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- 1Maryland attorney general welcomes ruling upholding state's 'Glock ban'▼Maryland's attorney general praises court ruling keeping state's "Glock ban" in effect
Maryland's attorney general praised a court decision that keeps the state's ban on Glock-style handguns in effect. The ruling allows the restriction, which targets easily converted semi-automatic pistols, to remain enforced while litigation continues. The attorney general framed the decision as a win for public safety, while gun rights advocates continue to challenge the law in court.
- 2Appeals court upholds Hawaii gun permit rules●Appeals court backs Hawaii’s gun permit window, inspection mandate
A federal appeals court has sided with Hawaii's requirement that gun permit applicants complete the process within a set window and submit to inspection mandates. The ruling keeps in place provisions that gun rights advocates have challenged as burdensome, while state officials argue they are necessary for public safety. The decision is likely to fuel ongoing legal battles over the reach of Second Amendment protections following recent Supreme Court rulings on firearms rights.