Question about the passing of a parent

Panzer Radeo · Sep 20, 2016

My father and I have collected firearms pretty much our entire lives. I still
don't have my HQL because screw paying the state more money than I already
do. If my father passes away, do I need a HQL for the firearms to be passed
onto me? He already has me in his will as the recipient of the firearms. Thanks in advance!

My Toy · Sep 20, 2016

My father passed away last year. All of his belongings were left to my brother and I. He had several handguns. I too don't have or plan to get an HQL. In the FSA of 2013 there is an exemption to needing an HQL when there is inheritance by an immediate relative. I took the guns to the MSP Barrick and filled out the 77R to voluntarily register the guns. I'm not sure if I even had to do that except I didn't want any question about ownership at a later date. Along with the usual info you will need to transfer a handgun in this case you will need a Death Certificate. Hope this helps.

Panzer Radeo · Sep 20, 2016

It does and thanks. I also wonder if this rule applies to C&Rs. He has an FFL-03 and I don't yet but if he were to pass, would those transfer to me without an FFL-03? I plan on applying for mine within the next month anyway. Just curious.

Mark75H · Sep 20, 2016

FFL03 does nothing for guns coming from within MD

Separately 50+ year old guns are exempt from HQL in MD

Muleskinner · Sep 21, 2016

I just went through this last month. My father passed in late July. He was a retired cop and had several firearms. The long guns I put directly into my safe, the handguns were taken to an FFL, paperwork completed, waiting period waited and possession taken without an HQL.

rseymorejr · Sep 21, 2016

Muleskinner said:
I just went through this last month. My father passed in late July. He was a retired cop and had several firearms. The long guns I put directly into my safe, the handguns were taken to an FFL, paperwork completed, waiting period waited and possession taken without an HQL.

I don't think you needed to do all that. I think all that's required is the "voluntary registration" with the MSP. No $10 charge either.

Tomcat · Sep 21, 2016

Not commenting on right or wrong but how would someone not familiar with this site or the law know what to do? Dad passed away, dad had guns, dad left them to me, great now I've got dads guns.

Muleskinner · Sep 21, 2016

rseymorejr said:
I don't think you needed to do all that. I think all that's required is the "voluntary registration" with the MSP. No $10 charge either.

Maybe not...who knows...I called MSP and 2 FFLs and got three different answers so I went with better safe than sorry. The FFL who did the transfer is a friend and charged me $1 per weapon. I know i'm legal and that's what matters.

I have refused to get an HQL, opting to go the 80% route instead of giving the state the satisfaction of forcing their illegal "law" down my throat....this was a bonus, although a sad one...

Pinecone · Sep 21, 2016

hitwtom said:
Not commenting on right or wrong but how would someone not familiar with this site or the law know what to do? Dad passed away, dad had guns, dad left them to me, great now I've got dads guns.

They wouldn't. Hopefully if a lawyer was involved, and heard there were firearms, they would steer them straight.

But there are lots of laws that common people can end up breaking without ever knowing.

Panzer Radeo · Sep 21, 2016

I always ask questions because the last thing I want is someone taking muhguns. No one is taking my kids from me. NO ONE.

Panzer Radeo · Sep 21, 2016

Mark75H said:
FFL03 does nothing for guns coming from within MD

Separately 50+ year old guns are exempt from HQL in MD

So does that mean I wouldn't need to get my C&R to take ownership? Like i said, I'm still getting mine because I love historical pieces, but I'm just curious.

Biggfoot44 · Sep 21, 2016

003 C&R will let you purchase all C&R items from anyone out of state, either in person, or shipped to your door.

Within Md, C&R handguns may be purchased w/o HQL, but otherwise in usual manner.

Mark75H · Sep 21, 2016

Panzer Radeo said:
So does that mean I wouldn't need to get my C&R to take ownership? Like i said, I'm still getting mine because I love historical pieces, but I'm just curious.

Correct

Panzer Radeo · Sep 21, 2016

Mark75H said:
Correct

Thanks folks! The help is much appreciated.

BeoBill · Sep 21, 2016

Biggfoot44 said:
003 C&R will let you purchase all C&R items from anyone out of state, either in person, or shipped to your door.

Within Md, C&R handguns may be purchased w/o HQL, but otherwise in usual manner.

If I were you I would get my C&R; do a paper transfer from your dad to you, and inform ATF of your dad's death. You're covered in every way doing that. Just my opinion.

My Toy · Sep 21, 2016

rseymorejr said:
I don't think you needed to do all that. I think all that's required is the "voluntary registration" with the MSP. No $10 charge either.

Correct; when my Dad passed the handguns were in my possession and stayed in my possession even during the voluntary registration process at MSP. You are correct also --no fee.

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