EP 285: Oppose the RETURN Act and Shall-Issue Comes to Maryland

“P-R taxes are applied to manufacturers who then bake them into the cost of their goods. In other words, although consumers aren’t technically paying the tax, they are ultimately footing the bill. So even if the tax was eliminated, consumers wouldn’t necessarily see a price reduction at the register, since the cost of firearms and ammunition are dependent on a wide variety of factors (including availability and price of materials).” — Outdoor Life

In Episode 285 of District of Conservation, Gabriella addresses two news items: the problems with The RETURN Act and Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) loosening restrictions on concealed carry permit applications in wake of NYSRPA vs Bruen. 

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In Episode 285 of District of Conservation, Gabriella addresses two news items: the problems with The RETURN Act and Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) loosening restrictions on concealed carry permit applications in wake of NYSRPA vs Bruen. 

SHOW NOTES

Rep. Clyde Introduces Legislation to Eliminate the Excise Tax on Firearms and Ammunition

The RETURN Act Text

How Excise Taxes Don’t Infringe on Second Amendment Rights

Pittman-Robertson: The Good Excise Tax

Letter: Conservation Groups Praising PR Funds

NCSU: 60-80% of Conservation Funding from Sportsmen and Women (Including PR Funds)

Governor Larry Hogan Statement on Maryland CHP

Baltimore Sun: Maryland Gov. Hogan calls on state police to suspend ‘good and substantial reason’ standard for carrying a concealed gun