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  • Bountied

    Ultimate Member
    Apr 6, 2012
    7,123
    Pasadena
    7 calendar days then, not 7 business days.
    You'll also get an email saying you're "Not Disapproved". You're not approved, but you're not not approved. When I get the email I'll either get a call from the FFL or just show up.
     

    Bountied

    Ultimate Member
    Apr 6, 2012
    7,123
    Pasadena
    I thought " not disapproved " was good news. If that then print and go to the FFL/ Store?
    It is good news it's just funny how the MSP states that you are approved by saying not disapproved. I don't print anything the FFL has all the info there.
     

    Slhaney

    Active Member
    Sep 8, 2019
    167
    Street, MD
    Almost as if saying you were approved would seem as though they were happy you could qualify to buy a handgun. By saying " not disapproved " its more like" well We cant find a way to stop it".
     

    Clark W. Griswold

    Active Member
    Oct 5, 2009
    933
    Almost as if saying you were approved would seem as though they were happy you could qualify to buy a handgun. By saying " not disapproved " its more like" well We cant find a way to stop it".
    I’ve always felt they should just come right out and say “We regret to inform you that we couldn’t find a way to legally deny your purchase”

    On another note, does anyone know if the application number for the 77R is an indication of the number of transfers? The one I did a week ago for the pistol I just picked up started with 2024 and was in the high 8k range. That’s a lot of transfers in one month
     

    308Scout

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Mar 27, 2020
    6,637
    Washington County
    I’ve always felt they should just come right out and say “We regret to inform you that we couldn’t find a way to legally deny your purchase”

    On another note, does anyone know if the application number for the 77R is an indication of the number of transfers? The one I did a week ago for the pistol I just picked up started with 2024 and was in the high 8k range. That’s a lot of transfers in one month
    8K sounds on the lower side. In their report covering 10/1-23 - 12/31/23, they reported receiving ~28K 77Rs which averages out to about 9.3K/month.

     

    Mark75H

    MD Wear&Carry Instructor
    Industry Partner
    MDS Supporter
    Sep 25, 2011
    17,243
    Outside the Gates
    Almost as if saying you were approved would seem as though they were happy you could qualify to buy a handgun. By saying " not disapproved " its more like" well We cant find a way to stop it".
    It's purely the grammar and semantics of the act passed by the legislature.
     

    Bob A

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    Patriot Picket
    Nov 11, 2009
    30,908
    On another note, does anyone know if the application number for the 77R is an indication of the number of transfers? The one I did a week ago for the pistol I just picked up started with 2024 and was in the high 8k range. That’s a lot of transfers in one month
    I applied 1/23, number was in the 7300 range.
    I applied last November; number was in the 133,000 range.

    So, looks cumulative.
     

    Clark W. Griswold

    Active Member
    Oct 5, 2009
    933

    Phoenix_1295

    Creature of Life and Fire
    MDS Supporter
    Oct 6, 2010
    1,663
    MD
    Almost as if saying you were approved would seem as though they were happy you could qualify to buy a handgun. By saying " not disapproved " its more like" well We cant find a way to stop it".

    The process is to determine if one is prohibited (disapproved) from possessing, not “approving” possession. Keeping that in mind, while it sounds odd, their statement of “not disapproved” is technically correct.
     

    dblas

    Past President, MSI
    MDS Supporter
    Apr 6, 2011
    13,101
    I think it's 7 calendar days unless one is a holiday, in which case add one. Unless they've changed it.
    Holiday only comes into affect if the release date is a Holiday, then it moves one.

    (People really need to read the law)
     

    rseymorejr

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Feb 28, 2011
    26,192
    Harford County
    Several times I have had to wait an additional day when I submit on a Monday. It's been the following Tuesday when my Email comes through.
     

    dblas

    Past President, MSI
    MDS Supporter
    Apr 6, 2011
    13,101
    Several times I have had to wait an additional day when I submit on a Monday. It's been the following Tuesday when my Email comes through.
    That is MSP NOT following statute. The way to get MSP to follow State Statute, is to sue them when they don't.
     

    ebrew4

    Member
    Sep 28, 2022
    79
    20904
    Ok checked this AM I have moved from " under review " to second review. What is that?
    Should I be concerned or is this normal?
     

    308Scout

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Mar 27, 2020
    6,637
    Washington County
    Ok checked this AM I have moved from " under review " to second review. What is that?
    Should I be concerned or is this normal?
    It's normal. Sit back, relax, and just wait for the email. Obsessively checking isn't going to change anything aside from getting your anxiety up in the meantime.
     

    BurkeM

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Jan 8, 2014
    1,636
    Baltimore
    Ok checked this AM I have moved from " under review " to second review. What is that?
    Should I be concerned or is this normal?
    Normal. Every application is reviewed at least 3 times.
    Checking is a waste of time- it's going to be 8 days, unless 'not disapproved' in 7.
     

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