Baltimore court says the mere sight or printing of a firearm isn’t probable cause for a search and disarm

Jun 18, 2026

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I like this ruling. I doubt it will go much farther, but could be promising. I know, I know don’t count on it.

Maryland Court Finds Gun Possession Alone Not Enough For Police Stop

A Maryland appellate court ruled police cannot stop and search a licensed gun owner based solely on firearm possession, citing post-Bruen Second and Fourth Amendment limits.

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Jun 18, 2026

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This has already been established in many states, such as PA.

 

Jun 18, 2026

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OwnTheRide said:

This has already been established in many states, such as PA.

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I had no clue of that.

 

Jun 19, 2026

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Saltwater60 said:

I had no clue of that.

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And, in more than half the states you don't need any license to carry concealed.

Spotting someone carrying a gun is the legal equivalent of spotting them carrying a cell phone.

 

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Both states I’ve lived in since leaving NY were 18 to carry.