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Maryland also continues to follow common law principles on the issue of when one may use deadly force in self-defense. In the case of State v.Faulkner, 301 Md. 482, 485, 483 A.2d 759, 761 (1984), the Court of Appeals of Maryland summarized those principles, and stated that a homicide, other than felony murder, is justified on the ground of self-defense if the following criteria are satisfied:
Maryland is a de jure "may issue" state for concealed carry, but in light of the Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, Governor Larry Hogan directed law enforcement to cease enforcement of the "good and substantial reason" requirement to obtain a concealed carry permit.
Gun laws in the United States regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition.State laws (and the laws of the District of Columbia and of the U.S. territories) vary considerably, and are independent of existing federal firearms laws, although they are sometimes broader or more limited in scope than the federal laws.
Kentucky is one of 10 states that passed an MCC ban in 2024, according to the NRA, and at least five other states have previously passed those laws while a handful of other states, including ...
Seth’s Law. House Bill 385 changes to state laws regarding decision-making for adults with limited mental capacities. The law adds an adult friend to the list of people who can make health care ...
The slate of gun-related bills filed in the Kentucky Statehouse include allowing concealed carry on college campuses and mandatory reporting of gun theft. Kentucky lawmakers seek to change gun ...
Only Kentucky residents are eligible to apply for and obtain the permit. [1] Kentucky's law in this area has a few distinctive features: Active and honorably discharged military personnel who apply for licenses are no longer required to undergo training on state laws related to legal liability and the use of deadly force.
Kentucky State Police was leading the search. State police Master Trooper Scottie Pennington said troopers from around the state were searching a "jungle" environment, and machetes were needed to ...