Collectors permit

[henn5849]

Finally put it in the mail last night! Thanks to all the people that have posted information about it! The countdown begins!

 

[JCKnauer22]

And the wait begins! Smart move though

 

[GNLaFrance]

It's not a "permit".

 

[Docster]

It's not a "permit".

What HE said. If we're gonna demand people use the correct terminology regarding magazines vs clips, we should expect the same of ourselves.

Having said that, good move!

 

[Thunder13]

What are people seeing for the current turnaround time on the MD Collectors License? I mailed mine in early January and have not received anything back. Hoping to get it soon.

 

[lx1x]

What are people seeing for the current turnaround time on the MD Collectors License? I mailed mine in early January and have not received anything back. Hoping to get it soon.

Not a license either. It's a designation, frankly just a letter that they have you on the list to search first... Haha j/k.

They have been processed faster than regulated firearms waiting time.

 

[ten75ice]

Took me about 3 months, but that was before the doo doo hit the fan.

 

[rbird7282]

Took me about 3 months, but that was before the doo doo hit the fan.

?????? 3 months for a designated collector status letter from MSP? Mine took 3 weeks AFTER the SHTF. You must be talking about C&R.

 

[highwayheat]

Three weeks here too.

 

[John2510]

Once you have the collector designation...

I was looking at the law cited on the online form:
http://www.mdsp.org/Organization/SupportServicesBureau/LicensingDivision/FirearmCollector.aspx

I've pasted the relevant parts of the statute below, for anyone interested in seeing it.

A couple of questions:

1. Has anyone ever had one of these denied based on the description "nature of collecting activities" section, or is "collecting guns" about all they're looking for there?

2. Once you have one of these approved, do you have to do a separate application for the multiple purchases each time you buy, or does the collector designation remove the 30-day wait thing completely?

Thanks.

PubSafety §5–128.
(a) Subsection (b) of this section does not apply to:
(1) a law enforcement agency;
(2) an agency authorized to perform law enforcement duties;
(3) a State or local correctional facility;
(4) a private security company licensed to do business in the State;
(5) the purchase of an antique firearm;
(6) a purchase by a licensee;
(7) the exchange or replacement of a regulated firearm by a seller for a
regulated firearm purchased from the seller by the same person seeking the
exchange or replacement within 30 days immediately before the exchange or
replacement; or
(8) a person whose regulated firearm is stolen or irretrievably lost and
who considers it essential that the regulated firearm be replaced
immediately, if:
(i) the person provides the licensee with a copy of the official police
report or an official summary of the report, a copy of which shall be
attached to the firearm application;
(ii) the official police report or official summary of the report
contains the name and address of the regulated firearm owner, a description
of the regulated firearm, the location of the loss or theft, the date of
the loss or theft, and the date when the loss or theft was reported to the
law enforcement agency; and
(iii) the loss or theft occurred within 30 days before the person’s
attempt to replace the regulated firearm, as reflected by the date of loss
or theft on the official police report or official summary of the report.
(b) A person may not purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day
period.


http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/f...on=5-128&ext=html&session=2013RS&tab=subject5



§5–129.
(a) Notwithstanding § 5-128(b) of this subtitle, a person may purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period if:
(1) the person applies for and the Secretary approves a multiple purchase; and
(2) (i) the purchase of the regulated firearms is for a private collection or a collector series;
(ii) the purchase of the regulated firearms is a bulk purchase from an estate sale;
(iii) 1. the purchase of not more than two regulated firearms is a multiple purchase to take advantage of a licensee’s discounted price available only for a multiple purchase; and
2. the purchaser is prohibited from purchasing a regulated firearm during the following 30-day period unless approved under item (i) or (ii) of this item; or
(iv) the purchase is for other purposes similar to items (i) through (iii) of this item.
(b) (1) The application for a multiple purchase shall:
(i) list the regulated firearms to be purchased;
(ii) state the purpose of the purchase of more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period;
(iii) be witnessed by a licensee or designated law enforcement agency; and
(iv) be signed under the penalty of perjury by the firearm applicant.
(2) The application for a multiple purchase of regulated firearms shall be attached to a completed firearm application and forwarded to the Secretary by a licensee or designated law enforcement agency.
(c) On receipt of the firearm application and the application for a multiple purchase, the Secretary shall conduct a background investigation as required in § 5-121 of this subtitle.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/f...on=5-129&ext=html&session=2013RS&tab=subject5

 

[henn5849]

My response from MSP. Your application has been received and it will take 2 months from the date submitted.

 

[henn5849]

It is not feasible for me to check if I have received an application. Please allow 2 months for processing and then IF you have not heard anything feel free to check on your status. It seems that I have not come across your application, yet. When did you send in your application? Did you send it certified because as of now I am current up to March 11th (received date) with processing. Thank you

 

[ShallNotInfringe]

Here's a link to the COMAR section:
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=29.03.01.04.htm

And excerpt related to requirements for State:

I. If the individual is not prohibited by federal or State law from purchasing or possessing a regulated firearm, the notarized application shall be sufficient for a designation as a collector.

J. If the individual is designated by the Secretary to be a collector, the Secretary shall notify the individual in writing within 14 days of receiving the individual's request.

J is being violated.

Yes, you have to fill out apps for each firearm purchased.

There is an established thread for DC discussion.

*** When can we start taxing stupid? ***

 

[stu929]

I thought I read somewhere I check needed to be included but not i cant find it. Is that true?

 

[ShallNotInfringe]

I thought I read somewhere I check needed to be included but not i cant find it. Is that true?

Are you asking if there is a fee? The answer to that question is no.

*** When can we start taxing stupid? ***

 

[stu929]

Yes I thought there was a fee. Even if it was to just mail it back.

Thanks

 

[Vile Shadow]

?????? 3 months for a designated collector status letter from MSP? Mine took 3 weeks AFTER the SHTF. You must be talking about C&R.

But how long ago?

 

[stu929]

Mine just went in the mail!

 

[henn5849]

Sending my 2nd application tomorrow by CERTIFIED mail so they can't say they didnt receive it....

 

[Shemp]

I mailed mine on Feb 21 and received confirmation on Mar 15. I don't know what is going on with your guys paperwork but I feel for you. Shemp