Federal appeals court skeptical of Maryland handgun rules
A federal appeals court appeared skeptical during an argument Friday that Maryland's rules for purchasing handguns could survive a legal challenge in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last year expanding gun rights.
The plaintiffs in the Maryland lawsuit - two individuals, the non-profit gun rights group Maryland Shall Issue and dealer Atlantic Guns - are challenging a 2013 law requiring residents to obtain a permit from the state before they can purchase a handgun. The application process includes an online submission, fingerprinting and in-person firearms safety training.
"I'm still waiting for any founding-era statute that had a restriction similar to what we have here," Agee said near the end of one exchange.
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