MD CCW Pending

LUVE · May 17, 2020

Hello All,

I had my phone interview 9 days ago and my application still says accepted. I'm concerned because others have noted that they were approved the day after their interview in the MSP portal. I know some delays may be due to COVID-19 but it didn't affect my HQL.

How long is taking people to their initial CCW (wear and carry) these past few months?

Fredcohunter · May 17, 2020

For me 3 weeks 1 day from interview to final disposition. An additional 6 days to receive permit. All occurred during COVID.

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LUVE · May 17, 2020

Fredcohunter said:
For me 3 weeks 1 day from interview to final disposition. An additional 6 days to receive permit. All occurred during COVID.

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Wow. Ok, thanks! I guess 9 days isn't that bad.

Steel Hunter · May 17, 2020

HQL and CCW processing are not necessarily correlated in any manner because there are different arbitrary bottlenecks in each process. I would not judge timelines for one based off the other. This is Maryland, so as long as you get it within 90 days of when you applied, consider the process to have gone as smoothly as it can.

RoadDawg · May 18, 2020

Steel Hunter said:
HQL and CCW processing are not necessarily correlated in any manner because there are different arbitrary bottlenecks in each process. I would not judge timelines for one based off the other. This is Maryland, so as long as you get it within 90 days of when you applied, consider the process to have gone as smoothly as it can.

If you were going to get both...

DO NOT GET THE HQL FIRST!

Save the hassle and the money. Once you have the CCW... the HQL is simply a matter of application.

Join “Maryland Shall Issue” (MSI)
https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/join
Members get help through the process. And MSI is actively fighting for our 2A COTUS Rights on the local, state, and federal level.

miles71 · May 18, 2020

I used to allow students in my permit courses who did not have an HQL, however I was repeatedly shown true beginners do not do as well in a mixed experience class. It's very difficult to get what you need out of a more "advanced" course if you have no experience. If you are a beginner getting your first pistol do an HQL course, or some sort of basic pistol course, first and get some experience with your firearm. Another option is get in a course that is ALL beginners, then the course pacing can be more appropriate. I know several instructors who wil do small group Instruction tailored to the group.

That being said some instructors are charging a premium price, others more reasonable. Shop around, check instructors reputations, and do what's best.

Just my opinion, feel free to have your own.
TD

LUVE · May 18, 2020

miles71 said:
I used to allow students in my permit courses who did not have an HQL, however I was repeatedly shown true beginners do not do as well in a mixed experience class. It's very difficult to get what you need out of a more "advanced" course if you have no experience. If you are a beginner getting your first pistol do an HQL course, or some sort of basic pistol course, first and get some experience with your firearm. Another option is get in a course that is ALL beginners, then the course pacing can be more appropriate. I know several instructors who wil do small group Instruction tailored to the group.

That being said some instructors are charging a premium price, others more reasonable. Shop around, check instructors reputations, and do what's best.

Just my opinion, feel free to have your own.
TD

I have law enforcement academy training and an extensive background with guns. My actions were to comply with the state to make purchases where I currently live. Thanks for sharing tough.

LUVE · May 18, 2020

RoadDawg said:
If you were going to get both...

DO NOT GET THE HQL FIRST!

Save the hassle and the money. Once you have the CCW... the HQL is simply a matter of application.

Join “Maryland Shall Issue” (MSI)
https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/join
Members get help through the process. And MSI is actively fighting for our 2A COTUS Rights on the local, state, and federal level.

Hey there,

I took a reasonably priced combination class (HQL/CCW/Utah/Self-Defense = $395) for what most are paying just for a single state CCW class. The instructor was experienced and well versed what the state requires. https://www.northharfordfirearmstraining.com

I paid for the HQL because I wanted new guns in 30 days versus 90.

miles71 · May 18, 2020

LUVE,
You obviously have more than adequate experience, my post was concerning people brand new to firearms with no experience. I would have had no issue with having someone with previous experience/training in my more advanced courses.

I know the instructor you took your training from and he is a good guy. There are many fine instructors teaching in the area at many differing prices.

TD

LUVE · May 18, 2020

miles71 said:
LUVE,
You obviously have more than adequate experience, my post was concerning people brand new to firearms with no experience. I would have had no issue with having someone with previous experience/training in my more advanced courses.

I know the instructor you took your training from and he is a good guy. There are many fine instructors teaching in the area at many differing prices.

TD

Place your link here in this thread. I'd love to look at what you have to offer and when you will offer. I love learning and refreshing and seeing things from different perspectives.

RoadDawg · May 19, 2020

miles71 said:
I used to allow students in my permit courses who did not have an HQL, however I was repeatedly shown true beginners do not do as well in a mixed experience class. It's very difficult to get what you need out of a more "advanced" course if you have no experience. If you are a beginner getting your first pistol do an HQL course, or some sort of basic pistol course, first and get some experience with your firearm. Another option is get in a course that is ALL beginners, then the course pacing can be more appropriate. I know several instructors who wil do small group Instruction tailored to the group.

That being said some instructors are charging a premium price, others more reasonable. Shop around, check instructors reputations, and do what's best.

Just my opinion, feel free to have your own.
TD

There are many folks who are very well versed in the safe handling of firearms... yet do not have nor do they want a Maryland HQL.

Many such folks are members of this very forum.

While I understand the issues which are present with new shooters. The lack of a HQL is no indication of skill or proficiency level.

punisher12b · May 19, 2020

Lucky ducks

sacnut · May 19, 2020

My application was approved, 7 days after my interview with the investigator. I received the permit in-hand, yesterday (7 days after that). The whole process took me about 2 and a half months from the day that I submitted my application.

miles71 · May 19, 2020

RoadDawg said:
There are many folks who are very well versed in the safe handling of firearms... yet do not have nor do they want a Maryland HQL.

Many such folks are members of this very forum.

While I understand the issues which are present with new shooters. The lack of a HQL is no indication of skill or proficiency level.

I guess I wasn't clear, I am not saying someone would have to have an HQL, I am saying they would be better off having some sort of basic skills or experience. People BRAND NEW to firearms should get some basic training before taking more advanced courses.

TD

RoadDawg · May 20, 2020

miles71 said:
I guess I wasn't clear, I am not saying someone would have to have an HQL, I am saying they would be better off having some sort of basic skills or experience. People BRAND NEW to firearms should get some basic training before taking more advanced courses.

TD

All people should avail themselves of training. And they should do it on their own.

The fact is... the COTUS 2A does not require it. And no laws should be written to require it before any non prohibited citizen is able to exercise that right.

miles71 · May 20, 2020

LUVE said:
Place your link here in this thread. I'd love to look at what you have to offer and when you will offer. I love learning and refreshing and seeing things from different perspectives.

Not sure if links are allowed, I tried to include one in my signature and while back and got my hands slapped. Ill PM you.

TD

LUVE · May 21, 2020

miles71 said:
Not sure if links are allowed, I tried to include one in my signature and while back and got my hands slapped. Ill PM you.

TD

Received. Thanks!

LUVE · May 21, 2020

sacnut said:
My application was approved, 7 days after my interview with the investigator. I received the permit in-hand, yesterday (7 days after that). The whole process took me about 2 and a half months from the day that I submitted my application.

Was this during our current climate? If so, give detailed data points. Thanks.

roadking · Jun 2, 2020

LUVE said:
Hello All,

I had my phone interview 9 days ago and my application still says accepted. I'm concerned because others have noted that they were approved the day after their interview in the MSP portal. I know some delays may be due to COVID-19 but it didn't affect my HQL.

How long is taking people to their initial CCW (wear and carry) these past few months?

I received my "final disposition" email from MSP 8 days after my interview. I received my card 7 days later. Total time from when my app was received to getting the card in the mail was 7 weeks exactly. I have to say, I was impressed. I was expecting to go the full 90 days. I was half that.

sacnut · Jun 2, 2020

LUVE said:
Was this during our current climate? If so, give detailed data points. Thanks.

Here’s my timeline:
3/3 - Application submitted
5/4 - Interview with investigator
5/11 - Disposition email (approved)
5/18 - Permit in hand

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