Mental illness does not prohibit gun ownership in Maryland

Published February 12, 2013 5:00am ET



Less than a month before authorities say Dayvon Green shot two of his roommates and killed himself, the 23-year-old legally purchased an Uzi rifle that was found among the weapons at the crime scene.

Although police said Green suffered from mental illness, under Maryland law, people are not barred from purchasing guns exclusively because they have a psychological disorder.

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