Handgun Transfer at MSP Barracks

Qbeam · Aug 13, 2017

All,

I have a question on what time a handgun transfer can done at the MSP Barracks. The electronic 77r has been submitted, and confirmation email received with ID and PIN.

Due to travel, I will be near the barracks around 7:30pm. Website was no real help. When I called the barracks, the sargent was not real helpful. He basically said "daylight".

Does anyone on here know if a transfer can be done in the evening hours, 7:00pm and later?

Thanks,

Q

rfawcs · Aug 13, 2017

I would think anytime. I've done two in the evening hours.

Matlack · Aug 13, 2017

I would think anytime. Just stop in and let the officer on duty know what your doing and explain that all the paperwork is completed its just the exchange in the parking lot.

Mightydog · Aug 13, 2017

Just make sure the gun stays in the vehicle until the trooper says to get it!!!

Qbeam · Aug 13, 2017

Matlack said:
I would think anytime. Just stop in and let the officer on duty know what your doing and explain that all the paperwork is completed its just the exchange in the parking lot.

Well, the last time I did it in daylight at the Glen Burnie Barracks, the seller and myself went into the Barracks. The firearm stayed in the trunk of the seller's vehicle. We told the officer of a firearms transfer, gave him the information to bring up the 77R (information was in the email), provided Driver's Licenses from both of us, and my HQL . He started the review, then came back and asked for the firearm. The seller went back to their car to retrieve the firearm and bring it unloaded and locked into the Barracks. The officer took it, and input additional information on the electronic 77R, then asked for payment for the background/NICS check (cash or credit/debit). Once that was done, we left the Barracks to wait for the confirmation email, 7-Days later. Once the email was received, we (the buyer and seller) arranged a location to take possession of the firearm. This is my experience. The Barracks time took ~15 minutes if they are not busy, YMMV. I don't know if the 77R time starts at the time of submission, but I assume it starts when you walk into the Barracks and the Trooper starts his side of the 77R.

I just hope they don't throw a hissy fit when we come in at around 7:30pm, while it is still "daylight".

Please do not say the statement in the above quote or post. I would not want one of us to be the poster child for illegal firearm sales..

Q

Qbeam · Aug 13, 2017

Mightydog said:
Just make sure the gun stays in the vehicle until the trooper says to get it!!!

Don't worry, they have a few well placed signs to that effect.

Q

j_h_smith · Aug 13, 2017

Call that Barrack and see when they do them. There are times where they are busier than others and you would be better off not being there at that time.

I'm sure they get this kind of call on a regular basis.

Good Luck!

Qbeam · Aug 13, 2017

j_h_smith said:
Call that Barrack and see when they do them. There are times where they are busier than others and you would be better off not being there at that time.

I'm sure they get this kind of call on a regular basis.

Good Luck!

I called the Glen Burnie Barracks, and the sergeant gave me the "daylight" answer. He seemed annoyed that I was asking him, and that was all he was going to say.

Q

j_h_smith · Aug 13, 2017

Qbeam said:
I called the Glen Burnie Barracks, and the sergeant gave me the "daylight" answer. He seemed annoyed that I was asking him, and that was all he was going to say.

Q

Sorry you had to get that response. My barracks in Bel Air are always friendly.

Qbeam · Aug 13, 2017

j_h_smith said:
Sorry you had to get that response. My barracks in Bel Air are always friendly.

Yeah, I chock it up to the sergeant may have been having a bad day. We'll find out tomorrow.

Q

knastera · Aug 13, 2017

j_h_smith said:
Sorry you had to get that response. My barracks in Bel Air are always friendly.

Yup. The transfer you and I did there was great.

Rack&Roll · Aug 14, 2017

The barracks are staffed and open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Do not accept any answer that handgun transfers are only done on certain days or certain hours. Be firm and tell the troopers that you understand that this registration available at all hours, (except when they are overwhelmed with an on-going operation like a vehicle pursuit that demands the dispatcher's full attention.)

However most dispatcher priority operations take no more than a half hour. Tell them you will be patient and wait.

j_h_smith · Aug 14, 2017

Rack&Roll said:
The barracks are staffed and open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Do not accept any answer that handgun transfers are only done on certain days or certain hours. Be firm and tell the troopers that you understand that this registration available at all hours, (except when they are overwhelmed with an on-going operation like a vehicle pursuit that demands the dispatcher's full attention.)

However most dispatcher priority operations take no more than a half hour. Tell them you will be patient and wait.

But there are times where they are extremely busy. Out of courtesy for the trooper who is trying to do everything, I try not to do a transfer during shift changes and I try not to show up during rush hour. They can get extremely busy at those times and my transfer doesn't have to happen precisely at those times.

Qbeam · Aug 14, 2017

Rack&Roll said:
The barracks are staffed and open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Do not accept any answer that handgun transfers are only done on certain days or certain hours. Be firm and tell the troopers that you understand that this registration available at all hours, (except when they are overwhelmed with an on-going operation like a vehicle pursuit that demands the dispatcher's full attention.)

However most dispatcher priority operations take no more than a half hour. Tell them you will be patient and wait.

j_h_smith said:
But there are times where they are extremely busy. Out of courtesy for the trooper who is trying to do everything, I try not to do a transfer during shift changes and I try not to show up during rush hour. They can get extremely busy at those times and my transfer doesn't have to happen precisely at those times.

Thanks Guys,

We'll see how it goes this evening, keeping in mind the situation at the Barracks.

Q

Grendelicious · Aug 14, 2017

This is great info. I always wondered how this would go down.

erwos · Aug 14, 2017

Is there a thread with the step-by-step for doing an MSP barracks handgun transfer? I've done a fair few post-MDFSA2013 handgun transfers, but always at a gun shop.

Qbeam · Aug 14, 2017

erwos said:
Is there a thread with the step-by-step for doing an MSP barracks handgun transfer? I've done a fair few post-MDFSA2013 handgun transfers, but always at a gun shop.

I kinda outlined it a few posts up, but I agree that there should be a firearms transfer sticky somewhere on the site.

Q

Qbeam · Aug 14, 2017

All,

Went to the Glen Burnie Barracks by the airport Royal Farms. Arrived at 7:30pm, gave the information on the 77R Online submission and PIN, DL and HQL along with CC for payment, seller brought in the firearm after being told to do so by officer. Process took 15 minutes since we were the only ones in the Barracks. We were done by 7:45pm. Trooper was polite, and quick. Definitely a good experience.

Q

Matlack · Aug 14, 2017

Qbeam said:
Well, the last time I did it in daylight at the Glen Burnie Barracks, the seller and myself went into the Barracks. The firearm stayed in the trunk of the seller's vehicle. We told the officer of a firearms transfer, gave him the information to bring up the 77R (information was in the email), provided Driver's Licenses from both of us, and my HQL . He started the review, then came back and asked for the firearm. The seller went back to their car to retrieve the firearm and bring it unloaded and locked into the Barracks. The officer took it, and input additional information on the electronic 77R, then asked for payment for the background/NICS check (cash or credit/debit). Once that was done, we left the Barracks to wait for the confirmation email, 7-Days later. Once the email was received, we (the buyer and seller) arranged a location to take possession of the firearm. This is my experience. The Barracks time took ~15 minutes if they are not busy, YMMV. I don't know if the 77R time starts at the time of submission, but I assume it starts when you walk into the Barracks and the Trooper starts his side of the 77R.

I just hope they don't throw a hissy fit when we come in at around 7:30pm, while it is still "daylight".

Please do not say the statement in the above quote or post. I would not want one of us to be the poster child for illegal firearm sales..

Q

Qbeam said:
All,

Went to the Glen Burnie Barracks by the airport Royal Farms. Arrived at 7:30pm, gave the information on the 77R Online submission and PIN, DL and HQL along with CC for payment, seller brought in the firearm after being told to do so by officer. Process took 15 minutes since we were the only ones in the Barracks. We were done by 7:45pm. Trooper was polite, and quick. Definitely a good experience.

Q

Just to be clear, all you were doing was taking ownership of the firearm? You already completed the paperwork and received your "not disapproved" email?
You were making payment to the seller for the actual firearm at that time and confirming the transfer?

If so then I dont believe anything I said is incorrect or illegal. All paperwork was completed, the required delay has completed, and the only thing remaining was the physical transfer; which can be done anywhere that is legal. That was how it used to be for paper forms, the two parties met up, signed the form confirming transfer, the seller was responsible for mailing it back, and that was it. I assumed you wanted to go to the police station for security reasons.

Qbeam · Aug 14, 2017

Matlack,

I submitted the electonic 77R online via the MSP website. I received an email with an application number, and a PIN. This information is needed for MSP to initiate the 7-Day waiting cycle. Once the MSP Trooper completes his portion (firearm make, model, S/N), the 7-Day clock starts. The seller and I should get separate emails in 7 days saying I am not disapproved. We then coordinate a meeting for payment/firearm exchange. MSP already has the relevant information from tge 77R.

That's what we were going there to do. We just needed to know if there were set hours to complete the 77R transfer paperwork.

Apologies if there was some confusion.

Q

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