Originally Posted by Crux

What's more irritating is technically, the FFL has the right to release the firearm to you after 7 days, regardless of MSP's completion of your paperwork. The FFL opts not to because they don't want to lose their license if MSP takes up issue (as in, MSP will find a reason not to renew the FFL's license, even though it is a completely legal transaction described in clear language).

What's even more irritating than that, is that you can go to almost any corner in Baltimore right about this time at night and pick up a Springfield .45 - no paperwork required. I'd leave the Z at home for that trip...