Sellers will be prosecuted if they knowingly sell to a disqualified individual. That category includes felons, drug addicts, someone who has been dishonorably discharged from the military, has committed domestic abuse or been the subject of a mental health commitment. Carroll County Sheriff, Ken Pingrey, says he is in favor of the new law, but is still advocating for those purchasing and carrying weapons to get a permit through the state.
Pingrey does not believe this will really change anything. He says there are plenty of gun laws in place and illegal gun sales have happened since there were guns; and they will continue to happen. Those individuals will be prosecuted. Carroll County Attorney, John Werden, agrees.