OOooo So out of date! HQL? VA CCW?

fxk said:

It has been quite a while since purchasing my last firearm.

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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?
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fxk said:

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.

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j26sub said:

Yes...owning a regulated firearms exempts you from training, but do you want to give them the serial # and info. about that firearm. I would take a class instead. That's backdoor registration...not cool.

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Bullfrog said:

<snip>The way things have tilted in VA recently, I would consider getting a Utah permit instead. At some point they might decide to do what PA did and stop reciprocity and issuing of non-resident permits.

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Zzzzz_man said:

When I got mine in 2013, it was $50 for the HQL (good for 10 years) and another $50 for the fingerprinting, which you should call ahead to see what days/times are available.

Are you a veteran? If you can find a copy of your DD-214, it will exempt you from the HQL class but, you still have to pay for the $50 for the HQL and $50 for the fingerprinting.

Once you do all that (and HQL class), it can take anywhere between a week and 30 days before you receive the card in the mail. It'll entitle you to purchase one regulated firearm every 30 days, that is, until you breakdown and get a Designated Collector license (free) that waives the 30 day purchase restriction.

Where did you shoot IHMSA? I was a member from 1982-1993. I shot regularly at Mount Sterling and Crittenden, KY.

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rseymorejr said:

I agree 100% with that but if you bought said regulated firearm in Maryland and filled out the 77-R, they already have all that info. I would NOT give them info on an out of state, C&R or private sale (pre-mandatory background check nonsense)

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