A decision by a Maryland county is roiling the already contentious debate over potential gun control laws.
Prince George's County's Department of Parks and Recreation is banning gun shows indefinitely.
"It is a temporary moratorium. We will revisit this," says Anita Pesses with the agency's Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. "We are taking everybody's opinions and actions into account."
Pesses is promising the department will re-evaluate its decision after lawmakers in D.C. and Annapolis are done debating possible gun control bills.
"We felt that given the potential legislation on the state and the federal level, we are putting a hold on that activity for now until we can reassess after the legislative session."
The move includes only shows that would take place on county-owned land and has led to the cancellation of at least one event.
The Silverado Gun Show was slated for the holiday weekend, but it has been scrapped.
The show's owner tells the Washington Examiner he's losing money unnecessarily.
"This is legal trade we're talking about, not the black market," Frank Krasner told the paper.
"This not only took money out of my pocket, but close to 100 exhibitors."
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Well Silverado had one in the neighboring Howard county this past weekend. I went Sunday, picked up some .303 ammo at what passes for a good price these days. Anyone that had EBRs, or handguns (both already "regulated" purchases in MD, with a mandatory waiting period and State police approval process) were mobbed, as were the ammo sellers. The mood was not really somber, but not as much fun as in the old days. Not so many folks standing around chatting, just all business. Few parts sellers, and only one dedicated book vendor. I saw folks leaving w/ ammo, some in quantity, and some long gun sales. I am not certain that the Parks and Rec folks have the authority to regulate gun shows, I hope Silverado sues the pants off of them.
ReplyDeleteI am not certain that the Parks and Rec folks have the authority to regulate gun shows, I hope Silverado sues the pants off of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update and a good point that needs to be checked out.
A year ago I told my shooting children that barter is the wave of the future and I wasn't even thinking about guns. Well, anything that causes government gridlock is a blessing, even background checks on sales of anything and everything. Heh.
ReplyDeleteanything that causes government gridlock is a blessing
DeleteIndeed. Wonder how we could simply make them all stay home?:)
They use ta build walls around cities to keep the bad folks out. I think we should build a wall on top of the DC beltway, with no openings, to keep them in....
ReplyDeleteNow, that's a damn good idea!:)
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