Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
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Tupperware is overrated .
Tupperware is overrated .
Hey folks. Can anyone dissuade my problems with the HQL and convince me to get one? A friend is selling a couple older pistols that I would absolutely LOVE to buy. Problem obviously, I don't have an HQL. Regarding guns I've always followed every letter of the law and don't plan to change that now, but I'm really sketchy on the damn registration process. I've had an instance where MSP threatened to arrest me and confiscate firearms, so I'm totally against registration.
I was threatened with arrest by MSP over a decade ago after getting denied for a pistol purchase (was a Ruger Mark II if i remember right). I called up MSP to ask why, and the officer says it was related to an arrest when I was 15 years old (I was young and stupid, got caught smoking weed with the cool older kids). Anyhow, that was enough to label me a Juvenile Delinquent, thus I get denied until I hit 30. I was about 28 years old at the time I was denied. He then recited the make, model and serial numbers of the other three guns I purchased AND PASSED WITH MSP APPROVAL. He tells me that I am going to have to surrender them or face confiscation and arrest, despite the fact that I was previously cleared on 3 occasions with MSP. I called a lawyer and took his advice... I broke lease, moved to VA where that law didn't apply, sold the evil Maryland-tainted guns, then started fresh.
I bought what I wanted while I lived in VA, but several years later in 2012 I had to move back to MD. Everything I have is totally kosher (no arrests of course, even have security clearance), but I won't buy anything in MD because of that stupid experience with the MSP. I'd love to pick up a couple new pieces, but don't trust MSP as far as I can throw them after that. Am I being petty and get my HQL, or should I leave well enough alone?
How can you say that? There aren't any modern day handguns that you can buy with a C&R license.
My needs aren't met with any C&R handgun. How many 3gun competitors use a C&R handgun. How many AR pistols are on the C&R list? How many C&R handguns have a 15-17 round capacity?
The HQL is not another layer of registration, it's just an attempt to prevent the average citizen from exercising their 2nd Amendment rights.
I have no idea as to what point you are trying to make with your last sentence. Want to explain?
Having bought SBS, SBR, and suppressors made me realize that to get what I wanted made me jump though some hoops. I can't change the laws at this time and there are some things I wanted so in 2014 went and got the HQL. I wanted some handguns. It is what I had to do. Don't like it but I will tell you this and I know this is going to upset some people but after teaching thousands of HQL and wear and carry applications I do believe that we are safer because of this laws. . The knowledge of lots of people who taking these classes is horrible. NO muzzel discipline, no handling skills. Having people get a wear and carry permit and walk among us without training is crazy. They are not the group that belong to this forum.
We're safer because of the HQL? Really? What facts do you base this on? According to your logic we all would be safer if we needed a RQL to by a shotgun.
They want you to not buy handguns, or any guns, so you are not buying handguns (because you will not get an HQL) they won!
If they make it so you can not voice your opinion without a license will you sit in silence?
Having bought SBS, SBR, and suppressors made me realize that to get what I wanted made me jump though some hoops. I can't change the laws at this time and there are some things I wanted so in 2014 went and got the HQL. I wanted some handguns. It is what I had to do. Don't like it but I will tell you this and I know this is going to upset some people but after teaching thousands of HQL and wear and carry applications I do believe that we are safer because of this laws. . The knowledge of lots of people who taking these classes is horrible. NO muzzel discipline, no handling skills. Having people get a wear and carry permit and walk among us without training is crazy. They are not the group that belong to this forum.