In response to the Orlando nightclub shooting , Cardin questioned the legality of military style assault weapons stating that " in my observations in Maryland , I do n't know too many people who need to have that type of weapon in order to do hunting in my state or to keep themselves safe . " Cardin opposed the 2016 sale of approximately 26,000 assault rifles to the national police of the Philippines . His opposition led to the U.S. State Department halting the sale
Orlando nightclub shooting
Orlando nightclub shooting
Ben Cardin