JerseyMike
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I see that. Pending, complete, etc. What indicates the CJIS approval? One of those steps?
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You will be able to see your HQL # there as well
I see that. Pending, complete, etc. What indicates the CJIS approval? One of those steps?
You will get an old fashioned mailed letter from CJIS. Your HQL will probably be entroute before that happens.
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You will be able to see your HQL # there as well
There's a thread in the MD 2A section I believe about wait times. It can take a week to a month, just depends on how busy they are and if there are any issues. You will likely receive a notice from the CJIS before the actual HQL card arrives.
With the holiday closing next week, you probably shouldn't expect it until the week of January 6th at the earliest.
I just started the HQL process Ran out of C&R handguns i want. At least i found my hunters safety card so i don't have to sit through the training class.
Congrats!
Your digital paperwork isn't over yet though. Once you get your HQL number, you have to create an additional account here:
https://licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov/MSPBridgeClient/#/home
to fill out your 77R and get an application and pin number before finally starting your purchase (and additional 7day wait )
Some thoughts on spreading the cost:
Now that you've invested in the HQL, the more guns you buy with it, the more that investment can be spread out or prorated between them...so...it gets cheaper the more you buy
Since you're a Designated Collector, you can buy multiple handguns at once, on the same application and $10 fee. Sooo...again, that fee can also be spread to soften the blow. I try to buy at least 2 at a time (so it works out to be a $5 fee on each)...just on principle. I've been able to do 3 at once...but that's as high as I've been able to go in the interest of spending money to save money
Happy buying!
I got the HQL in 14, I swore I wouldn't but my local gun shop had a great deal on a S&W Mod 41 I couldn't pass up. I also felt me getting it was an FU to owe'malley, as in you aren't stopping me you POS.
AFAIK, you now need to have the card in hand before purchasing.
FFL-03 is looking more tempting every day.
Still hasn't moved past PENDING
I remember one or two agencies reporting in right away, followed by a whole lot of nothin' for a couple of weeks...then :poof: there it was, all done overnight. Hang in there...you're next wait should only be 7 days