🛑 Breaking Down the MSP Email on 2025 Gun Legislation

 In this episode of the Urban Defense Podcast, we break down an official email alert from the Maryland State Police outlining the 2025 firearm legislation updates passed during the Maryland General Assembly. These new laws include stricter penalties for trafficking, reclassification of firearm-related offenses, and serious changes to handgun sales, ghost guns, and cannabis-related firearm laws.

📬 This bulletin was sent directly to gun owners and regulated firearm registrants in Maryland. We decode what it means for everyday gun owners, security professionals, and 2A advocates in Maryland.

✅ Key Bills Discussed:

HB0176 / SB0026 – Davis Martinez Public Employee Safety Act

HB0179 / SB0011 – Organized Retail Theft & Firearm Use

HB0413 – Guns + Cannabis + Sentencing Reforms

SB0443 – Firearm Trafficking Now a Felony

📌 Stay informed. Know your rights. Understand your risks.

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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: 
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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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