HQL Process update

HCOR · Jan 16, 2017

knightindullarmor said:
I finally broke down and applied for my HQL.

Kinda silly, considering I already own a few handguns / "regulated firearms" from the pre-281 days, but I recently got my NRA Instructor - Pistol cert and am looking to buy a few handguns to use for training purposes.

Anyway... got fingerprinted on 1/8/17 and submitted application on 1/10/17. No movement on the checklist as of today, 1/16/17, other that MSP acknowledging the application and payment were received.

Same here I really figured I would see a change today but still nothing.

knightindullarmor · Jan 16, 2017

j_h_smith said:
They shut that program down after January 1. If you didn't get your HQL by then, you're too late. They will open up the enrollment period again in October. You will have until Jan1 to apply for 2017. They are treating this like health insurance enrollment. After all, having an HQL is not a right, it's a privilege.

j/k

^^ good to see sarcasm is still alive and well in 2017.

Nottherealfranco · Jan 16, 2017

I just got mine done. Submitted 12/19, completed as of today, 1/16.

knightindullarmor · Mar 6, 2017

Sorry, forgot to update sooner. Fingerprinted 1/8, applied online 1/10, online checklist completed 1/30, card received first week of February. About 23 day total turnaround from application submission to card in hand.

Cool thing is I found a sweet Taurus 94 (22LR 9 shot revolver) in SS thats coming home with me 5his coming Friday.

In my effort to avoid the HQL fees I spent last couple years not enjoying any new handguns. Guess I forgot that new gun feeling. That 7 day wait almost makes it sweeter, like a kid counting down to Christmas.

knightindullarmor · Mar 6, 2017

Sorry, forgot to update sooner. Fingerprinted 1/8, applied online 1/10, online checklist completed 1/30, card received first week of February. About 23 day total turnaround from application submission to card in hand.

Cool thing is I found a sweet Taurus 94 (22LR 9 shot revolver) in SS thats coming home with me 5his coming Friday.

In my effort to avoid the HQL fees I spent last couple years not enjoying any new handguns. Guess I forgot that new gun feeling. That 7 day wait almost makes it sweeter, like a kid counting down to Christmas.

bDp_Reaper · Mar 10, 2017

Anyone having issues accessing their website today? keeps saying the connection is not secure and it will not connect to it due to a certificate being revoked.

LockedOut · Mar 11, 2017

I found this forum quite useful when figuring out HQL wait times so I want to contribute now that I have mine.

Here are my times:

Fingerprinted: 2/25
Applied: 2/25
Approved: 3/8
HQL in hand: 3/11

Total time: 14 days

I would add that I had to sign up for a HQL class 6 weeks in advance because they fill up. So counting that it was more like two months.

nomade · Mar 11, 2017

My wife did it mid February and took almost 3 weeks.
She is ready for shopping now....

Mark75H · Mar 11, 2017

LockedOut said:
I found this forum quite useful when figuring out HQL wait times so I want to contribute now that I have mine.

Here are my times:

Fingerprinted: 2/25
Applied: 2/25
Approved: 3/8
HQL in hand: 3/11

Total time: 14 days

I would add that I had to sign up for a HQL class 6 weeks in advance because they fill up. So counting that it was more like two months.

https://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=119

midnightSGT · Mar 14, 2017

Thanks for the link!!!!!

Application\License Fee Completed
LiveScan Completed
Training Completed
NICS Completed
METERS Completed
CJIS Completed
MAFSS Completed
JIS Completed
DJS Not Applicable
DHMH Completed
Secure Case Search Completed
Secondary Review Complete Not Applicable
Alien/INS Not Applicable

Just waiting now!

goosechunks · Apr 26, 2017

Thanks to everyone for the useful updates and info. Decided to make an account and share my miracle of an experience.

Application + fingerprints : 4/25
HQL Active : 4/26
Physical permit : 5/1

TOTAL TIME :6 days!

I guess either MSP isn't too busy right now or I am an exceptional law abiding citizen

. Looking forward to purchasing my first handgun!

silentdynasty · Apr 26, 2017

Well thanks to DC-W. My man!!

I got my Application + fingerprints : 4/26
HQL Active : TBD
Physical permit : TBD

I went to Engage Armament gun shop and checked out some guns & rifles. I know what I will be purchasing. I may be getting Sig P320. I am so hyped! I cannot wait to get my HQL. All my issues is resolved with the interpreter and all that jazz. It is a headache I tell ya!

esqappellate · Apr 26, 2017

silentdynasty said:
Well thanks to DC-W. My man!!

I got my Application + fingerprints : 4/26
HQL Active : TBD
Physical permit : TBD

I went to Engage Armament gun shop and checked out some guns & rifles. I know what I will be purchasing. I may be getting Sig P320. I am so hyped! I cannot wait to get my HQL. All my issues is resolved with the interpreter and all that jazz. It is a headache I tell ya!

Great gun, if you like polymer striker guns. Selected by the Army to replace the M9

CypherPunk · Apr 26, 2017

silentdynasty said:
Well thanks to DC-W. My man!!

I got my Application + fingerprints : 4/26
HQL Active : TBD
Physical permit : TBD

I went to Engage Armament gun shop and checked out some guns & rifles. I know what I will be purchasing. I may be getting Sig P320. I am so hyped! I cannot wait to get my HQL. All my issues is resolved with the interpreter and all that jazz. It is a headache I tell ya!

Great! Your just one more background check away

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DC-W · Apr 26, 2017

silentdynasty said:
Well thanks to DC-W. My man!!

I got my Application + fingerprints : 4/26
HQL Active : TBD
Physical permit : TBD

I went to Engage Armament gun shop and checked out some guns & rifles. I know what I will be purchasing. I may be getting Sig P320. I am so hyped! I cannot wait to get my HQL. All my issues is resolved with the interpreter and all that jazz. It is a headache I tell ya!

silentdynasty · Apr 27, 2017

BUT GUESS WHAT everyone? I got approved for my HQL in one day so my permit is on the way to me in 7-10 business days!!! I got a call from MSP this morning stating that my HQL is approved! One day turnaround! BAM!

esqappellate · Apr 28, 2017

silentdynasty said:
BUT GUESS WHAT everyone? I got approved for my HQL in one day so my permit is on the way to me in 7-10 business days!!! I got a call from MSP this morning stating that my HQL is approved! One day turnaround! BAM!

Excellent. I am pleased that the MSP was persuaded!

Kagetsu · May 1, 2017

I got a letter from Pikesville "no criminal history found". No other confirmation of anything else. I guess it's for the HQL. I haven't applied for a security clearance lately.

CptPoopyShoes · May 4, 2017

Applied 05/01 for HQL. Any reason why the MAFSS and Secondary Review would be incomplete? I don't have any regulated firearms. Not sure I fully understand what MAFSS actually is. Everything else is complete, is this part of the waiting game? Thank you in advance.

swinokur · May 4, 2017

Maryland Automated Firearm Services System

MAFSS is a legacy system that tracks firearms and firearm ownership in Maryland, and is the system law enforcement officers actively use, ISABL is a new database not actively used by troopers. Rather, the department’s licensing division developed the database in an effort to make the tracking process more automated

They have 30 days. So wondering will just drive you nuts

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