Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced today that he will lower gun license barriers. His decision comes after last month’s Supreme Court decision to strike down a similar provision in New York.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said his decision was the result of a Supreme Court decision last month to strike down a century-old law in New York that gave the state broad authority to deny access to permits allowing residents to carry a gun outside the home. | Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday he has directed the State Police to suspend its “good and substantial reason” standards for the issuance of licenses to wear and carry firearms.
“In light of the ruling and to ensure compliance with the Constitution, I am directing the Maryland State Police to immediately suspend utilization of the ‘good and substantial reason’ standard when reviewing applications for Wear and Carry Permits,” the governor said in a statement.
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