Governor Vetoes Bills That Would Criminalize Letting Friends Shoot Your Gun & More

This video discusses Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's veto of two bills (SB 20E and HB 4) that would have criminalized private firearm sales, including gifting or loaning guns between friends and family. The governor also called for action on bills aimed at addressing violent crime. The content highlights the importance of understanding firearms transfer laws and encourages engagement with elected officials.

Quick Summary

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan vetoed bills SB 20E and HB 4, which would have criminalized private firearm sales, including loaning or gifting guns between individuals. The governor also advocated for legislation focused on violent crime offenders.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction and Mother's Day Greeting
  2. 00:23Maryland Gun Bills Vetoed
  3. 00:45Details of SB 20E and HB 4
  4. 01:09Examples of Criminalized Transfers
  5. 01:25Proposed Transfer Fees
  6. 02:03Governor's Letter and Veto
  7. 02:26Governor's Recommended Bills
  8. 02:51Baltimore Crime Statistics
  9. 03:13Criminals and Law Enforcement
  10. 03:39Praise for Governor Hogan
  11. 03:44Call to Action for Maryland Residents
  12. 03:57NRA-ILA Resource
  13. 04:12Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What Maryland gun bills did Governor Larry Hogan veto?

Governor Larry Hogan vetoed Maryland bills SB 20E and HB 4. These bills would have criminalized private sales of rifles and shotguns, and also made it illegal to loan or gift firearms between friends and family without specific procedures.

What would have been criminalized under Maryland's SB 20E and HB 4?

Under SB 20E and HB 4, it would have been criminalized to sell rifles and shotguns privately. It also would have made it illegal for friends to loan guns to each other, for family members to gift firearms, or even for someone to let another person try a firearm at a shooting range.

What were Governor Hogan's recommended bills for Maryland?

Governor Hogan recommended three bills: the Violent Firearm Offenders Act of 2020, the Witness Intimidation Prevention Act, and the Judicial Transparency Act. These bills are intended to hold violent offenders accountable and address issues within the judiciary.

Why did Governor Hogan veto the gun transfer bills?

Governor Hogan vetoed the gun transfer bills, noting that the House of Representatives had not acted on his recommended crime-fighting legislation while simultaneously introducing new gun control measures. He also expressed concerns about the potential criminalization of common firearm interactions.

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