The dead aim of my local lawmakers is to shut down Maryland s only gun show operator, Silverado Promotions, which has held events at a local fairgrounds for a decade without incident. Frank Krasner, owner of Silverado Promotions, adds that his shows are heavily policed and attended by many cops who are hobbyists and collectors themselves. Gun show bans aren t about promoting safety. They re about cracking down on the free speech and free assembly of law-abiding citizens who have a passion for exercising their Second Amendment rights. At gun shows across the country, hunters shop for equipment, buy books, and swap tips.
Families browse historical exhibits, antiques, collectibles, and war memorabilia.
And yes, people from all walks of life come to buy guns for recreation and self-defense. The real problem these gun bigots have is not with crime, but with the lawful civilian ownership of firearms. Krasner is considering litigation if the proposal passes. The law is on his side. Inept, discriminatory, and illegal.