HOW to APPLY for a MARYLAND Carry Permit

[Stoveman]

So I was able to talk with a MSP investigator yesterday who said the same thing. I can at least show a request was made through FOIA to buy me time while it processes. I reached out to my agencies FOIA office yesterday and left a message. This is a good little loophole. My security manager understood my request but naturally they will not touch anything with the word firearm in the request. This is the second agency that had this policy. It sucks MSP tells us we can use it but knows damn well half the agencies wont comply. Another funny thing is that even thought the scope of the investigation is less for a secret and than a top secret; they are adjudicated the exact same. Meaning, there is nothing derogatory that someone can do in which they would be granted for a secret but not a top secret.

Unless something has changed a secret by itself isn't going to get you a permit. Go the business owner route.

 

[Nobody]

If you are not currently qualified for a permit with G&S, might i suggrst that if you plan on putting in an application in June after the ruling by SCOTUS that you get training now if you are required to have it.

Waiting until the ruling might save you a couple of hundred bucks, if they rule for the state, but a hell of a lot of time if they rule for NYSRPA.

My opinion and thoughts

Nobody

 

[johnkn]

So I was able to talk with a MSP investigator yesterday who said the same thing. I can at least show a request was made through FOIA to buy me time while it processes. I reached out to my agencies FOIA office yesterday and left a message. This is a good little loophole. My security manager understood my request but naturally they will not touch anything with the word firearm in the request. This is the second agency that had this policy. It sucks MSP tells us we can use it but knows damn well half the agencies wont comply. Another funny thing is that even thought the scope of the investigation is less for a secret and than a top secret; they are adjudicated the exact same. Meaning, there is nothing derogatory that someone can do in which they would be granted for a secret but not a top secret.

To be clear, that is absolutely NOT a loophole, that is an approved and acceptable method to provide the requested information...


Good luck

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[msrw]

Just to share some info about Wear & Carry application times that is current as of early 2022....

I applied as a business owner on 12/21/2021
My references and I were contacted by the MSP interviewer on 02/03/2022
My application was approved with no restrictions on 02/09/2022
Wear & Carry permit arrived in the mail on 02/11/2022

 

[msrw]

accidental double post

 

[Yellowdog]

Just to share some info about Wear & Carry application times that is current as of early 2022....

I applied as a business owner on 12/21/2021
My references and I were contacted by the MSP interviewer on 02/03/2022
My application was approved with no restrictions on 02/09/2022
Wear & Carry permit arrived in the mail on 02/11/2022

My renewal (business owner) was just approved. Application to approval was 29 days. Now just have to wait on the post office.

 

[Tungsten]

When is the best time frame to begin the renewal process?

 

[Nobody]

When is the best time frame to begin the renewal process?

Statute says 90 days. As long as you do it 2 weeks before you are good to go

Nobody

 

[FlokiBear]

Is NRA handgun instructor a valid example of a Professional Activity worthy of MD W&C?

 

[Mark75H]

Is NRA handgun instructor a valid example of a Professional Activity worthy of MD W&C?

Only if one has business accounts separate from personal and claims the income on taxes

 

[Mark75H]

You can sell fishing tackle out of the trunk of your car and qualify if you have all the business paperwork

 

[Darkemp]

Is NRA handgun instructor a valid example of a Professional Activity worthy of MD W&C?

Might be a growth industry over the next few years if you are certified to teach the W&C class.

 

[River Hill]

Quick paperwork question. I will be taking my W&C class soon.

I own a business and I also work a full time job. Do I need to list my full time job on the application or just the business that I own?

 

[River Hill]

Duplicate--Please delete

 

[Darkemp]

Quick paperwork question. I will be taking my W&C class soon.

I own a business and I also work a full time job. Do I need to list my full time job on the application or just the business that I own?

You could, doesn’t really effect anything. Many of us who own a business do so as a side venture. I listed my FT employer and contact information and they were never contacted.

 

[River Hill]

You could, doesn’t really effect anything. Many of us who own a business do so as a side venture. I listed my FT employer and contact information and they were never contacted.

Thanks Mark. If I don't have to list my FT employer, I probably won't. My boss thinks firearms are evil and that is putting it kindly

 

[RobbieDigital]

When is the best time frame to begin the renewal process?

I submitted my renewal application on Feb 7.

It was accepted Feb 8.

As of today March 8 it has not been assigned to an investigator.

My permit will expire end of April.

 

[Nobody]

I submitted my renewal application on Feb 7.

It was accepted Feb 8.

As of today March 8 it has not been assigned to an investigator.

My permit will expire end of April.

If I recall way back to last August I did not get an investigator until 6 weeks in. Had my permit in hand in less than 8 weeks total.

Nobody

 

[Wiley Jester]

I have found this forum hugely helpful and appreciated everyone's input. In turn, I'd like to give back by sharing my experience, I received my CWP approval notification this afternoon, here was my timeline:
- application submitted on 1/16/2022
- application moved to an investigator on 1/25/2022
- application moved to another investigator on 1/26/2022
- interview conducted on 2/2/2022
- two of my contacts were interviewed on 2/3/2022
- received email stating my application had been advanced to the Handgun Permit Unit on 2/4/2022
- received my approval notification on 3/8/2022

Stay frosty!

 

[BurkeM]

I confirmed with my agency security manager today they will not provide a letter.

One thing I noticed on the application this time that is different from last time is that you now have the ability to select two G&S. I picked business and clearance. When I did this two years ago it forced you to pick one.

I have no business income since august 2021 but I do expect that to change very soon but maybe not by the time I submit. I expire in 90 days so I want to get my package done asap so it doesn’t lapse and I have to start over.

I do have a 1099 showing business income for 2021. I haven’t done my taxes yet to show all my annual expenses.

You don’t have to show any profit for your business. If you have business related expenses, like licensing fees, tax prep, rent, etc, your statements showing a LOSS during the past year would suffice.