Legislators in Maryland debate gun control and permits
In Annapolis a group of five Maryland lawmakers with concealed weapon permits weigh stricter gun controls for the 1996 session. They cite safety, personal protection, and delays in permit processing as key issues while Gov. Glendening's commission is expected to shape the debate.
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Firearms raffle sparks gun control clash in Maryland
In Annapolis a Fraternal Order of Police fundraiser raffled .357 and .44 Ruger revolvers and 29 other guns drawing protests from gun control activists who say the event sends mixed signals amid calls for tighter handgun laws. The raffle, run through Wolfe Enterprises in Waldorf, drew participation from officers and the public, with prizes including a SKS rifle.
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Parris Glendening
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