dpotter58
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got mine today and trying to fill out the f77 but the loading indicator keeps spinning with no results.
Do you get an email if t goes through?
Do you get an email if t goes through?
How Long Did Your HQL Approval Take?
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dpotter58
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Finally went through and I got an email! 29 days
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Darkemp
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Applied for the first time on Saturday 7/11 and completed LiveScan same day (Three Brothers in Baltimore). Thursday 7/16 received CJIS letter confirming no criminal history and that national fingerprint check in progress.
Curious to see how fast this all goes- I’ve been a Designated Collector in Maryland since 2004, held a C&R FFL from 2010-2019 (didn’t file renewal last year, filed for a new one this week also) and had made many “regulated firearm” acquisitions in MD from 2002 through 2013 but none since.
Curious to see how fast this all goes- I’ve been a Designated Collector in Maryland since 2004, held a C&R FFL from 2010-2019 (didn’t file renewal last year, filed for a new one this week also) and had made many “regulated firearm” acquisitions in MD from 2002 through 2013 but none since.
Hello! New poster here from MOCO.
Took HQL class via Fortress Training on 6/20. Checklist shows application received 6/23.
Recieved All clear on prints and background in the mail.
Zero movement since... checklist only shows one completed check....stuck on pending. Day 25...or Day 28, depending on whichever day qualifies as day 1.
Took HQL class via Fortress Training on 6/20. Checklist shows application received 6/23.
Recieved All clear on prints and background in the mail.
Zero movement since... checklist only shows one completed check....stuck on pending. Day 25...or Day 28, depending on whichever day qualifies as day 1.
AKbythebay
Ultimate Member
Day 28 got my approval. Now waiting on the card.
Bigkach
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Wheaton Hills Sportsman
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When dealing with the bureaucracy we must float like leaves in the river of time and gently, calmly remember to write to your representatives to raise the budget for that department, except for pay, remind them we need to freeze pay and human resource costs for a bit, until there is a vaccine . . . for death.
AKbythebay
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Day 32, no card yet
I was so excited to see I was finally approved, now the damn card will never get here!
I was so excited to see I was finally approved, now the damn card will never get here!
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
You would die if you had to wait for a Form 4 to come back. 32 days is nothing.
AKbythebay
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It's amazing in this state that we have to wait 30+ days, spend $100-150 just to exercise a right guaranteed in the constitution.
Imagine if you have to apply and pay for a license, get fingerprinted, pass a test to go to church, or to speak your mind, or to write an article, or to vote
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Yea.... I think my post and point went over your head. A Form 4 with the ATF can take 10-16 months to be approved, and you have to pay $200 just to be able to submit the form. Imagine that, 10-16 months just to be able to take home your personal property.
AKbythebay
Ultimate Member
Form 4 is for full auto isn't it?
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Full auto, suppressors, SBR's, SBS's, etc.... Anything covered under NFA.
Alright, so here's the real wait times for buying a handgun in Maryland right now. I'm not discouraging anyone from buying a handgun, but rather trying to give you a realistic expectation of what to expect so you're not on here checking every single day wondering why you don't have your gun yet. I took my HQL class mid/late June was approved mid/late July and I'm still 7 days in waiting on my card to come in the mail. It feels good to get approved but just realize you have at least another two weeks after that before you can take your firearm home.
Finding an HQL Class to take - 5-7 Days
Submitting HQL Application/MSP Receiving It - 2 Days
Application Approval Time - 29-30 Days
Card Mail Time - 7-10 Days
Purchase Wait Time (Cool Off Period) - 7-8 Days
Total Time - 50-57 Days
So, as of right now in Maryland, from the time you decide you want to buy a handgun to the time you actually come home with your handgun it will take 50-57 days..... yes you read that right.... I know, I feel your pain and I'm in the same boat.
Some other things to know,
Why hasn't anything updated on my application? The only activity you will see on your application is everything will be marked completed at once and then a couple of hours later it will be active
Do I need my actual hql to buy a gun or can I use the number once it's active? No, you can't use the number you have to have the actual card to purchase the firearm
Can I start my 77r or purchase my gun and have it sent to my FFL so I don't have to wait the 7 days? No, you have to present your hql to the FFL when you purchase your firearm and they have to complete the 77r electronic application and submit it to MSP when you purchase your weapon which will then take 7-8 days to approve and only then can you go pick up your firearm.
As you can see there's no shortcuts, just lots and lots of patience required.
Finding an HQL Class to take - 5-7 Days
Submitting HQL Application/MSP Receiving It - 2 Days
Application Approval Time - 29-30 Days
Card Mail Time - 7-10 Days
Purchase Wait Time (Cool Off Period) - 7-8 Days
Total Time - 50-57 Days
So, as of right now in Maryland, from the time you decide you want to buy a handgun to the time you actually come home with your handgun it will take 50-57 days..... yes you read that right.... I know, I feel your pain and I'm in the same boat.
Some other things to know,
Why hasn't anything updated on my application? The only activity you will see on your application is everything will be marked completed at once and then a couple of hours later it will be active
Do I need my actual hql to buy a gun or can I use the number once it's active? No, you can't use the number you have to have the actual card to purchase the firearm
Can I start my 77r or purchase my gun and have it sent to my FFL so I don't have to wait the 7 days? No, you have to present your hql to the FFL when you purchase your firearm and they have to complete the 77r electronic application and submit it to MSP when you purchase your weapon which will then take 7-8 days to approve and only then can you go pick up your firearm.
As you can see there's no shortcuts, just lots and lots of patience required.
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