Welcome Proud USMC Wife! OK, here's the scoop: I made calls this afternoon and got confirmation that you can purchase firearms with just the HQL NUMBER in hand, which can be found on your completed APPLICATION page on the Maryland State Police website.
Although some Dealers may be slow to adopt, several dealers have confirmed that they are sending in firearms purchase paperwork with the HQL NUMBER and the Maryland State Police has no objections.
Log into your page at any Dealer, either using your own laptop, Ipad, or smartphone, or the dealer's computer to verify the number. Or the Dealer can call the MSP License division to confirm the HQL NUMBER.
It appears the MSP is allowing purchases without the HQL actually being IN HAND to head off complaints that might be used against the State of MD in a lawsuit. Almost certainly in the months to come Dealers will expect you to have the card in hand.
Although some Dealers may be slow to adopt, several dealers have confirmed that they are sending in firearms purchase paperwork with the HQL NUMBER and the Maryland State Police has no objections.
Log into your page at any Dealer, either using your own laptop, Ipad, or smartphone, or the dealer's computer to verify the number. Or the Dealer can call the MSP License division to confirm the HQL NUMBER.
It appears the MSP is allowing purchases without the HQL actually being IN HAND to head off complaints that might be used against the State of MD in a lawsuit. Almost certainly in the months to come Dealers will expect you to have the card in hand.