Handgun check taking 30+ days

[Ranger Tom]

What frosts my butt is that I purchased handguns in September and November both were "not declined" seven days. Found the gun of dreams at the Howard County show (that I'd had on order for a long time), paid in full, was told 30 days. Called the shop yesterday and was informed that they are just getting early February back. Looks like 2-3 more weeks. I'll never pay for another in full unless I can get it immediately.

 

[RobertXJR]

My dealer had my Bushmaster in the first week of February. I called himat the end of the 10 day waiting period only o find out Saturday and Sunday aren't days. Fair enough, I'll remember that the next time the MVA says I have 15 days to respond to something. This is my first purchase but my record is spotless. I called him every Friday after the end of the "10 day" waiting period until I could hear him getting annoyed and he told me he had my number and that he'd call me when it came in. I don't think HE'S doing anything wrong, he's got a hell of a reputation for being a stand up guy. But I've got a pretty healthy investment out there just flippin in the wind. I called him this week to give him another number to reach me at (but really just to make sure he hadn't forgot about me) and it STILL hasn't gone through yet. This is ridiculous. I actually am glad to see others going through this. My brother robbed a bank about 10 years ago. I was afraid I was somehow paying for it.

 

[pilgrim]

I was just called yesterday from a purchase in early March.

 

[GoBang]

I have MD collectors, Have 1 app in from 2/14 and another from 2/14, different FFLs. Frusrating yea, but with the ammo shortage I hang in there. Also have Utah CCW app in, CC charged 3/6, hope to have all of this wrapped up by end of April.

 

[ericb1715]

really..... wow how did you manage that? they are just getting early february out

 

[moveweight]

I think this whole situation is stressing gun dealers/ stores/FFLS to the MAX, an with everyone calling every 4 days it just stresses them out EVEN more.. its about 6 week+ right now everyone so if it hasnt been 6 since you submitted paper work, i wouldnt bother annoying your gun dealer your only annoying them, they are people who are powerless over this delay now that ive done more research into it all... think of it from their point peopl know about the huge delays an they are losing sales.. so in the end is STRESSING dealers/stores/FFL's to breaking point and if we keep nagging them all to death there wont be any left...

 

[moveweight]

I have MD collectors, Have 1 app in from 2/14 and another from 2/14, different FFLs. Frusrating yea, but with the ammo shortage I hang in there. Also have Utah CCW app in, CC charged 3/6, hope to have all of this wrapped up by end of April.

i submitted my md collectors form about 7 days ago... wonder how long that will take.

 

[L0gic]

i submitted my md collectors form about 7 days ago... wonder how long that will take.

Anywhere from 2 Weeks to 45 days

 

[moveweight]

i didnt get a notary stamp... wasnt sure what it was.. but sent it in anyways

 

[truknbear]

Different department, but appears to be the more efficient one.

 

[truknbear]

i didnt get a notary stamp... wasnt sure what it was.. but sent it in anyways

Now you get put into the super secret probation file. No designated collector certification for you.

 

[NB1214]

i didnt get a notary stamp... wasnt sure what it was.. but sent it in anyways

Fail

 

[gmhowell]

i didnt get a notary stamp... wasnt sure what it was.. but sent it in anyways

They're probably going to reject it. If nothing else, it gets them through an app much more quickly than they are used to.

A notary is a state sanctioned person who testifies that the person who signs that form has ID that they are in fact that person. Many banks and credit unions have notaries. A few gun shops have them. Most UPS stores have them. Some FedEx-Kinkos have them. State law in MD says they may not charge more than $2 for the service.

 

[teratos]

Why is there not legislation to prevent this?

You presume they are interested in making sure you get your firearm in 7 days....

 

[L0gic]

i didnt get a notary stamp... wasnt sure what it was.. but sent it in anyways

Fill another one out now because what you sent is basically worthless. They won't even look at it without a notary stamp

 

[285ferrari]

Paperwork came back last week for the Feb. 02 day, submitted the next one Feb. 08, still waiting....

 

[zombiehunter]

i didnt get a notary stamp... wasnt sure what it was.. but sent it in anyways

They're probably going to reject it. If nothing else, it gets them through an app much more quickly than they are used to.

A notary is a state sanctioned person who testifies that the person who signs that form has ID that they are in fact that person. Many banks and credit unions have notaries. A few gun shops have them. Most UPS stores have them. Some FedEx-Kinkos have them. State law in MD says they may not charge more than $2 for the service.

Why didn't you just Google it?

 

[Yme]

I was just called yesterday from a purchase in early March.

That's quick. who's the FFL?

 

[JB62]

Mine has been a nightmare. Purchase date 2/2, original paperwork was never received by MSP, did not find this out till after 40 days when I called. Paperwork then was submitted 2x ten days apart ??? Finally should be straightened out thanks to Ms. Brock at the MSP. I know they are under a ton of work and pressure from everyone but she couldn't of been more helpful. THANKS MS BROCK !

 

[Cicirich]

The wait begins again. Bought a new handgun today. We'll see how long it takes this time.