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Anyone know why the MSP website is currently down? They hiding from Jesus or something?
Right, it doesn't
I think you may be confusing the 2. They are unrelated IMHO.
It was oringinaly thought that we would not need the HQL if purcahsed before 10-1. When 'they' said otherwise everyone was in an uproar. So esentially this is how everyone not in MOM's pocket interpreted the legislation.
We just did a full circle.
The law says otherwise. Unlike assault long guns, the law does not provide a similar provision for handguns.
The State Police have advised people to break the law as written. They then mislead people by saying this was a widely known exception,even though there is an AAG memo saying it can't be done.
Do as you want, but the State Police do not have the legal authority to change the written law.
I've already done a 4 hour classroom course and 4 hours of range time so I could get my HQL. I bought my gun in June....or was it July...?...cant remember now but oh well I'm going to get it anyway because I don't trust it. I purchased from gander so it will be next year before I get it anyway.....I hope!!!
I am not confusing the two.
In regards to rifles, it is clearly written in the law that they may be received if an application or purchase order was issued before Oct 1.
In regards to handguns, it is clearly written in the law that a HQL or exception explicitly written in the law, is required to receive a handgun after Oct 1. There is nothing written in the law allowing receipt of a handgun without the HQL or specified exception if there is an application pre Oct 1.
And taking in to account the AAG memo that says an application prior to Oct 1 is not sufficient, and that a HQL is required, it is not clear that the MD SP can say otherwise:
" it is my view that after October 1, 2013 a person may not take delivery of, and a dealer may not deliver, a handgun to a person who does not have a handgun qualification license, even if the purchase was arranged before October 1, 2013."
http://www.scribd.com/doc/158788674/AG-opinion
Legal or not, if MSP intends to not enforce the law, it really doesn't matter. what the law says.
They are in panic mode after yesterday's admissions.
Just sent this this to Mike Smigiel and Nancy Jacobs:
The first link is from MSP via AGC:
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=p85wsocab&v=0017tAQmPa9WearZlsiqmqmSbxD7HMjhw7a8YCorAW0L-oPobCpMo1ccCoXZJHAv976o2-IzlW8y9PwmytiM7ZHVahA0P1u7oDQpj6TVQprC9njOy4763e8eEddBHqmgmlkERLw1GiCY0SJTcKDau-8MmFkqoxrDMrBg7dm5j9kH4aeQKoju9UhO5vQXOU-wQ3KiC2uGYtjrLsnzPftBZx24Q%3D%3D
This is counter to the bill as passed and counter to the COMAR accepted yesterday. Compare to an AG opinion of 08/01/13:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/158788674/AG-opinion
While on the surface it appears to be a good thing for us, is this entrapment of dealers and buyers? Can this come back to bite us on the ass?
Thanks, My Name.
Absolutely every gun owner in MD needs to apply for the HQL on 10/1 we need to keep this thing broken. Did ranyone read anything that prohibits applying more then once. That should help f things up.
Your concern is absolutely spot on.
The MSP does not act on these issues unless directed specifically by the Gov's office. Gansler and he don't always get along, so I suspect some fireworks behind scenes. That said, the AG might have driven this.
Go look at yesterday's hearing. This is not happening in a vacuum. They effed up and are trying to get out of jail, but nothing short of holding the entire licensing statute will work. This is desperation. It is not enough.
Dealers take direction from MSP. If the MSP says dealers can/cannot do something, the AG would have a damn hard time pressing the matter. The MSP is the arbiter of the law for dealers. The AG just offers opinions. The MSP trump the AG, in general....
While on the surface it appears to be a good thing for us, is this entrapment of dealers and buyers? Can this come back to bite us on the ass?
Thanks, My Name.
Absolutely every gun owner in MD needs to apply for the HQL on 10/1 we need to keep this thing broken. Did ranyone read anything that prohibits applying more then once. That should help f things up.