Help me understand HQL requirement

[Mike3888]

That's funny, 2 different responses from same organization. How organized.

 

[ebranger]

That's funny, 2 different responses from same organization. How organized.

Not sure if it's more funny or sad. But since I'm trying to figure out what I need, I'm going with sad.

 

[spclopr8tr]

Just for grins and giggles, I think I would copy the two responses into one email and send it back and ask them to explain 1) which is the correct answer, 2) why you got two contradictory answers, and 3) how is the average citizen supposed to figure this out if the state organization responsible for administering the HQL process can't figure it out either!

That will likely get your application flagged for immediate processing.

 

[ebranger]

Just for grins and giggles, I think I would copy the two responses into one email and send it back and ask them to explain 1) which is the correct answer, 2) why you got two contradictory answers, and 3) how is the average citizen supposed to figure this out if the state organization responsible for administering the HQL process can't figure it out either!

That will likely get your application flagged for immediate processing.

I thought about doing just that, but then I figured that maybe the MSP isn't an organization I want to piss off.

 

[ironcity]

Here is my first question i asked...

Q. I am interested in obtaining my HQL certificate and have seen some info about exemptions to some of the criteria to obtain it. One is taking the hunter safety course which i did back in the early to mid 80's. Does that count as one of the exemptions? Also i have purchased two regulated firearm pre 1 Oct 2013 and have seen info about that also counting towards the exemption. Could you please clarify for me on both of these. And if they do count what do i need to supply as proof (Hunters Safety card or a copy of the form that have for purchasing the regulated firearms)?

A. If you owned a regulated firearm pre October 1, 2013, you needn't worry about the training certificate or it's validity. Simply add the gun information by bypassing the education portion of the Training Exempt HQL application.

Then i asked for clarification...

Q. Since i did purchase a firearm before 1 oct 2013 do i also still need to do the live fire?

A. You would be exempt from any training requirement due to your previous ownership of the regulated firearm.

So if i am understanding them all i need to do is do my livescan then fill out the application to submit. Has anyone else done it this way?

 

[BUFF7MM]

Here is my first question i asked...

Q. I am interested in obtaining my HQL certificate and have seen some info about exemptions to some of the criteria to obtain it. One is taking the hunter safety course which i did back in the early to mid 80's. Does that count as one of the exemptions? Also i have purchased two regulated firearm pre 1 Oct 2013 and have seen info about that also counting towards the exemption. Could you please clarify for me on both of these. And if they do count what do i need to supply as proof (Hunters Safety card or a copy of the form that have for purchasing the regulated firearms)?

A. If you owned a regulated firearm pre October 1, 2013, you needn't worry about the training certificate or it's validity. Simply add the gun information by bypassing the education portion of the Training Exempt HQL application.

Then i asked for clarification...

Q. Since i did purchase a firearm before 1 oct 2013 do i also still need to do the live fire?

A. You would be exempt from any training requirement due to your previous ownership of the regulated firearm.

So if i am understanding them all i need to do is do my livescan then fill out the application to submit. Has anyone else done it this way?

Yes, just enter the regulated firearm information that you purchased prior to October 1, 2013 in the appropriate area on the application and your good to go.

 

[ironcity]

So i am working on my HQL filling out the form. I have completed the Demographic section but when i go to the prerequisite page it is blank. Nothing to fill out. Am i missing something? Got my prints done and want to get this submitted.

 

[Kagetsu]

How difficult is the finger printing to get? For Hazmat I have to make an appointment and go to Frederick during working hours. The only other thing I seem to need is a handgun serial#? I should be concentrating on fully equipping the guns I do have. But a new Sig' keeps calling to me.

 

[HeatSeeker]

They are doing livescan at the gun shows now.

 

[matt.ruszala]

Good info here. What baffles me is the 15 yard max for live fire. Since this is not a CCL why wouldn't the max be something like 7 yards? I don't know to many people with 15 yard rooms or hall ways. Not at my pay range anyway.

 

[rseymorejr]

Good info here. What baffles me is the 15 yard max for live fire. Since this is not a CCL why wouldn't the max be something like 7 yards? I don't know to many people with 15 yard rooms or hall ways. Not at my pay range anyway.

Completely arbitrary. Just like the rest of the law.

 

[matt.ruszala]

Completely arbitrary. Just like the rest of the law.

I was going to, "tongue in cheek" my post with, "Oh common sense". I forgot they left that portion of law making process out.

 

[TTMD]

How difficult is the finger printing to get? For Hazmat I have to make an appointment and go to Frederick during working hours. The only other thing I seem to need is a handgun serial#? I should be concentrating on fully equipping the guns I do have. But a new Sig' keeps calling to me.

Frederick Sheriff's dept behind the MVA near the the airport does them Tuesday through Thursday from 12 or 12:30 until 4:30 or 5 I believe, with no appointment needed. Including paperwork & prints I think most people are in & out within 15-20 minutes.