Prints within 72 hours of application only?!?!

[N3YMY]

I just attempted to get my prints done at a well known facility in Frederick and was informed that my application will be rejected if the prints are any longer than 72 hours of completing training and/or applying.

My goal was to get everything together so I could apply immediately after completing my 16 hours of training at the end of this month.

Is it true? Is the limit 72 hours?

Hell mail doesn’t even transit that fast…

 

[E.Shell]

Wrong info.

30 days, and even that may have been extended (thought I saw that someplace but no time to run it down).

 

[hdatontodo]

An existing thread mentioned 30 days for w&c permit

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[lx1x]

I thought they had extended it longer than 30 days..


From "my understanding" you get printed.. they sent those prints to MSP.. MSP may take longer to look at that sent information/prints. Pcn number is the filing number. How they track who's prints belong to who.


I did my prints at local sheriffs office.. my check didn't clear after a month and a half.. even though the lady told me it was "good for only 30 days"

 

[eruby]

One year

Maryland Wear and Carry Permits

Last updated 11/28/2023We've brought a lawsuit against the enforcement of parts of SB 1 and other current carry restrictions. Learn about Novotny v. Moore here. See our guide here for how newly enacted laws affect your right to keep and bear arms.IntroductionPermit EligibilityTrainingApplication...

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Submitting the Application
Applications for Wear and Carry Permits can only be submitted online via the Maryland State Police Licensing Portal. Applications can be started at any time but may be submitted only after all requirements are fulfilled and the application is complete. All applicants must have a valid email address, as the State Police do not accept paper applications. Here are the steps:

• As outlined in the Training section, complete the training or prepare proof of training exemption (scanned copies of documents in filetypes .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .doc, and .docx)
• Acquire LiveScan fingerprinting for a Wear and Carry Permit (AKA Handgun Permit) Application - Prints for other purposes (i.e., HQL) are not accepted
  Fingerprints are valid for one year after they're taken

 

[N3YMY]

Welp, for those needing prints, you may wish to avoid this location.

 

[lx1x]

Welp, for those needing prints, you may wish to avoid this location.

If they sent the information to the right routing number...MSP will have the prints.. I would just ignore what they told you .. time wise.

ETA

As long they gave you a receipt (you can scan and attached to the application) with pcn number and the company info, who did your prints etc.

 

[zx10guy]

I was told the same thing by someone in my class that did his prints during our lunch break on the second day. He had his done at the Frederick MVA. I too went to the Frederick MVA and asked the guy doing the prints about the 72 hour stipulation. He said yes. I had 72 hours from when the prints are done to get my application in. Or I'd have to come back and have the prints redone.

From the responses in this thread, it appears that's false. But doesn't matter to me as it did light a fire under my a$$ to get everything submitted which I did the same day I had the prints done.

 

[F-Stop]

I remember 72 hours being mentioned somewhere on MSP portal. I believe it was a suggestion and not requirement. I think it was in the event the provider purged prints. This may have caused confusion for some. I’ll try to find it if I can.


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[N3YMY]

When they started giving me conflicting information, I decided to not proceed with the transaction.

This is the second time I have had a bad experience at HTC.

I will not be back…

 

[Brychan]

I just sent them a pinky finger, figure it should be good for about week.

 

[ShafTed]

To reiterate in this thread, in hopes of alleviating future confusion:

originally, it was indeed 72 hours for the prints
then, it was extended to 30 days
most recently, it was extended again; prints are now good for 1 year

It would seem that some print providers are still operating under the old information.



PS had I read the whole thread more carefully I would have seen that eruby already fixed the times

 

[Spaceballs]

Welp, for those needing prints, you may wish to avoid this location.

To be fair... it did used to be 72 hours but they changed it recently.

 

[N3YMY]

To be fair... it did used to be 72 hours but they changed it recently.

How could it be 72 hours when the US mail doesn’t even transit that fast?

 

[zx10guy]

How could it be 72 hours when the US mail doesn’t even transit that fast?

I don't know where you're getting the USPS part. From what I've heard and what people are saying, the 72 hours used to apply on the time you had to get your app in AFTER you had completed your fingerprints.

 

[Blacksmith101]

How could it be 72 hours when the US mail doesn’t even transit that fast?

You can't submit either your fingerprints or your application by mail it must be done electronically. One more infringement on poor people who want to own and/or carry a handgun for self defense (you need access to a computer, a credit card, pay for fingerprints, pay a fee, access to a gun range, and get training)

 

[swinokur]

Sgt Pickle said it’s now a year. As usual MSP did their normal shitty job of communicating this to the public and to the live scan vendors


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[N3YMY]

You can't submit either your fingerprints or your application by mail it must be done electronically.

Did not know that.

So what’s with the specific 2x2” guidance for 2 head shot pictures then? Clearly 2x2” doesn’t matter as much when uploading items.

I don't know where you're getting the USPS part. From what I've heard and what people are saying, the 72 hours used to apply on the time you had to get your app in AFTER you had completed your fingerprints.

Because this talks about sending forms in, which I would likely would use USPS for.

It appears everything is pure web/electronic now…

 

[Blacksmith101]

Did not know that.

So what’s with the specific 2x2” guidance for 2 head shot pictures then? Clearly 2x2” doesn’t matter as much when uploading items.



Because this talks about sending forms in, which I would likely would use USPS for.

It appears everything is pure web/electronic now…

There is a section in here on the "passport photos" and how to take them. When you upload you get a chance to tweak them.

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Licensing%20Division%20Documents/WearandCarryPortalUsersGuide.pdf

 

[Snardo]

Sgt Pickle said it’s now a year. As usual MSP did their normal shitty job of communicating this to the public and to the live scan vendors


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Apparently they haven't even managed to communicate it to the local sheriffs' offices. I got mine done at my local office and the form I had to complete and bring with me to the sheriff's office stated that the prints were only good for 72 hours. Hence I waited until my training was done to even try to schedule printing which led to a 2-3 week delay in getting my app in as they were backed up pretty badly at that point.