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Appeals Court Upholds Maryland's School Gun Ban, Sparks Legal Action

1/22/2026

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The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's law banning guns in schools, government buildings, parks, and public places as sensitive places.
The court ruled that prohibiting firearms on private property open to the public is unconstitutional.
Gun-rights advocates, including Maryland Shall Issue, weigh further legal action, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the ruling.
The decision aligns with a growing judicial consensus on gun regulations in sensitive areas.

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Story summary

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's law banning guns in schools, government buildings, parks, and public places as sensitive places.
The court ruled that prohibiting firearms on private property open to the public is unconstitutional.
Gun-rights advocates, including Maryland Shall Issue, weigh further legal action, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the ruling.
The decision aligns with a growing judicial consensus on gun regulations in sensitive areas.