Yep, gun control hasn't disarmed enough sheeple yet, so they are going after the body armor!
[blue]ALERT - Glendening's SB209 - Bulletproof Body Armor - Restrictions on Possession, Use, and Sale
Take a look at
http://mlis.state.md.us/2001rs/billfile/sb0209.htm
then click on
http://mlis.state.md.us/2001rs/bills/sb/sb0209f.rtf to read the bill. Changes to the law are in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Only those citizens in specific categories deemed by the State to have a reasonable need will be able to purchase, own or possess body armour and will receive a permit. ANY PERSON WHO PURCHASES, OWNS, OR POSSESSES BULLETPROOF BODY ARMOR IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000 OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS OR BOTH.
"Maryland #1 in Robbery"
(Since '95 say FBI Uniform Crime Reports)
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