But you couldn't even drop it off (i.e., transfer it) to one of those gun disposal drives, etc., without having the HQL (for handguns at least). You'd need it even if you dropped it off at the MSP, not because they can't accept it, but because you need the HQL to transfer the gun and get rid of...
WHILE CARRYING A COURT ORDER REQUIRING THE SURRENDER OF THE ASSAULT LONG GUN OR COPYCAT WEAPON. . . DIRECTLY TO THE . . . LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIT, BARRACKS, OR STATION IF THE PERSON HAS NOTIFIED THE LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIT.
Point taken. But doesn't that depend upon a court order...
I'd present her with the following (barely hypothetical) situation:
I own a now-banned gun. In a few days, my first child will be born. If I have some change-of-heart and decide, for safety reason, that I want the gun out of my house, I'm not allowed to because the SB281. It won't allow me...
Great! Other shops could do the same thing with free diagnostic check by their gunsmith. Take possession, have someone take a few weeks to "check out" the weapon for any flaws etc (real thorough I'm sure:innocent0), then come and pick it up later with the ND in hand.
First ever post...from Baltimore...but this got me especially p'd off.
What if people in the squeeze went to their FFL's (those not releasing on time) and said: I'll take possession of the gun then give it right back to you so your gunsmith, etc. can have a look at it. That way, you've taken...