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vcowboy104 · Apr 23, 2020

Hello everyone. New here. From the Clarksburg, MD area. Just did my HQL yesterday. About how long does the process take? Once I see my number can I start making purchases or do I have to wait to have my card in hand?

LGood48 · Apr 24, 2020

No answers as I'm HQL exempt so have no experience, but greetings! :wave:

SkiPatrolDude · Apr 24, 2020

Welcome from Timonium.

It varies. Assuming you have submitted all paperwork, can take at least 7 days to up to 2 weeks to process paperwork (especially right now), then another 10 days to receive it by mail. You cannot start paperwork to purchase a regulated firearm until the HQL is in hand. Some shops may be willing to hold or order a firearm for you until you have it in hand, assuming you pay in full.

guzma393 · Apr 24, 2020

Welcome! My HQL was approved in about 2 weeks and the card came in another week. I figured it would take longer during these COVID19 times.

John from MD · Apr 24, 2020

Welcome from Davidsonville. :wave:

vcowboy104 · Apr 24, 2020

Hello, I thought I was also but as a DC Retired they said I have to get it so here we go. lol

Dieselfool · Apr 24, 2020

Welcome! From Carroll County.

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Fordracer2082 · Apr 24, 2020

Mine took 2- 3 weeks as well but that was years ago. I believe you must have the card in before you can start any paperwork to buy a pistol. A dealer may let you buy what you want but must wait to have the cost to do the transfer

Mark75H · Apr 25, 2020

Fordracer2082 said:
Mine took 2- 3 weeks as well but that was years ago. I believe you must have the card in before you can start any paperwork to buy a pistol. A dealer may let you buy what you want but must wait to have the cost to do the transfer

Its up to your dealer to start or wait. You must have the card in hand to recieve

HarryLogan · Apr 26, 2020

Welcome from Baltimore County.

Batt816 · Apr 26, 2020

Welcome!

jazz_guns · Apr 26, 2020

Hello from Annapolis

johnkorz · Apr 28, 2020

I am a MD HQL instructor and its hard to say how long it will take to get your HQL permit. In the past it would take between 10 to 14 days which allows the MD State Police to process your background check and complete your paperwork and issue you a HQL permit. However, now with the State of MD being in lock down mode, I would suspect it will take longer. Without your HQL permit you cannot purchase a handgun in MD (thus the reason you took the HQL training). In the meantime, you could research the types of handguns you may be interested in and ask individuals in the group for their opinions. There is a large amount of expertise here. I wish you good luck in getting your HQL and remember just getting a HQL does not mean that you are qualified to use that handgun. I recommend getting additional training and there are many instructors that are part of this group. Good luck and be safe. Dr. John

Shamr0ck · Apr 29, 2020

Howdy and welcome!

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ZeroMc · Apr 29, 2020

Welcome from Halethorpe
From what I was told Friday and yesterday the MSP are way behind and could take 3 to 4 weeks

Nomadic Bear · Apr 29, 2020

Welcome from P.G. County!

vcowboy104 · Apr 30, 2020

Copy thanks. When I emailed MSP HQL they said they still have 30 days to process. So we will see

tony b · Apr 30, 2020

Welcome

Troublesbrewin · Apr 30, 2020

vcowboy104 said:
Copy thanks. When I emailed MSP HQL they said they still have 30 days to process. So we will see

In the past, say around 2013 - they would hold things to the last minute before they would “Not Disapprove”. Of course that was then, and there wasn’t a pandemic adding to the mix. Welcome to the forum, there’s a wealth of knowledge to tap in this group. I’m surprised you have to get a HQL, as you’re a former LEO. Good luck with your purchase, you could find yourself a C&R handgun if you’re in a hurry, then you only need to wait 7 days.

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