ShallNotInfringe
Lil Firecracker
- Feb 17, 2013
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Keep going. It gets worse...
HANDGUN QUALIFICATION LICENSE (HQL)
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Keep going. It gets worse...
I'm sorry if this had already been asked.
What, exactly, do they mean when they say that if you already legal own a regulated firearm, you are exempt from the training requirement for the HQL?
For example, I "legally own" a pistol - it was given to me by my father in 1983.
Also, I "legally own" another pistol that I purchased from an out-of-state seller using my C&R FFL.
Neither pistol ever had any Maryland paperwork done, since none was required in either case. I wonder if Maryland will exempt me from the training because I do, in fact, "Legally own" these regulated firearms?
What, exactly, do they mean when they say that if you already legal own a regulated firearm, you are exempt from the training requirement for the HQL?
For example, I "legally own" a pistol - it was given to me by my father in 1983.
Also, I "legally own" another pistol that I purchased from an out-of-state seller using my C&R FFL.
Neither pistol ever had any Maryland paperwork done, since none was required in either case. I wonder if Maryland will exempt me from the training because I do, in fact, "Legally own" these regulated firearms?
ShallNotInfringe
Lil Firecracker
- Feb 17, 2013
- 8,554
You can voluntarily register them now or take the training.
Trumpet
SCSC/NRA life member. MSI member
- Oct 29, 2005
- 2,083
And there seemingly is no definitive authority that hada real answer?
ShallNotInfringe
Lil Firecracker
- Feb 17, 2013
- 8,554
Well, technically, the law says you have to have it (barring all of the excluded entities stated in the law)
I think they had no idea how stretched the wait would become (even though it was 2-3 months when it passed) and didnt write an exception for "span" purchases, because they didn't think of it in their haste.
Mr H
Banana'd
That is the current information based on the formal opinion from the AG's office.
Trumpet
SCSC/NRA life member. MSI member
- Oct 29, 2005
- 2,083
Is it safe to assume that there is at least one lawsuit pending seeking clarification on this fustercluck of a "law"?
It's probably safe to say that there are several, locked and loaded, waiting for 10/1.
still think the lawsuits should be files now, as an hql is need on 10/1
you need to be able to apply prior
you need to be able to apply prior
Mr H
Banana'd
That becomes an interesting question.
Yes, technically, there can not be a suit filed until there is "harm".
When that "harm" happens seems to be the question right now.
You can't claim burden or harm until the law takes effect.
There is currently no requirement to register (voluntarily or otherwise) any handgun to be eligible for the training exemption.
Yes, you are exempt from the training requirement because you own the above mentioned regulated firearms. There are a lot of folks in the same situation that have regulated firearms pre 1994.
I don't think MSP or the administration has figured out how to deal with these and C&R out of state purchases.
but the burden should be now.
state says hql should take about 30 days
therefore burden starts 30 days prior to law
Mr H
Banana'd
Which would be 9/1.
The MSP is shooting for the target 9/15 to have the HQL website online.
so on 9/15 they will have classes approved so people that need the training can have it
all paperwork available
people to do the checks in required timeframe, ect ect
Mr H
Banana'd
I'm not holding my breath.............
The MSP is in triage right now. Expecting everyone to be excempted (military, Hunter Education, previously own a regulated firearm).
The instructor website is supposed to be operational for "NRA instructors". The hitch in the giddy up was yesterday's NRA announcement.
the flaw is that there are a lot of first time buyers because of 281
many without exemptions
