Maryland's 2025 Legislative Session: Key Changes and Implications

 Duane, Andrew, and Vinnie give an update on the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session; what has changed and what to be wary of. 

This is Season 2 Episode 6.

2A Maryland link for info and language on all bills.
https://2amaryland.org/legislative/2025/2025_Gun_Bills_&_Hearing_Schedules.pdf

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Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-defense, the law, and much more…Designed to inform, educate, and increase your success in a critical incident; with your hosts Duane Urban and Andrew Saller.

Duane is a veteran law enforcement officer, police/civilian firearms instructor, firearms enthusiast and collector (with many years of experience), and the owner of Urban Defense LLC. His bio can be found on the Urban Defense website: 
https://urbandefense.org/staff

Andrew is a criminal defense attorney and managing partner at Saller, Ernstberger, and McElroy; handling all forms of criminal defense, including firearm self-defense cases. Additionally, Andrew is an executive member of Maryland Shall Issue. His bio can be found on the firm’s website: https://www.sallerlaw.com/andrew-saller
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Vincent Noto is the owner of On Site Protection, which provides security services in Maryland. His website is: 
https://www.onsiteprotection.net/
https://www.instagram.com/onsiteprotection
Additionally, Vincent is a handgun permit holder.
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To learn more about Urban Defense LLC, please visit the Urban Defense website: www.urbandefense.org
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Music by: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos
Artist: Benjamin Tissot
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Chapters

• 0:31 Introduction
• 1:39 HB1287: Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Convertible Pistols
• 3:15 HB353: Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland's Constitutional Carry Act of 2025)
• 3:57 HB1158: Civil Actions Against Firearm Industry Members - Private Right of Action
• 4:59 HB937: Sales and Use Tax - Firearms, Firearm Accessories, and Ammunition - Rate Alteration
• 5:59 Bills Advancing (HB and SB)
• 6:20 HB413: Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances and Firearms
• 7:20 HB592: Prohibited Possession of Firearms - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Respondents
• 10:05 SB180: Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer
• 11:34 SB443: Trafficking Regulated Firearms - Felony Classification
• 12:26 SB444:Public Safety - Gun Buyback Programs - Destruction of Firearms
• 14:02 SB449: Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns
• 15:15 SB585: Criminal Law - Exception to Armed Trespass Prohibition - Retired Law Enforcement Officials
• 19:29 Wrap Up