Controversial gun control bill advances in Maryland Senate

If enacted, the bill would make the licensing process for wear and carry permits more strict.

Number of civilian gun applications approved in Md. increases

The number of approved applications for Maryland residents to buy or own a regulated firearm — essentially handguns — increased significantly from 2019 to 2020, based on Maryland State Police data from a public records request.

Bill alters gun storage requirements for unsupervised minors

A bill in Maryland that would establish additional prohibitions and increased penalties for an unsupervised child to access a firearm was introduced at the state’s General Assembly.