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<p>From NBC 4 &#8212; The state of Maryland is facing off in federal court against gun-rights advocates who aim to block implementation of tough, new firearm restrictions.</p>
<p>The hearing Tuesday morning in Baltimore comes on the same day the law is scheduled to take effect.</p>
<p>The opponents object to the addition of 45 gun types to a list of banned assault weapons. They say that provision, and one limiting magazines to 10 bullets, amount to an unconstitutional ban on commonly used firearms.</p>
<p>They also object to a measure requiring people to be fingerprinted and licensed before buying a handgun. The plaintiffs say that provision will add to a huge backlog of post-purchase background checks and effectively prevent people from buying guns.</p>
<p>The state says the plaintiffs haven&#8217;t shown the law will cause irreparable harm.</p>