Comments for Delegate Smigiel's Official Blog

Comment on Maryland Attorney General’s Opinion on Constitutionality of SB 281 by H. H. Whaley

H. H. Whaley — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:48:18 +0000

The AG’s opinion and SB 281 fail to address the imposition on FFLs to receive certain restricted firearms while engaged in interstate commerce; that is a number of FFLs in Maryland are not required to hold a Maryland dealers license if they soley sell or transfer firearms by the use of the internet without the intent of transferring a firearm to a Maryland resident. This action is exclusively within the jurisdiction of Congress acting within the Constitution to further the interstate commerce clause application. If the Opinion had addressed this exception , the MSP could ease the restriction on firearms suppiers to send firearms to certain Maryland FFLs who intend to sell in interstate commerce.
Similarly the right by FFLs with a Maryland carry license to carry and firearm owned by their business is similarly affected.

Comment on The Calvary Arrives regarding the several month waiting period for criminal back round checks as MSI files a Mandamus suit! by Lynda Givend Evans

Lynda Givend Evans — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:43:54 +0000

I just paid $800 for a new gun. I bought it in PA. If I lived in PA, I could have taken it home that day. Instead I had to fill out reams of paperwork, take an online course, and pay fees. The worst news was that it may take 10-12 weeks! That is ridiculous. Thank you for acting on behalf of new gun purchasers!

Comment on What does the “High Capacity Magazine Ban” found in Governor O’Malley’s Firearms grabbing legislation, SB-281 actually mean? by Dan Blasberg

Dan Blasberg — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:16:32 +0000

Rob – it’s no different than today, with the 20 round limit and a lot of folks having 30 round magazines. MSP, the local Sheriff’s Department, the County Police and even the city police really do not care what you have for a magazine size. Just remember when transporting any firearms, to keep the ammunition and firearms in separate containers (preferably locked, but not required).

Comment on What does the “High Capacity Magazine Ban” found in Governor O’Malley’s Firearms grabbing legislation, SB-281 actually mean? by Rob Perkins

Rob Perkins — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:09:03 +0000

The problem will become evident when a Maryland State Police pulls me over after I leave a target range and he decides to perform an illegal search and finds my 20 round mags in my range bag. Even if I hand him a copy of the law, reading it leaves too much open to scrutinize. I will end up handcuffed and placed in his back seat praying that I get to stand before a judge who hates O’Malley as much as I do.

Comment on Final Copy of Senate Bill 281 (Gun Bill) by fred brown

fred brown — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:06:57 +0000

keep it up.we are behind you.let’s make them pay in 2014

Comment on Final Copy of Senate Bill 281 (Gun Bill) by Matt Lentz

Matt Lentz — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:54:16 +0000

I just finished reading the bill cover to cover twice. Correct me if i’m worng but alot of the possessions propsals have been removed. If i read the correctly it would still be legal in maryland to buy an M$ style rifle without a flash supporsor but if you buy a 30 round magizine in Delawre for example its legal to possess but illeagal to resale, same can be said for any Glock model pistol. While i disagree with the registration I have favored reforms in the buying process for a long time. i have left the Elk Neck range several times in the past due to blatant safety violations

Comment on Tyranny in Action in the Maryland Legislature! by Benjamin Harris

Benjamin Harris — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:08:56 +0000

Thanks Mike for standing up for Democracy!!! Please continue to do so! We, as voters will back you, and the ideals which make our country great!!!

Comment on Tyranny in Action in the Maryland Legislature! by Merry Meyer

Merry Meyer — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:39:17 +0000

I called the Ethics Counsel – they said they didn’t handle things like this… suggested I call the Speaker… so here is the Speaker’s contact info for others to call…

Speaker Michael Busch
410-841-3800
301-858-3800
Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3800

Comment on Senate Bill 281 by James

James — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:11:07 +0000

Way to legislate out of fear and emotion instead of common sense and fact. More gun laws are not the answer: http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2013/04/02/shooting-holes-in-mayor-bloombergs-anti-gun-propaganda-ten-bullet-points/

Comment on Actual Committee Voting Sheets by Ken Marshall

Ken Marshall — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:22:56 +0000

Delegate Smigiel,

The residents in your district should be very proud of the representative that they have. It is great to see that there are a few in the House that stand by their principles instead of towing the line of others. You are truly a patriot and a great American. Keep up the great work.

Sincerely,

Ken Marshall Jr.
Middle River, Maryland