contend that the law infringes on the rights of carry permit holders by effectively disarming them in dense areas of the county. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for local gun regulations and the broader conversation on firearm ownership rights in Maryland.
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