On August 2, 2024, U.S. District Judge Gerald L. Russell ruled that several Maryland gun bans targeting concealed carriers are unconstitutional.
The case, Novotny v. Moore, was filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition, the Second Amendment Foundation, Maryland Shall Issue, Inc., and several private citizens.
After reviewing the evidence, Judge Russell sided with the plaintiffs and granted summary judgment against Maryland’s ban on concealed carry on private property without the property owner’s consent, as well as the restrictions on “carrying near public demonstrations or in locations selling alcohol for onsite-consumption.”
Moreover, Russell noted that the three above-mentioned laws “will be permanently enjoined.”
Second Amendment Foundation executive director Adam Kraut responded to Russell’s decision, saying:
“We are pleased that the Court found Maryland’s draconian ‘anti-carry’ rule to be unconstitutional. Such a provision flies in the face of this nation’s history and tradition. Of course, we will examine the court’s opinion and weigh our options for appeal to continue to challenge other provisions we believe are unconstitutional.”
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