computerguy911
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OK, it finally came this past Tuesday giving me 19 days from submission.
Some said this was going to be a horrible experience, but if you've ever purchased a regulated firearm in Maryland I'd say it wasn't that bad. Now I certainly do not agree that we should have to do this but I don't believe you should let it stop you from purchasing firearms. So this Thursday I purchased my first HQL firearm, a Springfield 1911 (Range Officer) at FreeState so now I'm in the 8 day wait to pick it up.
Here's a my recap of the experience..
You will need to create an account which will allow you to complete the sections at your own pace and come back anytime to finish the application. The status of your application can also be checked in the account after submission.
The total cost of HQL without training was $50 for the HQL and the cost of the fingerprinting, which can vary from place to place. You don't need to have done fingerprints to start the process, but you will need the information to compete the application.
There is a list of some fingerprint providers on the site (http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml ) but a Google search may find others.
The HQL website can be reached at:
https://emdsp.mdsp.org/egov/Login.aspx
The website recommends using "Microsoft's Internet Explorer" web browser, however, I used a different browser without problems (even used an iPad to complete some sections).
You will have to read carefully and there's no easy button to click that says "Start Here" or "New Account".
If you already own a Firearm I'd start here to create a new account:
https://emdsp.mdsp.org/egov/PersonSearchResults.aspx
With the required fingerprint paperwork, a credit card and a serial number/information from one of your registered firearms (to bypass the training requirement) you could complete the whole thing.
I wonder how others have found the process?
Has anyone else purchased a firearm with their HQL ?
Thanks to everyone who posted HQL information?
Some said this was going to be a horrible experience, but if you've ever purchased a regulated firearm in Maryland I'd say it wasn't that bad. Now I certainly do not agree that we should have to do this but I don't believe you should let it stop you from purchasing firearms. So this Thursday I purchased my first HQL firearm, a Springfield 1911 (Range Officer) at FreeState so now I'm in the 8 day wait to pick it up.
Here's a my recap of the experience..
You will need to create an account which will allow you to complete the sections at your own pace and come back anytime to finish the application. The status of your application can also be checked in the account after submission.
The total cost of HQL without training was $50 for the HQL and the cost of the fingerprinting, which can vary from place to place. You don't need to have done fingerprints to start the process, but you will need the information to compete the application.
There is a list of some fingerprint providers on the site (http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml ) but a Google search may find others.
The HQL website can be reached at:
https://emdsp.mdsp.org/egov/Login.aspx
The website recommends using "Microsoft's Internet Explorer" web browser, however, I used a different browser without problems (even used an iPad to complete some sections).
You will have to read carefully and there's no easy button to click that says "Start Here" or "New Account".
If you already own a Firearm I'd start here to create a new account:
https://emdsp.mdsp.org/egov/PersonSearchResults.aspx
With the required fingerprint paperwork, a credit card and a serial number/information from one of your registered firearms (to bypass the training requirement) you could complete the whole thing.
I wonder how others have found the process?
Has anyone else purchased a firearm with their HQL ?
Thanks to everyone who posted HQL information?