Clarification on handgun purchases in MD, with the new law...

[Hyp81]

Okay... so just to clarify...

If I were to purchase a .38 special revolver before October 1st, I would be exempt from the new requirements that go into effect after that date, yes? The fingerprinting and training classes and all.

IF that is true...

Then what else do I need to legally purchase one here in the state OTHER than taking the hand gun safety class online (which I did), and submitting that paper to the state police?

I wasn't really looking to add a handgun yet, but I may rush it given this stupid new law. (I am sure that is exactly what they intended when writing it )

 

[lx1x]

yes..

nothing else besides waiting for not disapproved..

 

[Hyp81]

yes..

nothing else besides waiting for not disapproved..

And that is from the state police, right? Is there a form I have to submit, or does the gun shop walk you through that?

 

[Luigi]

I thought that I read in the SB281 for non lawyers thread, that it only exempts the training, but everything else like fingerprinting etc would still apply?

 

[ShallNotInfringe]

The shop will walk you through it.

Then you wait, and wait some more.

2 threads dedicated to the wait times. Expect 2+ months.

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[ShallNotInfringe]

I thought that I read in the SB281 for non lawyers thread, that it only exempts the training, but everything else like fingerprinting etc would still apply?

If you purchase after October 1, and already own another handgun prior to October 1, you are exempt from the training requirement. The printing and background check still applies for the permit.

Before October 1, nothing changes, except long waits and depleted supply.

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[fabsroman]

If you purchase after October 1, and already own another handgun prior to October 1, you are exempt from the training requirement. The printing and background check still applies for the permit.

Before October 1, nothing changes, except long waits and depleted supply.

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Yep, ShallNotInfringe has it correct, as I would expect. Just figured I would back up the result.

 

[wvuguy]

do digital fingerprints on file already count for anything since they havent changed since they were digitally taken

 

[cougar70]

This is why both my wife and I will be purchasing a firearm BEFORE October 1st!

Waaaay too much BS afterwards.
Brian
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“The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect them selves against tyranny in government.” – Thomas Jefferson

 

[bpm32]

I know that if you have a purchase order for or have submitted paperwork for an "assault long gun" before Oct 1, you're good to go. What if you purchase a handgun and submit paperwork before Oct. 1 without a handgun license (before the licensing takes effect), but the 'not disapproved' comes back after Oct. 1? SB 281 doesn't seem to address this for handguns. Has anyone stated definitively that the as-of-yet-nonexistent FOID is only mandatory for submittals after Oct. 1?

 

[MJD438]

do digital fingerprints on file already count for anything since they havent changed since they were digitally taken

No - new set of prints are required for the HQL.

 

[Kilroy]

Kinda sad that we're talking about this. My solution is to buy handguns out of state. (Legally) I choose not participate in MD gun restrictions.

 

[Rleepremier]

So what about guns that have factory mags that are more then 10? Like will the sig p226 and p229 be banned? If so DAMN IT I shouldn't have sold my p229.

 

[rmiddle]

And that is from the state police, right? Is there a form I have to submit, or does the gun shop walk you through that?

The gun shop will walk you there the fun forms you have to fill out. There are extra forms for regulated weapons vs un-regulated. As long as you have the piece of paper for the online "training" and your DL and a way to pay for it. You are good to go.

Thanks
Robert

 

[rmiddle]

do digital fingerprints on file already count for anything since they havent changed since they were digitally taken

My understanding is they want a fresh set even though your prints may already be in the system. My understanding is if your prints are already in the system it is to confirm it is you. If they are not it is to add them in in-case the Gun makes you go out and shot some one .

Thanks
Robert

 

[fabsroman]

So what about guns that have factory mags that are more then 10? Like will the sig p226 and p229 be banned? If so DAMN IT I shouldn't have sold my p229.

The guns will not be banned. You just will not be able to get the high capacity mag with them. Thing is, unless you can find one that is limited to 10 rounds, you are going to be SOL unless you buy the high capacity mags out of state.

New York had to amend its law because nobody was making 7 round mags.

 

[rmiddle]

So what about guns that have factory mags that are more then 10? Like will the sig p226 and p229 be banned? If so DAMN IT I shouldn't have sold my p229.

No. One of 2 things will happen.

1) You wont be allowed to take the Mag that came with the gun out of the shop and you will be force to either buy 10 rounders in the state or go out of state and buy there standard size ones and drive them back into the state.

2) The shop with get the 10 round versions of these guns into there shop.

Most of the popular handguns have 10 round versions for there guns.

Thanks
Robert

 

[Rleepremier]

The guns will not be banned. You just will not be able to get the high capacity mag with them. Thing is, unless you can find one that is limited to 10 rounds, you are going to be SOL unless you buy the high capacity mags out of state.

New York had to amend its law because nobody was making 7 round mags.

So I can purchase the gun, but I won't be able to get a mag for it. Awesome way to get a expensive paper weight.

 

[Pinecone]

No, you cannot buy/receive an over 10 round mag in MD after Oct 1.

You can still get 10 round mags, and most popular pistols have 10 round mags, due to previous Federal and current CA laws.

You will be able to buy over 10 round mags OUTSIDE MD and legally bring them back into the state.