I too, like Oblong, will post this question here. For the same reasons.
I just heard on the news about the new (Nov. 2000) law in Maryland requiring gun manufacturers to test fire weapons sold in that state, and to include the shell casing with the gun.
The idea is that law enforcement would build a database of the markings on the casing to be used to track guns used in crimes.
The point of the news story was that many makers have refused to ship to Maryland, claiming that this law isn’t workable because it isn’t universal to all states.
So why do they care? I don’t see the big deal here, one way or the other. Just another law enforcement tool, IMO.
I would be interested to hear any objections (to this law) gun owners might have.
Please don’t call me names. 
Peace,
mangeorge
The title was supposed to read "Maryland “Shell Casing” law.
Screwed up again, sorry.
Peace,
mangeorge
and here I thought we were going to dispute the merits of living in Maryland… again.
sigh oh well. And I had so many unanswered questions from the last debate.
I saw the title of the thread and wondered if it was going to be a nice metaphysical debate about whether Maryland exists. Oh well…
Or…how do you pronounce it…I’ve actually heard Mary Land.
Forgive me for not checking carefully before hitting “submit”.
And, even worse, for trying to start another freakin’ gun control thread. :rolleyes:
Is there no pity in this cruel, cold world?
Peace,
mangeorge
The answer is… no
It’s a bug in the software. If you put anything in quotes in a title and then hit “preview,” it disappears. So really the only fix is to not preview before you submit!
The intent was to (as described) provide a library of forensic information. The law, as written (I can’t recall if it was actually passed), was badly flawed, in as much as the characteristics of the shell markings gradually change as a firearm is used, due to wear and tear. Additionally, simply changing or lapping the firing pin will immediately alter the markings beyond the limits of what can be used in court.
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Thanks, Opus1. I’ll remember that.
Tranquilis, The law passed alright… In November,2000.
I’m going to try to repost it. Don’t know if this is kosher, but here goes…
Peace,
mangeorge