Maryland’s Red Flag Law is officially known as an Extreme Risk Protective Order and is a court issued civil order temporarily requiring a person to: a: surrender any firearms or ammunition to law enforcement; and b: not purchase or possess firearms or ammunition.1 The Extreme Risk Protective Order law went into effect on… Read More
Documentation of Your Firearm Acquisitions
I have had several clients who had their firearms confiscated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“BATF”) or by the Maryland State Police. In my efforts to have these seized firearms returned to my clients, I am often asked by the BATF or the MSP to provide evidence that my client is… Read More
Governor Hogan Vetoes Abolition of Handgun Permit Review Board
On May 24, 2019, Governor Hogan issued a veto on the legislation that was passed by both Houses of the Maryland General Assembly to abolish the Handgun Permit Review Board. The Handgun Permit Review Board is a Board that is comprised of 5 citizens that are appointed by the Governor to oversee the Maryland State… Read More
Seminar: Legal Grey Areas Concerning Painkillers, Alcohol, and More
At Hershon Legal, we pride ourselves on having the answers our clients need in tough situations. More and more questions are arising surrounding substances, objects and activities, such as: firearms, alcoholic beverages painkillers &; marijuana As we all know, just because something is legal does not mean it is legal in any capacity. But so… Read More
Maryland Considers Multiple Gun Bill Legislation
If its January through the beginning of April, you can assure yourself that the Maryland General Assembly is in session in Annapolis. In case you missed it, there has been a flurry of activity in Annapolis related to “gun legislation”. Both houses of the General Assembly have had their hands full with various bills related… Read More
Concealed Carry Just Got a Little Harder in Maryland
As if Maryland is not hard enough for citizens to obtain a Wear & Carry Permit (a concealed carry permit), things just got a little harder. Prior to October 1, 2018, if a person was denied a wear & carry permit or had unreasonable restrictions imposed by the Maryland State Police, all they had to… Read More
Supreme Court to Weigh in on New York City Gun Law
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case stemming from New York City that forbids a resident from transporting a firearm outside of the City. The law prohibits a resident who lawfully owns a gun in New York City (a fairly draconian process to obtain a permit in NYC), to… Read More
MD Adds Layer to the Appeal Process to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit
As of October 1, 2018, Maryland has added an additional layer to the appeal process for citizens to obtain a permit to carry a weapon concealed. The permitting process has not changed; an applicant still must take a concealed carry course consisting of 16 hours from a Maryland State Police approved licensed firearms instructor, complete… Read More
