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Rabbi Challenges Gun Ban Near Synagogues | Annapolis News
A Montgomery County rabbi is sounding the alarm over a new gun-carrying law that bans firearms within 100 yards of synagogues, parks, and schools — arguing it undermines Jewish congregations’ right to self-defense and safety. Rabbi Menashe Shapiro contends the ordinance forces synagogues into untenable security positions, especially those with early or late services, and ignores their religious duty to protect themselves. Despite community input before passage, the law was enacted without compromise — leaving many congregations financially unable to hire security. While the county claims…
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