Designated Collector PROS AND CONS

[honda53s]

I know I am going to be purchasing alot of handguns and doing searches on google and yahoo have not really gotten me far.

1. Do I have to be fingerprinted?
2. Can ATF come knocking threw my door at any time to see my collection?
3. Since the ATF is notified on one purchase a day can I do one a day?
4. Is there a maximum amount of guns I can purchase in one months time period?

Any advice or help on deciding if this is rite for me would be much appreciated.

 

[Tconfo]

It just does away with the 30 day rule. You fill out a piece of paper. Have it notorized. Send it in and wait for a letter. No ATF.

 

[mikec]

1 NO
2 Designated Collector is a MD thing, not Federal. ATF knows nothing about it.
3 Yes
4 Only limited by your bank account

 

[honda53s]

1 NO
2 Designated Collector is a MD thing, not Federal. ATF knows nothing about it.
3 Yes
4 Only limited by your bank account

Ok. Is there anything negative that can come from being a designated collector?

 

[mikec]

Ok. Is there anything negative that can come from being a designated collector?

Writers cramp. Severe debt.

Not as bad as getting a C&R license.

 

[Ethan83]

Be aware that MD Designated Collector and a C&R FFL are totally different things. The Designated Collector status is only relevant to MD laws, and has nothing to do with any Federal law.

1. No, no fingerprints. Just a one page form to fill out and have notarized before mailing to MDSP.

2. Neither the ATF nor any part of the Federal government knows nor cares about MD Designated Collector status.

3. I'm not aware of any Federal law limiting the amount of guns somebody can buy in one day. The ATF doesn't care.

4. Yes, normally 1 "regulated" gun (i.e. handgun or scary-looking rifle) in 30 days, though there are a handful of exceptions to buy 2 in 60 days. This is the whole point of the MD Designated Collector, as it is one of the exceptions to Maryland's x-guns-per-month rules.

There is absolutely nothing to lose by applying except the notary's fee. I think it was $5 or less at a UPS Store for me. Well, and a stamp.

Supposedly somebody got turned down for collector's status because MDSP only had a record of them buying one 'regulated' gun, and thus had no collection. I don't know if I'm remembering that correctly, and if I am, I don't know if I buy that story as-is; there must be something more to it. I thought the MDSP wasn't supposed to be keeping records of peoples' guns - but I definitely don't buy that story either... Iunno, there's still nothin' to lose.

EDIT: I don't mean literally the ATF/Feds are completely oblivious to MD laws, but that I would imagine they consider them largely irrelevant to their jobs.

 

[KMA]

You must have a collection of regulated guns already.

 

[honda53s]

You must have a collection of regulated guns already.

I just turned 21 on Sunday and purchased 2 guns on monday...Would that be considered a collection or should I get more before I apply?

 

[K31]

You must have a collection of regulated guns already.

Does it really say that anywhere or is that just an MSP way of discouraging it?

 

[Goldengoose]

Your designated collector status allows you to buy as many firearms as you want in the state of Maryland that are on the roster list no more 30 day between purchases, still 8 day waiting period to pick up on regulated guns. You can buy 10 today, and buy another 20 tomorrow it doesn't matter, the MSP (Maryland State Police) issues your designated collector status, you can get a verbal from them and the letter will come in a couple of months. I have bought as many as 25-30 guns in a month right after I got my DCS!!!! Go for it.....

 

[fivepointstar]

Ok. Is there anything negative that can come from being a designated collector?

Only negative is how it effects your wallet

honestly....there's no reason MD should regulate the number of firearms you want to buy in the first place.

apply for your C&R as well

 

[honda53s]

Only negative is how it effects your wallet

honestly....there's no reason MD should regulate the number of firearms you want to buy in the first place.

apply for your C&R as well

It wont effect my wallet because I will be using your credit card. Thanks. haha. I will!!!

 

[fivepointstar]

It wont effect my wallet because I will be using your credit card. Thanks. haha. I will!!!

I was wondering who stole my identity and open 2 Visa's under my name

I guess I own a police trade in Mustang thats in your driveway

 

[honda53s]

I was wondering who stole my identity and open 2 Visa's under my name

I guess I own a police trade in Mustang thats in your driveway

Haha. I appreciate the car btw. It runs very well!!!

 

[honda53s]

I sent my application in on October 27th and recieved it on December 4th if anyone was interested on current wait times! And by the way I turned 21 on October 17th and did two handgun purchases. I am not sure if you would of been accepted with just 1 purchase

 

[mikec]

I sent my application in on October 27th and recieved it on December 4th if anyone was interested on current wait times! And by the way I turned 21 on October 17th and did two handgun purchases. I am not sure if you would of been accepted with just 1 purchase

Seems as if the MSP has things back to normal.

BTW, did you get the letter on 12/4 or just a verbal confirmation?

Ahh, to be 21 again. Wait.... we wouldn't be talking on the internet then.

 

[MDGolom]

Any suggestions on what to put in the field that asks for the reason for applying?

I'm just a out ready to send mine in and need to figure out what to put in that field.

 

[honda53s]

Seems as if the MSP has things back to normal.

BTW, did you get the letter on 12/4 or just a verbal confirmation?

Ahh, to be 21 again. Wait.... we wouldn't be talking on the internet then.

I got the letter in the mail! No verbal or email confirmation...

Any suggestions on what to put in the field that asks for the reason for applying?

I'm just a out ready to send mine in and need to figure out what to put in that field.

I wrote.. To collect and enjoy all weapons and follow all legal regulations

 

[Dave MP]

Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse!

 

[Elite84]

Just got my little white envolope that housed my ticket to all the guns I can afford to bye, too bad its xmas and gifts come first.