Catherine Kelly

The Handgun Roster Board convened to discuss several petitions that were previously denied. The board held hearings for seven petitions, focusing on concerns about concealability and reliability. Despite arguments from petitioners, motions to overturn the original denials failed because a majority of the full board did not vote in favor. The board reviewed petitions for firearms from manufacturers such as BRUGGER & THOMET, HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, MKE (CENTURY ARMS), and SONS OF LIBERTY GUN WORKS. One petitioner failed to appear, but the petition was still considered. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The board convened to discuss and approve firearms, including reviewing tabled petitions and new submissions. The board examined samples and received reports from the MSP Firearms/Toolmarks Examiner, considering factors such as concealability, ballistic accuracy, and build quality. The board also considered and unanimously passed their annual report on the status of personalized handgun technology.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various handgun models, with each evaluated based on criteria such as concealability, ballistic accuracy, and safety. The board reviewed tabled petitions and new submissions, ultimately approving or tabling each based on whether they met the established criteria. The Smart Gun Report was discussed, and a board member volunteered to lead research for the report.

The Handgun Roster Board convened to discuss various petitions for review. The board reviewed and approved numerous handgun models and additions from manufacturers such as Sturm Ruger, Heckler & Koch, Springfield Armory, Akai Custom Guns, Glock, Atlas Gunworks, Tactical Edge Arms, Taurus, Colt/Colt Manufacturing, Franklin Armory, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, MKE (Zenith Firearms), Kimber, Canik, Jem Guns, Armscor Philippines, BRNO/CZ, American Tactical, CZ USA, Carl Walther, Ed Brown Products, Dan Wesson Firearms, Cylinder and Slide, Angstadt Arms, CMMG, Tisas, and Nighthawk Custom. Some petitions were tabled for reconsideration at a later date due to issues such as the firearm being unable to test fire. The board also reexamined and approved a previously tabled petition from Robinson Armament.

The Handgun Roster Board convened to review tabled and regular petitions for handguns. The board examined samples and received reports from MSP Firearms/Toolmarks Examiners, considering factors such as concealability, ballistic accuracy, and reliability. They approved or tabled various firearm models and calibers based on whether they met the criteria in the statute, with some members dissenting due to safety concerns. The board also discussed the publication of approved firearms in the Maryland Register and on the Maryland State Police website.