Here's something interesting for everyone to absorb:
I was in a gun store yesterday and a MD. State Trooper walked in the door. She got the call for her LRWC Magpul optioned M6 (Schweet - the one with the "twisted barrel".).
I said, "You mean to tell me that YOU have to wait on the 7 day rule?" She said, "Yes, unless one can use the firearm as a 'service weapon' while on duty". She continued, "We do not have any special privileges as LEO's for the purchase of private use firearms - some 'Brilliant Colonel' at the MSP, in his 'infinite' wisdom got that enacted some time ago. I have to wait just like everyone else. This one was 64 days, but I'm a happy camper today!" She did not appear very happy with the current time delays and understands how everyone feels about the wait for their ND.
Just thought I'd pass this 'insider information' along to let people know that they are not the only ones who have to suffer through this nonsense.
Back in the day, any police officer could walk their paperwork through. I can verify what you mentioned about Troopers not getting special treatment as I have several waiting like everyone else for regulated guns.
Any law enforcement officer with an "Official Use Letter" on agency letter head, stating that the gun is for use on duty, as a back- up or as an agency approved off- duty carry gun can take regulated guns home on the spot, no wait.