That’s what the state says. Do you believe them? Look at the lengths the Dems are going through to destroy this country. Do you not think they will hold a grudge and try to destroy an FFL for a minor infraction, if that FFL had not “listened” to MSP? Maybe they didn’t do so in 2013, but the political climate in 2020 is at a boiling point with leftists doing whatever they want with no fear.
On the other hand, MD politicians and the MSP will still try to fck with FFLs, no matter what they choose. I applaud the FTLs that release on the 8th day.
I wouldn’t want to be in the position that FFLs are currently in if my family’s livelihood depended on my shop.
That’s funny. They did mine at 5:30 pm last night.
Wow, maybe I didn't get the message that they started up again. Is Glen Burnie doing them?
I just got ALERT from Experian today that my email and potentially more personal info is on the “dark web”. I wonder if it is related.
I actually had, in the end, a good buying experience from BassPro in March-April. At first I went there around March 30 and wanted to buy a gun, making it clear that I understand that I needed to wait for my HQL before walking out the store with a firearm, but the man refused to sell it to me. I placed the order online and it went through (after a hiccup) without further issue. Pricing was very good; a Walther PPS for then approximately $275 (I was quoted about $425-450 from other dealers for te same model). The store received the gun before my HQL was approved, so there was no undue delay.
Bottom line: Good pricing, some complications in the beginning of the purchase process (which I ascribe largely to the very uncertain situation in the beginning of the pandemic), but they did come through.
Also note that I went to a well-respected LGS in the beginning of the process and the store clerk said that they would not be able to get either a gun or ammo for me for months. I spoke with the store manager while waiting for something else, and the manager said that they would be able to get a gun for me within a few weeks.
It was from BassPro. I got lucky on the timing, price and availability.Was this a purchase from Basspro, or a transfer?
Can't beat that price, especially in these times. Glad it worked out!
I normally try to be an easy going, "moderation in all things/make absolutely sure the sky is indeed falling before you freak out" kind of guy. That part of me has some sympathy for the non-releasing shops for the first day or maybe two. While I'd be disappointed, I would absolutely respect a dealer who said, "You didn't get your email, did you? Yeah, something weird is going on with the system. Let's wait and see if it gets sorted out tomorrow." Inconvenient? Sure. Heartbreaking...meh I don't think I've ever not picked up on the very first day that I was allowed to...but for one more day, I'd get over it. As much as MD hates FFL's, I wouldn't blame them for thinking "It's a trap!"
Now that it has been a while, the problem has been identified, and MSP has offered guidance...it's time to get back to business.
Says the guy who doesn't have a gun purgatory.
I normally try to be an easy going, "moderation in all things/make absolutely sure the sky is indeed falling before you freak out" kind of guy. That part of me has some sympathy for the non-releasing shops for the first day or maybe two. While I'd be disappointed, I would absolutely respect a dealer who said, "You didn't get your email, did you? Yeah, something weird is going on with the system. Let's wait and see if it gets sorted out tomorrow." Inconvenient? Sure. Heartbreaking...meh I don't think I've ever not picked up on the very first day that I was allowed to...but for one more day, I'd get over it. As much as MD hates FFL's, I wouldn't blame them for thinking "It's a trap!"
Now that it has been a while, the problem has been identified, and MSP has offered guidance...it's time to get back to business.
I was surprised to get an email from MSI saying we should abide by the MSP's request to wait.
I was surprised to get an email from MSI saying we should abide by the MSP's request to wait.
Would you be of the same opinion if you were a single mom living in the city who has been on edge for ~40 days since she made the move to get her HQL and buy a handgun for self defense from her crazy baby daddy?
She has come to the realization that a restraining order is just a piece of paper and gets the gut punch when a chicken shit dealer (NOT Tyler's Firearms, 2A Sales or Engage) tell her just to hang on a few more days while the MSP get it figured out because they don't feel comfortable following the law.
No one is asking dealers to break the law, skirt the law or do anything on a wink and a nod for their good old boy customers. There is a provision in the statute for just this occasion. What other legal activities are they worried about, handing out MSI brochures? This isn't even a reach down and grab your sack moment, just do what the law allows.
I was surprised to get an email from MSI saying we should abide by the MSP's request to wait.