Maryland Shall Issue Files Suit Against the Maryland State Police

[Mark75H]

There is no lack of funding, they get $10 per application.

1)MSP gets the money, but like the Highway Trust Fund, there is no proof that MSP Licensing gets that money for their expenses

2)if you know anything about business or government ... you already know that it costs the state a lot more than $10 for the time involved

 

[rob-cubed]

Yes, but does that $10 actually cover the real cost of processing paperwork or just help subsidize it?

Does that money go into an operating fund that is available immediately, or does the department have to run on an approved, fixed budget?

The MSP has had since mid-November to address the extra overhead. Sure seems like they are moving abnormally slow, even for a government agency. There's got to be other things at play whether it's lack of funding or an ultimatum that they can only hire X amount of people to fix the backlog. Of course we've been playing the same game with NFA items for years... maybe it really is just government ineptness and low priority.

 

[md_rick_o]

1)MSP gets the money, but like the Highway Trust Fund, there is no proof that MSP Licensing gets that money for their expenses

2)if you know anything about business or government ... you already know that it costs the state a lot more than $10 for the time involved

but it just doesn't matter. the law is specific, 7 days to disapprove. end of story

 

[Bagpiperer]

The MSP has had since mid-November to address the extra overhead. Sure seems like they are moving abnormally slow, even for a government agency.

Fiscal years run July to June, so they might not have had the budget to hire any new full-time employees. There was talk of overtime and temps, but that doesn't seem to have made a material difference thus far; as of last Friday, they're about 90 days behind.

With the start of the new fiscal year, MSP licensing has 60 new employees, but it's unclear how many of those will be working on getting the HQL stuff set up. I'd guess anyone buying today will be waiting at least four months, possibly five.

 

[jpo183]

Then remove the requirmet if you cannot satisfy it. I dont care how bad your fingers bleed. A right delayed is a right denied.

 

[glock9mm]

Then remove the requirmet if you cannot satisfy it. I dont care how bad your fingers bleed. A right delayed is a right denied.

Exactly!!

 

[teratos]

Yes, but does that $10 actually cover the real cost of processing paperwork or just help subsidize it?

It's my understanding that the money goes into the general fund.

 

[Ab_Normal]

I don't care where the $10 goes or if it covers the cost. The fact is when you submit the forms and the required $10 you have entered into a contract with the MSP. A contract that they are not upholding their end of.

FWIW Pa only charged $5 to do their state run PICS check.

 

[MDFF2008]

Then remove the requirmet if you cannot satisfy it. I dont care how bad your fingers bleed. A right delayed is a right denied.

MSP don't have the authority to remove laws. Only Annapolis does.

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[Haides]

I have a question about post-Oct 1st handgun sales:

If we have to go through this licensing crap, will there still be a waiting period? I mean what's the point of getting the license if they still have to check us out every single time we buy?

 

[MDFF2008]

Yes, the MSP asked about removing it, but Annapolis said no.

 

[L0gic]

I have a question about post-Oct 1st handgun sales:

If we have to go through this licensing crap, will there still be a waiting period? I mean what's the point of getting the license if they still have to check us out every single time we buy?

To make you wait longer to get your guns. Under current management, they do not want a well armed population because that is a crime deterrent and crime keeps bringing them the votes.

 

[Haides]

I strongly, strongly dislike those people.

 

[apdbobby]

I strongly, strongly dislike those people.

I do too.... The are passing laws on weak or no knowledge of the true facts.

 

[apdbobby]

I just joined MSI

 

[hodgepodge]

I just joined MSI

Good move!

 

[ironpony]

When do we get to vote again?!

 

[hvymax]

We got f over on this lawsuit. I was expected MSP to really hire more people and speed up on these apps not get slower with less apps

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More people processing fewer apps??? Nothing fishy there.

 

[mcornish86@gmail.com]

Its less processing with fewer apps now! Backwards

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[ShallNotInfringe]

Its less processing with fewer apps now! Backwards

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It's probably a temporary situation.

They just hired a bunch of new folks, so productivity will drop for a bit. Now don't get me wrong, I have and will continue to complain. . But right now a dip should be expected. Now come August, things should start moving at a nice clip. Of course that remains to be seen...

Sure, they are getting less applications, but they have a huge pile to work off, so the input count merely gets in the queue.

Wonder what's going to happen in September? Ya think a bunch of people are going to have a holy crap! moment and purchase after Labor Day?