MSP or local CLEO?

bobthefisher · Jan 22, 2014

If an individual were going the individual route (i.e. non-trust) for a From 1/4, is it required that the individual go through MSP for sign-off, or would your local CLEO (County Sheriff) suffice? Is their any Maryland law stating that MSP must sign-off on all NFA forms?

Thanks fellas!

Sundazes · Jan 22, 2014

Depends on your county. Baltimore county won't do it so it's the MSP.

SneakySh0rty · Jan 22, 2014

Your CLEO could sign off on it IF they were willing. Most likely they wouldnt, therefore MSP in pikesville is necessary.

Flipz · Jan 22, 2014

Most counties have an unwritten agreement with MSP that MSP does the signoff.

bobthefisher · Jan 22, 2014

I'm out in Carroll County with Sheriff Ken Tregoning, and the last time I talked with him concerning notification of my C&R license, I brought up other items such as suppressors. He stated that he "really didn't care as long as it didn't bother my neighbors" when I told him I was considering purchasing NFA items in the future. So... from what I gather here, is that most CLEO's differ to MSP for NFA sign-off due to professional curtsey, and there's really nothing specifically written in Maryland law to the contrary. Would that statement be correct?

That being said, I've been doing NFA transfers via my trust for years. But, I just now have some friends who are starting to get into NFA items, but live in different parts of the state. Just trying to provide them with valid information, concerning with whether going thorough MSP is required, or if a willing CLEO sign-off will suffice.

rbird7282 · Jan 22, 2014

If you could get a local judge, state's attorney, or CLEO, you'd be all set. There aren't many counties in MD where you have willing candidates though. Probably just MSP.

CATMdude · Jan 22, 2014

If you live in a municipality, the local chief may sign off as well. Once again many may differ to MSP though. If you live in Frederick County, Sheriff Jenkins signs off on them and returns them in a couple of days.

rico903 · Jan 23, 2014

I have friends in Carroll County and the Sheriff signed off on theirs, no problem and quick. A willing CLEO will suffice.

doofoo · Jan 23, 2014

Calvert CLEO will sign off.. Having to go to MSP is so screwed up.

bobthefisher · Jan 23, 2014

Do you still need state fingerprint cards or live scan when not going through MSP?

CATMdude · Jan 23, 2014

I think it depends on the county. For Frederick, I didn't have to do any live scan or pay for a background check.

bobthefisher · Jan 25, 2014

CATMdude said:
I think it depends on the county. For Frederick, I didn't have to do any live scan or pay for a background check.

Good to know. Thanks.

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