I have the opportunity to purchase a collection of both regulated and non-regulated firearms from an acquaintance's estate sale. This collection is comprised of multiple handguns and long guns and is located in MD. I have my HQL but have not purchased another regulated firearm as of yet. Is it possible for me to purchased the entire collection at once and if so, what are the specific requirements for me to do so? Anyone with any direct experience with this specific situation? Appreciate the help!
MULTIPLE GUN PURCHASES FROM ESTATE SALE
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Do you have your Designated Collector’s letter from MSP?
E.Shell
Ultimate Member
If you aren't a Maryland "registered collector", you can only take possession of one handgun a month. I don't think there are any restrictions on paying for them all at once, but you would have to arrange a delay in receiving/transfer.
Squaregrouper
Kragaphile
Check with your FFL. Designated collector status makes life A LOT easier. There are provisions for multiple gun purchases and then a longer wait until the next.
Example - Typical 1 purchase in 30 days. OR if you run 2 thru on the same check you then have to wait 60 days. I do not know the limit for how many can be purchased with an extended wait.
Example - Typical 1 purchase in 30 days. OR if you run 2 thru on the same check you then have to wait 60 days. I do not know the limit for how many can be purchased with an extended wait.
Cool! Thanks for posting!
omegared24
Ultimate Member
That's great info. Thanks for posting.
- Feb 4, 2013
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That exemption IS the Designated Collector letter.
When the 1 gun per month was being debated, this exact question came up. So they made this exemption. And the administration of this exemption is that you have to apply to the state to be designated as a collector.
Thus, the Designated Collector Letter.
Originally, you had to prove you were a collector, but they loosened things up.
But YOU STILL NEED THE LETTER.
DeerbybowDena
Member
Apply for the DC letter, it goes on your HQL account and is automatically checked in your 77R. Check with the FFL your going to use and verify how many can be submitted under 1 application. Especially if your unsure. Not to mention the costs associated w transfers. TK Defense did an awesome job for me in Va at the Dulles show and i picked all of mine up at 1 time and only waited the standard 7 days. They definently knew what they were doing and also enlightened my base of knowledge as a collector and process. Hope that helps and good luck!
- Feb 17, 2011
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what does one do when they need a new letter for their records for lets say a toddler ate the old one. 
Look at that, you're hearing from me again! I'm new to the gun collecting idea but I already own several so I'm not necessarily new to guns.
Does anyone know if I apply for the designated collector status if I will be rejected for not previously purchasing a registered firearm? As stated in my original post, I already possess an HQL and have no other disqualifications for the status.
I appreciate all the help and hope to continue onwards and upwards with my collection.
They may reject the collector status if you do not have any current registered regulated guns.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,199
Or to rephrase , If you have not purchased a Regulated Firearm ,using the 77R process .
However , the Estate clause would apply .
However , the Estate clause would apply .
pre64hunter
Active Member
Great post, good to know for buyers and sellers, answers to something I never considered.
You always run into someone who doesn't know how to liquidate an estate and most likely widow robbers move in. They tell them the value is half of what it really is then offer them half of that, then round it down to the nearest thousand and whine its not worth their trouble.
I hope you settle on a fare price.
You always run into someone who doesn't know how to liquidate an estate and most likely widow robbers move in. They tell them the value is half of what it really is then offer them half of that, then round it down to the nearest thousand and whine its not worth their trouble.
I hope you settle on a fare price.
bratgirllcp
Ultimate Member
SMH
Why,,, when someone asks a question another person gets snarky so unnecessary
life's too short, play nice, help one another
Why,,, when someone asks a question another person gets snarky so unnecessary
life's too short, play nice, help one another
DeerbybowDena
Member
Id ask your ffl if it would make a difference, both of the ones I use suggested applying only after an approved handgun purchase. So with that said, I would suggest you buy a regulated hand gun then apply after pickup. It is a simple process to get the DC status and most all get approved, takes about 10 days. Just my .02
what does one do when they need a new letter for their records for lets say a toddler ate the old one.
Ask MSP. But you don’t need the physical copy. It’s on your electronic record and MSP knows when you run the 77r. If an FFL is asking for a copy, tell them it’s on record with MSP and they’ll check it.
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