HQL Process update

71Chevelle427 · Jan 26, 2015

Is it normal to have gotten a letter stating my fingerprints have been received and my criminal background done, yet still listed as "unchecked" on the MSP website?

I literally just applied 1/22, at 10pm.

Soda · Jan 26, 2015

71Chevelle427 said:
Is it normal to have gotten a letter stating my fingerprints have been received and my criminal background done, yet still listed as "unchecked" on the MSP website?

I literally just applied 1/22, at 10pm.

Yes, I got the same letter a couple days after doing my LiveScan. The LiveScan was unchecked until today when the whole thing went Active all of a sudden.

Winterskies · Jan 26, 2015

HQL Received.

Applied Jan. 1 Just got my card today in mail Jan. 26. Now just waiting on MD. collector

rseymorejr · Jan 26, 2015

I applied 1/6 and went "active" today.
Now, it's all up to the mailman!

71Chevelle427 · Jan 26, 2015

Soda said:
Yes, I got the same letter a couple days after doing my LiveScan. The LiveScan was unchecked until today when the whole thing went Active all of a sudden.

Gotcha. Thanks.

Shoot To Thrill · Jan 27, 2015

The letter that came with my card saying that I was approved was dated Jan 15th. Yet the card didn't arrive until Jan 26?

Mark75H · Jan 27, 2015

Shoot To Thrill said:
The letter that came with my card saying that I was approved was dated Jan 15th. Yet the card didn't arrive until Jan 26?

As noted earlier in the thread, they are mailed out once a week

giggity · Jan 27, 2015

Mark75H said:
As noted earlier in the thread, they are mailed out once a week

Is it a specific day of the week that they mail them out or does it change from week to week?

W.Coyote · Jan 27, 2015

Mark75H said:
As noted earlier in the thread, they are mailed out once a week

Applied 12/29. Approved 1/14. Rec'd card 1/26 but dated 1/15 and postmarked 1/23. Yeah, get it that they mail out once a week but it still sucks. If it was something where I owed the state you can bet your ass that it would be mailed out immediately with a due date in short order. Now after answering almost all of the same questions again (twice), I get to wait another 7 days. What BS!!

Bikebreath · Jan 27, 2015

Bikebreath said:
18 days from start to finish. I started 12/28 and with the Holidays I thought I'd hit the max of 30 days. I've officially "licked" the boots of Martin, MF'er, Owe Malley. Good riddance douche-breath and don't let the door hit you where your head has been for the last 8 years.

It was 30 days on the nose, from application filing to receiving my "Right to buy a handgun" card in the mail, today.

Stoli · Jan 27, 2015

Applied 1/21

All but NICS complete.

BH8911 · Jan 27, 2015

I'm sure no one can answer this. But why do some people seem to get theirs right away and other are a month? This process is so aggravating. I'm a veteran have no criminal record, 40+ years old, tax payer have live in Maryland all my life except time spent in service did everything they ask and it's been close to 20 days and still 3 things not complete. Stuff that is suppose to be fast check. Do you think it's roll of dice who is sign to do your stuff? I think the Police have a tough job and do a GREAT job. But this lic thing is BS if this was a private own business they have to answer to their customers. Sorry just venting. Found a great deal on gun and want to make purchase. PS good riddance o'mally and so glad his buddy wasn't elected

Stoli · Jan 27, 2015

Random luck? you'd think these will be processed based on submission date.

giggity · Jan 27, 2015

Judging by what ppl on here have said, I'd guess it's the luck of the draw and maybe who does your application. I applied before some of the others on here but others have gotten "approved" before I did. I don't put the blame on the officers assigned to do these applications, I blame the process and the ridiculous law.

rseymorejr · Jan 28, 2015

If the original intent of this HQL law was to serve the citizens I have no doubt that the cards could be turned around in a couple of days. I believe they dumped this on the licensing division with no additional manpower or funding and didn't really care.

W.Coyote · Jan 28, 2015

rseymorejr said:
If the original intent of this HQL law was to serve the citizens I have no doubt that the cards could be turned around in a couple of days. I believe they dumped this on the licensing division with no additional manpower or funding and didn't really care.

I agree. What I really don't understand is why keep the 7 day wait and all the other forms where you answer all the same questions over and over. It seems to me that the easiest thing to do would be to have a system where the dealer could type your HQL # in and confirm no wants/no warrants then notify MSP after the fact with weapon specific info. Similar to the NCIC check. Maybe it makes too much sense.

JamesH · Jan 28, 2015

If you find yourself trying to understand the logic of Maryland gun laws, all you have to do is remember this: the purpose of the law is to discourage to the greatest possible degree all private gun ownership in Maryland. Confusion, ambiguity, expense, and delay are all tools to accomplish that goal.

rseymorejr · Jan 28, 2015

JamesH said:
If you find yourself trying to understand the logic of Maryland gun laws, all you have to do is remember this: the purpose of the law is to discourage to the greatest possible degree all private gun ownership in Maryland. Confusion, ambiguity, expense, and delay are all tools to accomplish that goal.

You got it!
Discourage and Conquer

giggity · Jan 28, 2015

JamesH said:
If you find yourself trying to understand the logic of Maryland gun laws, all you have to do is remember this: the purpose of the law is to discourage to the greatest possible degree all private gun ownership in Maryland. Confusion, ambiguity, expense, and delay are all tools to accomplish that goal.

That's exactly why I decided to get my HQL. I'm not letting them take away my right to keep and bear arms.

Mooseman · Jan 28, 2015

giggity said:
That's exactly why I decided to get my HQL. I'm not letting them take away my right to keep and bear arms.

Yup.

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