MD 7 day waiting period

[Maryland Hunter]

One person, now gone from this forum, said that the seven day delay was not a "cooling off" period, but rather a built in delay for the FFL and MSP to get the paperwork sent back and forth. Remember, when the silly law was passed faxes weren't common and the FFL had to mail the forms to MSP, who then did their check and then they mailed the forms back to the FFL.

It is obvious, ask some FFLs, that MSP can return the forms in less time. Maybe this is the next area that someone attacks in a lawsuit?

You're exactly correct.
That law was posted on here years ago. I wish I had saved it or printed it out. It did state specifically, that it was to allow mail time for MSP. If memory serves me, I want to say that it was written around '73 or '74

MH

 

[Grrrr]

Ive never had to wait longer than a wk. guess im on of the fortunate ones. Anyhow, i hope that trend continues. I just filled out the paperwk for my hk p30 today.

 

[niftyvt]

The wait is lame but my g19 should be gtg on friday I got it through LawmanSupply for $450 out the door (GSSF rocks!).

 

[erwos]

Never had one take longer than a week, ever. And that includes some that were mailed out.

 

[balext]

hey guys im in the middle of my mandatory 7 day waiting period and just am curious as to how long it typically takes for the gun to be approved to be taken home...i have heard unfortunately that it is rarely 7 days becuase MDSP seem to not be in any particular hurry to let me go get my gun?

i have heard 10-14 days is pretty common.

I only wait 7 days at Engage.

 

[Dialtone]

My last purchase was about six months ago the approval took several minutes. The salesmen called it in but I still had to wait seven days to pick it up. Come to think of it my first handgun purchase was approved in several minutes as well the owner said she did it on line. But I still had to wait seven days to pick up.

 

[akrobatik]

Is the 7 day period only for regulated guns? Are Bull pups considered regulated firearms? Do you have to wait 7 days for a PS90, or can you purchase and take it home on the spot?

 

[Name Taken]

Is the 7 day period only for regulated guns? Are Bull pups considered regulated firearms? Do you have to wait 7 days for a PS90, or can you purchase and take it home on the spot?

Theres atleast one bull pub design that is regulated...and probably more.

However most "new" rifles are not regulated as the law doesnt get updated.

So the PS90 isnt regulated. Should be cash and carry.

 

[Grrrr]

Did my paperwk on my latest pistol(p30) last fri. Just got a call that everything is back and ready to go. I wont be able to pick it up until wed though due to my 6 yr olds wrestling schedule.

 

[Billcw]

My last purchase was about six months ago the approval took several minutes. The salesmen called it in but I still had to wait seven days to pick it up. Come to think of it my first handgun purchase was approved in several minutes as well the owner said she did it on line. But I still had to wait seven days to pick up.

and where was this that the salesmen called to get your aproval for a regualted gun in MD

 

[Rich1911]

I'm on day nine waiting for my SR1911 - looks like it will be monday hopefully since the ffl waited two days to fax the paperwork over. They won't get anymore of my business.

 

[seawolf823]

I'm on day nine waiting for my SR1911 - looks like it will be monday hopefully since the ffl waited two days to fax the paperwork over. They won't get anymore of my business.

Go to Gun Connection in White Marsh. They are pretty spot on.

 

[tomgreco]

Wait until you start making NFA purchases...... 7 days is nothing.

Preach! Here's hoping it's less than six months for my SDN-6.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

tick-tock.....

I'm waiting as well....problem is, my 7 day mark is next Monday, and I have class from 7-9pm Mon-Thursday. Meaning I won't be able to pick the gun up until Friday....

Between shipping, and all the paperwork, it'll be about 21 days...

 

[04RWon]

Im in the middle of the wait...i want my gun now!

 

[miben]

I was just told my paperwork came in on the 7th day and I could pick it up the next day.

 

[ma_deuce]

Go to Gun Connection in White Marsh. They are pretty spot on.

I just did one with Gun Connection. Filled out the paperwork on a Friday evening, approval was back the following Wednesday. Of course, I couldn't pick up the gun until Saturday because of the waiting period.

 

[rico903]

I have bought 3 regulated firearms this year so far. I bought all three from the same dealer. One was 16 days, one was 12 days, and one was 8 days.

You need a new FFL dealer. There's no excuse for that.

 

[04RWon]

You need a new FFL dealer. There's no excuse for that.

I was told before by a certain shop that "they sell so many guns, msp cant keep up and its normal". He also mentioned that msp gets mad if he sends too many ap's over per day. This was a year and a half ago but part of the reason i never went back, even if the prices were great.

 

[Name Taken]

You need a new FFL dealer. There's no excuse for that.

It isnt always the FFL's fault.

My buddy and I bought pistols on the same day. He got his back on the 6th day and I got mine back on something like the 20th day.

Things happen.