Just another law abiding citizen in MD trying to acquire my hand gun permit

Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

Hello all.
I am new here. I have went through thousands of posts and threads just reading everyone’s comments. Seems this forum is flooding with knowledge. I am a woman who just filed for my hand gun permit March 27 2020. Check cashed March 30 2020. So now I wait.... for them to shit all over my 2A right, I can only assume.
Any how, looking for some mentors in the shooting community as this has become my new hobby. I’m 29, mom of a 1.5 year old, just wanting to protect my family. Also training as a social worker.
Sorry for being all over the place. I am mainly interested in the approximate wait times now given the covid-19 response by the state. I am wondering if I will have an over the phone interview. I have so many questions that seem unanswered due to Maryland’s horrendous 2A laws, rules, and regulations.
I know they specify 90 days in their SOP.
Anyone have an idea on wait time these days?

Blaster229 · Apr 14, 2020

What is your "good and substantial" reason?
Are you talking about a wear and carry permit or the HQL in order to just purchase a regulated firearm?

Batt816 · Apr 14, 2020

Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

Domestic violence as good and substantial. I have an NRA trainer who has coached me through every aspect of this but still left with many questions.

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Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

And I am referring to concealed. Already have my HQL.

Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

Blaster229 said:
What is your "good and substantial" reason?
Are you talking about a wear and carry permit or the HQL in order to just purchase a regulated firearm?

Already have an HQL. Just recently applied for wear and carry. Domestic violence related with all court documents to show. Prefer to not get in-depth unless we got a lawyer on her who would be of assistance. I’m just curious on the time frame. Am I looking at 90 days for the approval or denial ? Or shorter ?

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Blaster229 · Apr 14, 2020

Jlynne2 said:
Already have an HQL. Just recently applied for wear and carry. Domestic violence related with all court documents to show. Prefer to not get in-depth unless we got a lawyer on her who would be of assistance. I’m just curious on the time frame. Am I looking at 90 days for the approval or denial ? Or shorter ?

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I wasn't prying for details. Sorry about your situation.

Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

Blaster229 said:
I wasn't prying for details. Sorry about your situation.

Oh no, no offense to you what so ever. Just wanted to put that out there for others who may be so inclined to ask. Also, thank you.

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roadking · Apr 14, 2020

Jlynne2 said:
Already have an HQL. Just recently applied for wear and carry. Domestic violence related with all court documents to show. Prefer to not get in-depth unless we got a lawyer on her who would be of assistance. I’m just curious on the time frame. Am I looking at 90 days for the approval or denial ? Or shorter ?

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I’m two weeks behind you (app went to accepted on Monday) but I have the exact same set of questions. Good luck to us both!

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Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

roadking said:
I’m two weeks behind you (app went to accepted on Monday) but I have the exact same set of questions. Good luck to us both!

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Yes these are confusing and difficult times were in. All the threads I found previously were not based under these circumstances. I’m curious how long we’ll be waiting. I wish you all the luck !!! Keep me updated on your status for sure.

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Blaster229 · Apr 14, 2020

Jlynne2 said:
Oh no, no offense to you what so ever. Just wanted to put that out there for others who may be so inclined to ask. Also, thank you.

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Just to rub salt in, I can hear some holier than thou trooper say "Well, it's more dangerous to carry a gun because then he can use it on you".

welder516 · Apr 14, 2020

Welcome to the forum , and i applaud you for protecting yourself . Others rely on a piece of paper , be safe and good luck to you .

Kman · Apr 14, 2020

I wish you luck.
Most law abiding MD citizens never get to exercise their right to self defense by concealed carry.

Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

Blaster229 said:
Just to rub salt in, I can hear some holier than thou trooper say "Well, it's more dangerous to carry a gun because then he can use it on you".

I agree with that statement. Mainly because I do believe there is a double standard (regardless of what anyone says about that) between women and men carrying. I am trained. Beginner of course but I am responsible and before covid-19 I was attending the range once a week. I’m confident in my beginner skills. Things between the other party and I have subsided greatly. This occurred in July 2019. However, that does not mean that things will not escalate quickly as he can have a temper. I have a feeling this is something I’ll be fighting for quite some time. My NRA instructor seems to think this is an easy going with my case.

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Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

welder516 said:
Welcome to the forum , and i applaud you for protecting yourself . Others rely on a piece of paper , be safe and good luck to you .

Thank you so much! I’m glad I found a community to rely on for support and communication.

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Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

Kman said:
I wish you luck.
Most law abiding MD citizens never get to exercise their right to self defense by concealed carry.

Thank you. Md is a horrid state but due to circumstances I am stuck in this state for many years with my job position I am not willing to give up. Otherwise you’d find me in a state which was way more lenient.

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Squaregrouper · Apr 14, 2020

Jlynne2 said:
Domestic violence as good and substantial. I have an NRA trainer who has coached me through every aspect of this but still left with many questions.

If you have a clean record, don't drink a lot and don't lie on any questions, domestic violence is "good" G&S. You should end up with a unrestricted wear & carry permit.

Squaregrouper · Apr 14, 2020

Jlynne2 said:
Thank you so much! I’m glad I found a community to rely on for support and communication.

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This forum has LOTS of people knowledgeable in many different fields. Heck, you have already been talking to a (recently retired) Federal Air Marshall.
Keep your skin on the thick side and you'll fit right in here.

Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

squaregrouper said:
If you have a clean record, don't drink a lot and don't lie on any questions, domestic violence is "good" G&S. You should end up with a unrestricted wear & carry permit.

Clean record. Never drink except wine or a beer here and there. Don’t have time for that with a toddler haha I believe my reasoning is legitimate. Although to be completely honest, like many of you I am sure, I do not believe we should need a reason to protect our families. But md says we do, so here we are. I would never lie on any questionnaire. I’ve presented all facts via court documentation. Although we see each other fairly frequently and I’m not sure if they will consider that an issue or not. No protective order is in place because we have a son in common and he’s never shown any hostility towards my son, ever. I have yet to receive a call for an interview. Not sure what they will ask or how it will proceed with this mandatory shut down.

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Jlynne2 · Apr 14, 2020

squaregrouper said:
This forum has LOTS of people knowledgeable in many different fields. Heck, you have already been talking to a (recently retired) Federal Air Marshall.
Keep your skin on the thick side and you'll fit right in here.

Don’t worry. I’m not one to get into my feelings about things. I like straight forward people.

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