Cons of HQL

t84a · Nov 27, 2014

I did a basic search with no real results. I'm not in the immediate search for a firearm but have the time to go through the process now. So unless I'm the ultimate optimist and believe SB281 will be repealed or modified, list the cons of obtaining the HQL now when I'm not in the market.

swinokur · Nov 27, 2014

if you wait until you find what you want, it could result in a purchase slipping from your grasp.

Do it now while there is no pressing need.

You'll thank me.

BigDaddy · Nov 27, 2014

I was wrong, it expires in 10 years.

swinokur · Nov 27, 2014

No. 10 years.

t84a · Nov 27, 2014

I thought it was 10

swinokur · Nov 27, 2014

it is 10

Mr H · Nov 27, 2014

I'm a procedural holdout, waiting to see what we can do in the GA this time through.

Not going to tell anyone not to get one, though.

Drmsparks · Nov 27, 2014

If you already own a previously regulated firearm it's a quick though expensive process. You can wait till you need it.

If you are starting from scratch there are a bunch of hoops to go through and it's painful and drawn out. Do it now so it's in place when you want to get something.

BUFF7MM · Nov 27, 2014

A background check for the HQL, then having to wait for another background check to be done when buying a handgun.

Scottysan · Nov 27, 2014

Yep...double hurdles... pretty poorly written... or well crafted to deter new shooters. Depending on your viewpoint

swinokur · Nov 27, 2014

The latter IMO

clarksvegas · Nov 27, 2014

Swinokur is on point with it. Get it done and be confident when you walk into that shop and see the must have gun and know you can have that sale tag on it in less than hour later.

Besides, it'll probably be a while before we get rid of 281. Politicians aren't exactly fedex.

clarksvegas · Nov 27, 2014

Buff7mm said:
A background check for the HQL, then having to wait for another background check to be done when buying a handgun.

a similar law was struck down in CA a few months ago. It was the CCW and still having to go thru their 10 day hold. CCW were vetted through their state justice dept.

Dunno if that ruling would be used to at least get rid of the 7 day hold if all 7 day holds are for regulated (hand) guns and all regulated guns can't be purchased without an HQL.

Gryphon · Nov 27, 2014

Its a PIA to have to get it. Its expensive. Its redundant. But, if you ever plan to get a carry permit its no more invasive.

swinokur · Nov 27, 2014

clarksvegas said:
a similar law was struck down in CA a few months ago. It was the CCW and still having to go thru their 10 day hold. CCW were vetted through their state justice dept.

Dunno if that ruling would be used to at least get rid of the 7 day hold if all 7 day holds are for regulated (hand) guns and all regulated guns can't be purchased without an HQL.

That case was in the 9CA and has no bearing on MD, who is in the 4 CA.

safecracker · Nov 27, 2014

'He who hesitates, is lost.'

Threeband · Nov 27, 2014

I'm holding out because I'm spending all my money on Garands this year, and I already have enough non-C&R handguns to hold me over for a bit longer.

Also, the HQL just puts you on an updated double-secret List. All the old databases were so full of errors they came up with the HQL to get a new master List for the Big Confiscation.

That's a conspiracy theory I made up all by myself, with absolutely not much basis in reality. Feel free to spread it all over tghe internets.

Threeband · Nov 27, 2014

Gryphon said:
Its a PIA to have to get it. Its expensive. Its redundant. But, if you ever plan to get a carry permit its no more invasive.

For the HQL they don't call your ex-girlfriend/wife and ask her if she thinks you should be allowed to own a gun.

t84a · Nov 27, 2014

Let me ask, I was told that by law all the forms and info we used to get our previous handguns were supposed to be destroyed within some timeframe after approval. Any truth to this? He brought this up when I said the state already had my info.

Minuteman · Nov 27, 2014

t84a said:
Let me ask, I was told that by law all the forms and info we used to get our previous handguns were supposed to be destroyed within some timeframe after approval. Any truth to this? He brought this up when I said the state already had my info.

Good question, and I look forward to what others have to say.

I can only repeat what I heard at one of the hearings a few years ago. I believe that is true, but the MDSP has been keeping all records of gun sales. Which I've heard some argue is a de-facto gun registration.

Now, we all know the MDSP is keenly interested in this forum; so lets just hope that someone with intimate knowledge will comment on your question.

While we wait on that, check this out: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history

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