Opponents of Gun Legislation Flock to Ellicott City Hearing
The Howard County Delegation's public hearing was dedicated, almost entirely, to testimony about newly proposed gun laws.
There were plenty of new faces in the George Howard building Thursday night at the Howard County Delegation’s regular public hearing. “This is the second time I’ve been in this building,” said Ellicott City resident John Canham. He joined scores of others who did not attend to speak on legislation specific to Howard County, however. They filled the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building to speak out against proposed Senate Bill 281, legislation which would ban so-called “assault weapons,” and require fingerprinting for all handgun purchase. “The legislation is obtusely written,” Canham said after his testimony. “It’s unclear and it’s a violation of the gun owners protection act,” he said, referring to the Firearms Owners' Protection…
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Sanchez
9:55 am on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Gun legislation always brings out the most ludicrous rhetoric and yet nobody provides a clear sensible reason why any civilian would not need to own an assault weapon if they so choose. "When the inevitable next Sandy Hook happens" Already HAS, TWICE! In Chicago so far this year alone. over 50 killed. more ›