Weigh in: Should Sykesville Require Residents to Own Guns?

To be clear, Sykesville Town Council is not considering such a law at this time. But the town of Nelson, GA passed a law this week requiring citizens to own a gun and ammunition according to a NBC News report. 

Maryland lawmakers continue to debate a gun bill in Annapolis as Gov. Martin O'Malley tries to make stricter gun laws for the state. O’Malley’s bill would ban the purchase of assault rifles, reduce maximum ammunition magazine size from 20 rounds to 10 and require handgun purchasers to submit digital fingerprints prior to licensing.

Legislators are expected to vote on the bill later this week. 

Tell us: What do you think? Would towns in Carroll County benefit from a law requiring citizens to own guns and ammo with the directive to use the weapons to protect themselves? 

According to the report, the new law in Nelson, GA requires the head of every household to own a gun and ammo to provide security for both the city and the individual's household. 

There are exemptions for felons and the mentally ill, anyone can opt out and there are no penalties, according to NBC News. 

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