Category Archives: Maryland

4th Circuit to hear oral arguments in two key gun rights cases

Posted on October 19, 2012 by John Pierce

The oral arguments in Lane v. Holder (CA4 Case 11-1847) will take place next Tuesday, October 23rd at 9:30AM in room 201 (the ‘Green Courtroom’ ) of the Powell Courthouse in Richmond Virginia.  Lane is the first case docketed for the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, District of Columbia, Federal Courts, Firearm Sales, Maryland, Permit Requirements, Virginia | 12 Comments

Judge Legg Lifts Stay in Woollard Case

Posted on July 24, 2012 by John Pierce

It is self-evident, as the Fourth Circuit has noted, that “[s]urely, upholding constitutional rights serves the public interest.” – Judge Legg I am currently sitting in a hotel room after spending an exhausting day taking day one of the Virginia … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Maryland, Permit Requirements | 1 Comment

Maryland files final brief in Woollard v. Sheridan

Posted on May 23, 2012 by John Pierce

Please indulge me for just a moment as I give a quick recap for those just joining us. The case is Woollard v. Sheridan and the primary issue is whether or not Maryland’s discretionary may-issue handgun permitting scheme is constitutional. Underlying that … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Maryland, Permit Requirements | 4 Comments

Plaintiffs have filed their response brief in Woollard v. Sheridan

Posted on May 10, 2012 by John Pierce

As you may recall, Woollard v. Sheridan is the Maryland case in which US District Court Judge Benson Everett Legg struck down Maryland’s discretionary may-issue handgun permitting scheme. In that ruling, he held that “the right to bear arms is … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Maryland, Permit Requirements | 7 Comments

Maryland files first brief in support of permanent stay in Woollard v. Sheridan case

Posted on April 20, 2012 by John Pierce

As reported here, on March 30th Judge Legg granted a temporary stay of his ruling in Woollard v. Sheridan.  In that case, he ruled that the “good and substantial reason” requirement to receive a Maryland handgun permit was unconstitutional. The temporary stay order set three … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Concealed Carry, General Civil Rights, Gun Control, Maryland, Myths & Misconceptions, Open Carry | 3 Comments

Maryland returns unprocessed handgun permit applications

Posted on April 13, 2012 by John Pierce

I wrote last week about Maryland’s appeal in the Woollard v. Sheridan case.  I also noted that Judge Legg had issued a temporary stay of the ruling pending a May 23rd final hearing on whether or not a permanent stay should … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Gun Control, Maryland, Permit Requirements, Second Amendment Case Law | 1 Comment

Maryland to appeal the ruling in Woollard v. Sheridan

Posted on April 4, 2012 by John Pierce

As expected, the Maryland Attorney General’s office has filed a timely notice of appeal in the case of Woollard v Sheridan. The state had signalled their intention to appeal in a Motion For Immediate Stay Pending Appeal which they filed … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Gun Control, Maryland, Permit Requirements, SAF Litigation, Second Amendment Case Law, State Laws | 11 Comments