Fingerprinting in MD for HQL

[RR917]

Whats the going rate for getting fingerprints for HQL in MD?
76$ seems kind of high but where I moved from it was 20$ at the local PD.

 

[scottyfz6]

The two places I know of are 65 each.
essential support services, they also do etf prints if you want to do nfa stuff
absolute investigative services

 

[dehos]

I was finger printed for my HQL and I paid about $70 for them. Does anyone know of I take wear and carry if I need to pay to be finger printed again?

 

[Blacksmith101]

I was finger printed for my HQL and I paid about $70 for them. Does anyone know of I take wear and carry if I need to pay to be finger printed again?

If you got your Wear and Carry first then HQL is free and no need for fingerprints for HQL. If you get your HQL first then you have to pay for both permits and separate fingerprints for each.

 

[dehos]

If you got your Wear and Carry first then HQL is free and no need for fingerprints for HQL. If you get your HQL first then you have to pay for both permits and separate fingerprints for each.

I was afraid of that. Thanks for the answer.

 

[Proline Fisher]

I paid 54.50 for my w&c prints at Worth a Shot the other day.

 

[rbird7282]

I was finger printed for my HQL and I paid about $70 for them. Does anyone know of I take wear and carry if I need to pay to be finger printed again?

Yes I believe so. If you had gotten your permit first, you could’ve gotten your HQL for free and no additional prints.
Someone else beat me to it, sorry about that

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[Biggfoot44]

The going rate price range is between $50 - $75 . Probably the absolute cheapest is MVA , but very long lead time for appointments.

I paid $ 65 . Because they were relatively close , and walk in m-f 9 to 5 . ( Walk in was key for me , as my time windows were brief and unpredictable. )

Many gun specific venues , will only actually have Livescan available when a Class is being given . Security Agencies have a steady client flow , mostly for day care workers , church volunteers, etc , and will offer m- f service.

 

[Biggfoot44]

And for the benefit of RR917 , and anyone else reading this thread :

Do NOT get Fingerprints for HQL .

If Carry Permit is vaguely in your future , proceed directly to W&C Permit , and save $150 .

As related above :

W&C Permit will also get you a No Charge HQL .

HQL first , you will have to do everything over again for W&C later .

 

[Defense Initiative]

I believe MVA still does it for $20. Depending on the location and your timing it only takes five minutes.

 

[Biggfoot44]

The actual doing takes the same time as anywhere . But in the imeadate post Bruen Era, appointments were booked months out .

 

[RR917]

Thanks for the info guys, it looks like I will hold off on the HQL in lieu of the Carry Permit. I’ve just been wanting something lately and the HQL seemed like an “easier” avenue being exempt from the training requirement.
Ultimately, I would rather not go through redundancies, so it looks like I will be waiting a little while longer.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Thanks for the info guys, it looks like I will hold off on the HQL in lieu of the Carry Permit. I’ve just been wanting something lately and the HQL seemed like an “easier” avenue being exempt from the training requirement.
Ultimately, I would rather not go through redundancies, so it looks like I will be waiting a little while longer.

Depending on your situation and what your "exemption" is you may also be exempt from some Wear and Carry requirements. The best single source for information about the application requirements and procedures including a step by step how to apply is on the Maryland Shall Issue web site.

Link to the "MSI Wear and Carry Permit Guide" (see "Who is exempt from the training?") and while you are over there go ahead and join MSI and also send them a donation because they are all volunteer and actively filing lawsuits against Maryland's unconstitutional anti gun laws:

Maryland Wear and Carry Permits

Last updated 11/28/2023We've brought a lawsuit against the enforcement of parts of SB 1 and other current carry restrictions. Learn about Novotny v. Moore here. See our guide here for how newly enacted laws affect your right to keep and bear arms.IntroductionPermit EligibilityTrainingApplication...

www.marylandshallissue.org

 

[Biggfoot44]

What Blacksmith said .

Review the Exemptions for Training for each on MSI website ( or ask at the Booth at tomorrow's gun show ) .

If you are W&C Exempt , apply for W&C as soon as you can get your fingerprints .

If HQL Exempt , but not W&C , do your personal math to figure if it's worth $150 * to you * to purchase a late model handgun 6 weeks sooner .

 

[RR917]

Depending on your situation and what your "exemption" is you may also be exempt from some Wear and Carry requirements. The best single source for information about the application requirements and procedures including a step by step how to apply is on the Maryland Shall Issue web site.

Link to the "MSI Wear and Carry Permit Guide" (see "Who is exempt from the training?") and while you are over there go ahead and join MSI and also send them a donation because they are all volunteer and actively filing lawsuits against Maryland's unconstitutional anti gun laws:

Maryland Wear and Carry Permits

Last updated 11/28/2023We've brought a lawsuit against the enforcement of parts of SB 1 and other current carry restrictions. Learn about Novotny v. Moore here. See our guide here for how newly enacted laws affect your right to keep and bear arms.IntroductionPermit EligibilityTrainingApplication...

www.marylandshallissue.org

Thank you for the link. Im a current permit holder in two states, however the requirement for those states have changed since I took the permit course. As such, the *certified* training I have is NRA basic pistol safety and is over 10 years old . The law is vague on what courses are “approved by the secretary” but I would doubt this will help. I do not have any other exemptions.

Its not ok, but I’ve been through the hurdles before, and they are designed to make the people on the fence not pursue the permit.

 

[BurkeM]

Thank you for the link.

You'll need the 16 hour class from a qualified instructor, plus LIVESCAN and the filing fee.

Going for HGP first saves you up to $250.

Numerous good instructors can be found here, and at Maryland Shall Issue.

https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/join-all-membership

 

[BurkeM]

76$ seems kind of high but where I moved from it was 20$ at the local PD.

Almost everything is higher in MD, sadly.

Some instructors include the FP fee in the class package.