Maryland Designated Regulated Firearms Collector

Dave T · Jun 19, 2013

flyingblind said:
So Here is my Story RE this DC thing
Submission number 1
4/9-They lost it
5/30 resubmitted and verified they received it via certified mail was told they would "rush" it
6/19 its gone missing again...

Yikes!!!

I emailed Trooper Thompson the other day just asking for verification that they have my application (I mailed it in late May). Today I got the same canned response that jpo183 received. Guess I'll have to wait my 6 weeks to find out if they actually have it.

ShallNotInfringe · Jun 20, 2013

flyingblind said:
So Here is my Story RE this DC thing
Submission number 1
4/9-They lost it
5/30 resubmitted and verified they received it via certified mail was told they would "rush" it
6/19 its gone missing again...

well, fancy that. Sounds like you made "the list".

Third time's the charm?

This time put a GPS tracker chip on the application?

CarlosM · Jun 20, 2013

I just found out that my 4/26 application was approved and will be mailed shortly. Time to shop!

nrcrock69 · Jun 21, 2013

mailing my letter of today, So far I've gathered that first class is the best way to go but cant seem to find out if I need to send a fee with it?

rtmhunter · Jun 21, 2013

No fee needed. Just be prepared to wait. Like verything else with the MSP, it will take a loooooong time. :mad54:

Idempotent · Jun 21, 2013

nrcrock69 said:
mailing my letter of today, So far I've gathered that first class is the best way to go but cant seem to find out if I need to send a fee with it?

No fee required (surprisingly!). Don't give them any ideas :innocent0

nrcrock69 · Jun 21, 2013

Idempotent said:
No fee required (surprisingly!). Don't give them any ideas

Very surprised my self, MD not charging a fee!!! Of to the post office I go thanks for the quick replys

CrawfishStu · Jun 21, 2013

Mailed my app in regular mail on 4/16
I got nervious a few days ago that I should have sent it certified so I emailed Trooper Thompson on 6/14. On 6/17 she emailed back saying I had been approved and a letter mailed out on 6/10.
I got the letter yesterday on 6/20 dated 6/9.

spclopr8tr · Jun 21, 2013

CrawfishStu said:
Mailed my app in regular mail on 4/16
I got nervious a few days ago that I should have sent it certified so I emailed Trooper Thompson on 6/14. On 6/17 she emailed back saying I had been approved and a letter mailed out on 6/10.
I got the letter yesterday on 6/20 dated 6/9.

I wonder how they define "mailed out"? 10 days for an in state post? Even the USPS can't be that slow. My guess is the approved letters go into an envelope and into an "out" box for mailing. Then once a week or so some clerk runs them through the postage machine and sticks them in a box for postal pickup. Having gotten an email yesterday saying my app was being processed yesterday afternoon, I guess I can expect to see a letter by the end of next week.

pitpawten · Jun 21, 2013

04.29 - Mailed (normal USPS not certified)
06.20 - "Approved and letter will be mailed out shortly"
07.?? - Received

flyingblind · Jun 22, 2013

I know your out and about but wanted to share with you a statue from MD found here http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=29.03.01.04.htm
"I. If the individual is not prohibited by federal or State law from purchasing or possessing a regulated firearm, the notarized application shall be sufficient for a designation as a collector. "

Doesnt this mean that having a notarized copy of your app is good enough to pick up within 30 days?

Dave T · Jun 22, 2013

flyingblind said:
I know your out and about but wanted to share with you a statue from MD found here http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=29.03.01.04.htm
"I. If the individual is not prohibited by federal or State law from purchasing or possessing a regulated firearm, the notarized application shall be sufficient for a designation as a collector. "

Doesnt this mean that having a notarized copy of your app is good enough to pick up within 30 days?

I doubt it. Read down further:

M. An individual must be designated as a collector by the Secretary before applying to purchase multiple regulated firearms as a collector.

They'd probably use that clause to nix the 30 day pickup. But it is an interesting thought.

jkeiler · Jun 22, 2013

I think they lost/misplaced a number of applications around the April 9/10 timeframe. Mine was also lost. I emailed Trooper Thompson a couple of times about it and she allowed me to fax a new application and I included a certification that I indeed had done the app originally on 4/10 (and I also mailed a hard-copy with USPS delivery confirmation.) It took another week but I got the DC status. I'm honestly not sure whether that did the trick or they just found the original app.

rtmhunter · Jun 22, 2013

How long do you have to wait before we can start emailing for status? Law sais they are supposed to be done in 14 days (not that the LAW matters) and mine has been over a month. I'm getting more frustrated by the day. If my F'ing taxes were 2-3 weeks late you can bet your ass I'd be hearing about it but they seem to be able to do as they please. :mad54:

scott60158 · Jun 22, 2013

rtmhunter said:
How long do you have to wait before we can start emailing for status? Law sais they are supposed to be done in 14 days (not that the LAW matters) and mine has been over a month. I'm getting more frustrated by the day. If my F'ing taxes were 2-3 weeks late you can bet your ass I'd be hearing about it but they seem to be able to do as they please.

6-7 weeks. Any earlier is wasting time.

flyingblind · Jun 22, 2013

FYI the law says 14 days

catfish jon · Jun 22, 2013

flyingblind said:
FYI the law says 14 days

do you know where this is stated? i was looking for it the other day and could not find this figure. i know iv heard/seen it before but cant find it.

aireyc · Jun 22, 2013

catfish jon said:
do you know where this is stated? i was looking for it the other day and could not find this figure. i know iv heard/seen it before but cant find it.

http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=29.03.01.04.htm

Letter J

pakman916 · Jun 23, 2013

For everyone waiting for your letter or status, I would suggest waiting at least 60 days before panicking. I emailed TFC Thompson just shy of 6 weeks and got the canned response. She said she had not came across my app. Then the following week, I got the letter. My thoughts, she didn't even look for it. It was probably approved when I emailed and then the letter was printed shortly afterwards and mailed not to far after that. Also, generally speaking, most people have received their letters in under 60 days. If you are over 60 days, I think you have every reason to be concerned. Just my 2 cents.

Americus · Jun 23, 2013

pakman916 said:
For everyone waiting for your letter or status, I would suggest waiting at least 60 days before panicking. I emailed TFC Thompson just shy of 6 weeks and got the canned response. She said she had not came across my app. Then the following week, I got the letter. My thoughts, she didn't even look for it. It was probably approved when I emailed and then the letter was printed shortly afterwards and mailed not to far after that. Also, generally speaking, most people have received their letters in under 60 days. If you are over 60 days, I think you have every reason to be concerned. Just my 2 cents.

still waiting on a 4/21

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