ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore released the following statement after the Fourth Circuit upheld Maryland’s 2023 law banning concealed carry from sensitive locations like government buildings, schools, and health care facilities:
“Today’s ruling is a major win for public safety in Maryland. The Fourth Circuit affirmed what common sense — and our Constitution — already makes clear: we can protect the Second Amendment while also protecting Marylanders from the heightened dangers of guns in places like schools, hospitals, public transportation, parks, and other spaces where families should be able to live, learn, and move about safely.
“We will continue working with law enforcement, community leaders, and partners across the state to keep illegal guns off our streets and prevent tragedy before it happens — while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners.”
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