MSP wait times for handgun approval

Tman68 · Sep 22, 2013

Just got a Nd in the mail from a private sale on 5/25/13, so that about 122 days lol

The Watcher · Sep 25, 2013

Latest update from the State Police:

Initial Reviews from: 05/31/2013

Secondary Reviews from: 05/30/2013

Applications Received: 102,001

Current Backlog: 49,745

I just heard on the news tonight that the Maryland State Police will not require licenses from anyone whose firearms purchase application is submitted by 09/30/2013.

I can not confirm the above from the Maryland State Police web-site.

The Watcher · Oct 1, 2013

The Maryland State Police are screwing up with the processing information. They used to post it based on the work they were doing on Fridays. Now it looks like they are posting whenever they get around to it.

Scarab · Oct 2, 2013

I purchased on 9/26. I figure I'll start worrying about it around February...

Scarab

Job · Oct 2, 2013

Maryland Sucks!!! :tdown:

The Watcher · Oct 3, 2013

Latest update from the Maryland State Police.

Initial Reviews From: 06/17/2013

Secondary Reviews From: 05/30/2013

Applications Received: 117,009

Current Backlog: 62,436

bullett67 · Oct 3, 2013

dorkus619 said:
I bought it with my card Sunday. Tuesday I went back and said I want to return it. I showed my receipt. They pulled it out from the back (I obviously never took posession, I only touched it once) and did a return like you would return a t-shirt or anything else. $ credited back to my card. They had not sent the paperwork out yet. However they refused to destroy it either - said they still have to send it out to MSP.

Confusing

I bought my first handgun from gander also, paid for it in June and have not heard a word from them. I called yesterday and the guy had no clue about needing the HQL or when he thought I would get my gun, never again will I shop there! :sad20:

Boonie Hat · Oct 9, 2013

Just got the call. 5/25 purchase

jimbobborg · Oct 9, 2013

Boonie Hat said:
Just got the call. 5/25 purchase

I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that crap anymore. Fairfax/Alexandria/Arlington did away with the 7 day wait a long time ago.

Boonie Hat · Oct 10, 2013

jimbobborg said:
I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that crap anymore. Fairfax/Alexandria/Arlington did away with the 7 day wait a long time ago.

Must be nice. Funny thing is that in the four+ months I waited for this, I purchased and picked up everything else sb281 related. Most were far scarier

The Watcher · Oct 19, 2013

Here Is the current latest update from the Maryland State Police:

Initial reviews from: 07/16/2013

Secondary reviews from: 06/23/2013

Applications received so far in 2013: 117,353

Backlog: 56,549

Yeah!!! It looks like my second form has been processed.

This is as of Oct. 18, 2013

UNcommon Arms · Oct 19, 2013

MDGolom said:
I purchased from Bass Pro Shop at Arundel Mills. I don't know how they submit the paperwork. I'm going to stop in tomorrow and check.

Why would you buy at Bass pro? Most local dealers have better pricing and more personal service. One of my regular customers is a Bass Pro employee and he doesn't even buy from them because of poor service and pricing.

fidelity · Oct 19, 2013

The Watcher said:
Here Is the current latest update from the Maryland State Police:

Initial reviews from: 07/16/2013

Secondary reviews from: 06/23/2013

Applications received so far in 2013: 117,353

Backlog: 56,549

Yeah!!! It looks like my second form has been processed.

This is as of Oct. 18, 2013

This is anecdotal information, so treat it as such. I was at Gunrunners in Frederick yesterday and the proprietor mentioned that approvals for handgun purchases in October were coming back in less than a week (and these were all law enforcement or military thus far and not HQL as yet). He still needed to wait 8 days before doing the release. Sounds like the new 77Rs for regulated firearms (handguns) are being treated differently.

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The Watcher · Oct 31, 2013

I just found out that the reports from the Maryland State Police can not be relied on as far as what date they are up to. This is because they just grabbed bunches of applications and shipped them out to other agencies to process. No first come first served. Just grab and go.

Evochris · Nov 2, 2013

Got a call to pick up 7/10/13

UNcommon Arms · Nov 2, 2013

MDGolom said:
I purchased a Sig P238 from Bass Pro a week ago. Anyone purchase a regulated firearm recently? If so, how long did it take to get a response from the MSP? I know it says 7 days, but no one will release it until they get a response from them.

Thanks.

I just receiving apps filed end of June beginning July for my customers. Plan on February delivery - unless shop gives 8th day release.

00jeepster · Nov 7, 2013

Got the call yesterday from gander mt. For a app put in 6/20.

BUFF7MM · Nov 26, 2013

Figured I'd throw this in the mix, I did the paperwork on a 629 Smith on 11/16, my FFL told me that he got the paperwork back for it on 11/18.
Picked up the firearm on 11/25.

QM2 · Nov 27, 2013

Buff7mm said:
Figured I'd throw this in the mix, I did the paperwork on a 629 Smith on 11/16, my FFL told me that he got the paperwork back for it on 11/18.
Picked up the firearm on 11/25.

Sweet... Waiting on a return from a mid Sept purchase still... Yet, I purchased another pistol last week and was told to pick it up in 8 days..... Guess it's the FFL's decision in the end regardless of MSP....( two different FFL's) Meaning, one actually takes the time to call MSP and the other doesn't....

Watkins87 · Dec 22, 2013

My wife is still waiting from July... Any words or updates on timing?

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