fxk
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It has been quite a while since purchasing my last firearm.
So, somewhere prior to 2003, I had watched a movie in Timmonium at a show, and got some type of "permission to buy" at the time. The law had just changed, and this was MDs new requirement at the time.
The last time I purchased anything was a stripped lower just days prior to the 10/1/2003 go-live date of whatever law that would have made a problem of buying the lower. I assume I had to use whatever permission-to-buy-card I had at the time. (I know, very clear, huh?)
Of course, 17+ years, and memories are worn a bit. I can't find card or anything on that permission to buy.
The current HQL process looks very different and is more expensive. I'm assuming I have to start over.
This all came about because I want to obtain a VA non-resident CCW permit.
I'm looking to go through the minimum cost and effort to get both now.
Starting with fingerprints - I can get LiveScan fingerprints from a commercial group here locally. I know these are good for MD, but for Virginia as well?
They can also do FBI checks
They also do MD Criminal background checks. OK for MD, how about VA?
Training -
MD HQL has an exception for training - #6. Lawfully owns a regulated firearm.
Meaning a pistol, legally owned prior to 2003? no?
AR Lower?
Virginia - they have on-line courses - commercially operated they will accept.
Will they accept a current MD HQL?
Would MD take a VA CCW as substitute for training requirement?
Would MD take an on-line course that meets VA requirements as training?
I have a 40+yo IHMSA membership card. I've been shooting since my 20s. I'm guessing that is basically worthless.
Any help would be appreciated.
So, somewhere prior to 2003, I had watched a movie in Timmonium at a show, and got some type of "permission to buy" at the time. The law had just changed, and this was MDs new requirement at the time.
The last time I purchased anything was a stripped lower just days prior to the 10/1/2003 go-live date of whatever law that would have made a problem of buying the lower. I assume I had to use whatever permission-to-buy-card I had at the time. (I know, very clear, huh?)
Of course, 17+ years, and memories are worn a bit. I can't find card or anything on that permission to buy.
The current HQL process looks very different and is more expensive. I'm assuming I have to start over.
This all came about because I want to obtain a VA non-resident CCW permit.
I'm looking to go through the minimum cost and effort to get both now.
Starting with fingerprints - I can get LiveScan fingerprints from a commercial group here locally. I know these are good for MD, but for Virginia as well?
They can also do FBI checks
They also do MD Criminal background checks. OK for MD, how about VA?
Training -
MD HQL has an exception for training - #6. Lawfully owns a regulated firearm.
Meaning a pistol, legally owned prior to 2003? no?
AR Lower?
Virginia - they have on-line courses - commercially operated they will accept.
Will they accept a current MD HQL?
Would MD take a VA CCW as substitute for training requirement?
Would MD take an on-line course that meets VA requirements as training?
I have a 40+yo IHMSA membership card. I've been shooting since my 20s. I'm guessing that is basically worthless.
Any help would be appreciated.
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