HQL Process update

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  • lonzo

    Active Member
    Dec 8, 2015
    314
    Moco
    Hi guys, new here, and I've applied on Dec 1 and DHMH was checked on Dec 2. Nothing else but I did send them a email asking how long does it take. They should post a required timeline that it has to be done like "within 30 days". They have a link of the law but nothing on how long it takes..
     

    minuit

    Active Member
    Nov 10, 2015
    234
    Frederick County
    Hi guys, new here, and I've applied on Dec 1 and DHMH was checked on Dec 2. Nothing else but I did send them a email asking how long does it take. They should post a required timeline that it has to be done like "within 30 days". They have a link of the law but nothing on how long it takes..

    Yes, they have 30 days to complete it.
     

    Rockfish

    Active Member
    Feb 26, 2013
    263
    I submitted mine about a week ago and nothing has moved. I did receive a letter today from I believe the department of corrections saying my fingerprint criminal check was complete but the website checklist has not been updated. What a joke!
     

    minuit

    Active Member
    Nov 10, 2015
    234
    Frederick County
    Looks like samharrison1981 may be onto something.

    I applied 11/19, DHMH was completed 11/20, everything else was Incomplete until today when the Checklist disappeared and my license went active 12/8. Now just waiting for the card!
     

    swinokur

    In a State of Bliss
    Patriot Picket
    Apr 15, 2009
    55,525
    Westminster USA
    I submitted mine about a week ago and nothing has moved. I did receive a letter today from I believe the department of corrections saying my fingerprint criminal check was complete but the website checklist has not been updated. What a joke!


    they have 30 days.
     

    roady

    Ultimate Member
    Dec 29, 2012
    1,362
    Eastern Shore
    Waiting for the card really sucks!!!!
    Applied on 11/13
    Approved on 12/2
    Still no freaking card!!!!
    Maybe they are still using the Pony Express for delivery....
     

    Rockfish

    Active Member
    Feb 26, 2013
    263
    I can't believe mine is still taking this freaking long I figured a week tops. It never ends with MSP and their wait times. I wanna get my HQL so I can fill out my MSP paperwork on a new gun and hurry up and wait 7 more days :tdown:
     

    crisfield3

    Member
    Dec 15, 2015
    3
    HQL Process

    Applied on 11/23
    Some movement 12/15

    My concern is that my METERS and NICS are incomplete. What is your experience with this?
     

    Rockfish

    Active Member
    Feb 26, 2013
    263
    Not sure but NICS is basically a phone call they need to make. I think the I stands for instant. It's basically the MSP not being in a hurry to take care of these and it gets under staffed.
     

    ED O

    Active Member
    May 18, 2013
    249
    Lusby
    applied 12/11
    DHMH completed 12/14
    and now waiting

    so estimated date of having my card would be 1/10
     
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    crisfield3

    Member
    Dec 15, 2015
    3
    Just wanted to put this on here

    Application\License Fee Completed Nov/23/15
    MVA Photo Completed Dec/15/15
    LiveScan Completed Dec/15/15
    NICS Incomplete
    CJIS Completed Dec/15/15
    MAFSS Completed Dec/15/15
    METERS Incomplete
    JIS Completed Dec/15/15
    DJS Not Applicable Dec/15/15
    DHMH Completed Nov/24/15

    How long can it possibly take to perform two "instant" checks? Anyone have an approximate time frame for theirs?

    THANKS!
     

    BH8911

    Member
    Jan 27, 2015
    65
    I went through this process last February seems like same conversations. took 35 days from Appling to physically holding card. 29 days for approval. the wait is aggravating.
     

    crisfield3

    Member
    Dec 15, 2015
    3
    HQL

    My HQL is finally active! So the question is, can I go and apply to purchase a handgun and just go in when I physically receive my card?

    Thank you all for keeping me sane during the process!
     

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