The Brief
- Montgomery County is considering a new law that would restrict licensed gun owners from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including schools, parks, libraries, and places of worship.
- The proposal is a revised version of a previous law that Maryland’s highest court struck down, and it includes an exception for permit holders traveling on highways.
- Gun-rights advocates oppose the measure, arguing it is unconstitutional and could trigger another legal challenge.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. – Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
What we know:
The proposal comes after the Maryland Supreme Court ruled in April that the county’s previous attempt to broadly ban firearms within 100 yards of places of public assembly was invalid. The court found that the restriction created problems for licensed gun owners traveling on public highways that pass through the affected areas.…