This post is informational only. It is not intended to make or start a political thread.

 

To buy a handgun in Maryland, one must obtain a Handgun Qualification License (HQL). To get an HQL, one must fulfill the following requirements:

 

[*]A 4 hour training session by an instructor.  [*]At least one shot fired with an instructor present.  [*]The application to be filed online.  The Maryland State Police website is the ONLY place where you can apply.  [*]Fingerprinting at a Livescan location.  However, the MSP doesn’t provide a list of locations.

 

Maryland Shall Issue (MSI), a state organization similar to the NRA is seeking a plaintiff for the HQL lawsuit. As for the 4 bullet points above (no pun intended [:)]), here is what MSI saying:

 

The plaintiff may not have resources to find, pay for, or get to the instructor.

The plaintiff may not have access to a range. (There are none in Baltimore City)

The plaintiff may not have access to a credit card or have internet access to apply.

The plaintiff may not have access to a Livescan location, or be unable to locate one.

 

The fees associated with getting an HQL are estimated between 250 – 500 dollars. Oh bother.

 

Yay Maryland, The Free State.  [:(]