Gun owners in Maryland would have to carry at least $300,000 in liability insurance or lose their right to own a firearm under a new bill.
The controversial bill, introduced by Rep. Terry Hill, D-Howard County, would allow individuals to “wear or carry” guns anywhere in the state unless they have at least $300,000 in liability insurance. is prohibited.
“A person shall have a liability covering claims for property damage, personal injury, or death that is issued by an insurance company from which the person obtained and is licensed to do business in the state under the terms of the policy. You can't wear or carry a firearm unless you have insurance. A proposed Maryland bill would cover accidents resulting from the use or storage of a firearm, or damages resulting from the same incident. We will compensate you up to $300,000 plus interest and costs.”
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Maryland House Democrats have introduced controversial legislation that would require gun owners to carry at least $300,000 in liability insurance. (St. Petersburg)
According to the proposed law: Liability insurance This requirement does not apply to military or federal law enforcement officers.
Insurance is also waived if the gun is unloaded.
On July 21, 2019, at a retail store in San Ramon, Calif., a handgun inside a Red Cross circle signifies to concealed carry permit holders that firearms are restricted. A sign that says “Prohibited.” (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Hill said. FOX45 News The bill is an attempt to pass “common sense” gun control.
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She told local media that the idea was based on discussions with stakeholders that gun owners should “bear some responsibility for damage caused by guns being used in a way that causes harm.” He said he came up with the idea at the end of the day.
FILE – Firearms displayed at a gun store in Oregon, February 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky, File) (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky, File)
Gun advocate Frank Duffy told the outlet that the bill is another effort to prevent individuals from carrying firearms.
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“This is yet another effort by the state to throw obstacles in the way of people trying to obtain concealment permits,” Duffy said. “The Supreme Court has ruled that Maryland and other states cannot require good cause or substantial reason to obtain a permit.”
