HQL for veterans?

JayB0311 · Nov 11, 2014

I was talking to some friends and they said honorably discharged vets don't need an HQL. Can anyone confirm this? Much appreciated!!

Boats · Nov 11, 2014

honorably discharged do not need the prerec safety course but still need hql.

sykesville · Nov 11, 2014

Exceptions to possession of the HQL License

-A Licensed Firearms Manufacturer.
-Active law enforcement officer or a person retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or a local law enforcement agency of the State.
-Active or retired member of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard and possesses a valid military identification card.
-A person purchasing, renting or receiving an antique, curio or relic as defined in federal law.
-Maryland licensed firearms dealers.
-Gang members and violent criminals in and out of jail.

dtmeyers · Nov 11, 2014

Boats said:
honorably discharged do not need the prerec safety course but still need hql.

Yep, still need the HQL but not the training

(E) AN APPLICANT FOR A HANDGUN QUALIFICATION LICENSE IS
NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FIREARMS SAFETY TRAINING COURSE UNDER SUBSECTION (C) (D) OF THIS SECTION IF THE APPLICANT:
(4) IS AN HONORABLY DISCHARGED MEMBER OF THE
ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE NATIONAL GUARD

gunone · Nov 11, 2014

You still need to get the HQL. But as said you are training exempt.
If you apply, just submit a copy of your DD214.

JayB0311 · Nov 11, 2014

So pretty much....no active ID....no dice.

I guess I'll just become a gang member or violent criminal. Seems easier.

Mr Bear · Nov 11, 2014

sykesville said:
Exceptions to possession of the HQL License

-A Licensed Firearms Manufacturer.
-Active law enforcement officer or a person retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or a local law enforcement agency of the State.
-Active or retired member of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard and possesses a valid military identification card.
-A person purchasing, renting or receiving an antique, curio or relic as defined in federal law.
-Maryland licensed firearms dealers.
-Gang members and violent criminals in and out of jail.

Love the last bullet. That's a good one. :lol:

Pinecone · Nov 12, 2014

JayB0311 said:
So pretty much....no active ID....no dice.

Not quite, retired ID is also accepted.

The key is ID CARD.

40-Cal-Polymer · Nov 12, 2014

What about the "Veteran" provison you can get on your license at the DMV? I Was in the Air National guard for 6 years, did two tours in the sand box, was honorable discharged, but was never given a veteran's card.

Blaster229 · Nov 12, 2014

40-Cal-Polymer said:
What about the "Veteran" provison you can get on your license at the DMV? I Was in the Air National guard for 6 years, did two tours in the sand box, was honorable discharged, but was never given a veteran's card.

If I were an fll, I wouldn't trust any mva clerk for anything. You think they know exactly what they are looking at?
Seems to me, if you are a combat veteran, you have ways of getting id.

40-Cal-Polymer · Nov 12, 2014

Blaster229 said:
If I were an fll, I wouldn't trust any mva clerk for anything. You think they know exactly what they are looking at?
Seems to me, if you are a combat veteran, you have ways of getting id.

I was a POG. P.O.L, Flight line refuler. I was told by a Navy veteran about the license provision. I also know the Air / National Guard has different ways of doing things as oppse to active duty military.

Pinecone · Nov 12, 2014

MSP wants a copy of your DD214 to exempt you from training.

For exempt from HQL, you need an Active (AD or Reserve) or Retired ID card.

Veteran on your DL or license plate does nothing for you.

kmb · Nov 12, 2014

DD214 in mail with app, got my HQL in about 2 weeks. Maybe less.

Nathaniel · Nov 13, 2014

VA ID Card

180 days make you a Vet. Take your DD Form 214 or NGB 22 to the VA and request a VA ID card. Note you don't have to have a VA claims or a claims pending for a VA ID card.
The ID card will show that you are a Vet.

Don't go around showing or giving your 214 to everyone, You have a lot of personnel information on that document. Safe guard it!

40-Cal-Polymer · Nov 14, 2014

Nathaniel said:
180 days make you a Vet. Take your DD Form 214 or NGB 22 to the VA and request a VA ID card. Note you don't have to have a VA claims or a claims pending for a VA ID card.
The ID card will show that you are a Vet.

Don't go around showing or giving your 214 to everyone, You have a lot of personnel information on that document. Safe guard it!

Thank you for your reply. I will do just that.

BeoBill · Nov 15, 2014

JayB0311 said:
I guess I'll just become a gang member or violent criminal. Seems easier.

Or a politician. But I repeat myself.

5.56blaster · Nov 15, 2014

Funny reading the MVA stuff. When I renewed my license the lady asked if I wanted the veteran symbol on it. She asked if I had my 214 with me, I said no but I have my retired ID card. I was then informed that was not a form of proof of service that they could use. And they ask why I drink.....

Devil Dog · Dec 13, 2014

Nathaniel said:
180 days make you a Vet. Take your DD Form 214 or NGB 22 to the VA and request a VA ID card. Note you don't have to have a VA claims or a claims pending for a VA ID card.
The ID card will show that you are a Vet.

Don't go around showing or giving your 214 to everyone, You have a lot of personnel information on that document. Safe guard it!

I tried doing that at VA but it didn't work. Said I had to have a rating or be a retiree to get one.

dblas · Dec 14, 2014

Nathaniel said:
180 days make you a Vet. Take your DD Form 214 or NGB 22 to the VA and request a VA ID card. Note you don't have to have a VA claims or a claims pending for a VA ID card.
The ID card will show that you are a Vet.

Don't go around showing or giving your 214 to everyone, You have a lot of personnel information on that document. Safe guard it!

MSP will NOT take the veteran card for the training exemption, they require the DD214.

The Veteran card does NOT exempt you from the HQL.

pcfixer · Dec 15, 2014

As a retired veteran of the US Army, I will never comply with the process of
a HQL or give the state a copy of my DD214. that's a nunya for me.

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