>>>> Talking of the State of Maryland...
>>>>
>>>> "Possession of a handgun is prohibited by any person who:
>>>>
>>>> a. Has been convicted for a crime of violence.
>>>> b. Has been convicted of a violation of the Maryland Pistol Law.
>>>> c. Is a fugitive from justice.
>>>> d. Is a habitual drunkard.
>>>> e. Is an addict or habitual user of narcotics, barbiturates or
>>>> amphetamines.
>>>> f. Suffers from a mental disorder and has a history of violate behavior
>>>> or
>>>> has been confined for more than 30 consecutive days to a mental
>>>> facility
>>>> unless the person possesses a physician's certificate stating that the
>>>> person is capable of possessing a pistol or revolver without undue
>>>> danger
>>>> to
>>>> the person or others. Such a person is also prohibited from possessing
>>>> a
>>>> rifle or shotgun, unless the person possesses an above described
>>>> physician's
>>>> certificate."
>>>>
>>>> Would the above (a and b (f?)) mean that "ken" is no longer able to
>>>> leagally
>>>> own a handgun?

>>>
>>> Hmmm.
>>>
>>> Interesting. KenShortFatSlobboCrim has told us about his personal
>>> arsenal.

>>
>>"Ken bought a new pistol today Ass. It's an FN 5.7mm semi-automatic.
>>Very nice, very lethal."
>>

> A convicted criminal with an illegal firearm? Sounds like something
> very serious is about to go down here...