On Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:24:12 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

I'm one of a small number of Maryland residents with a concealed
carry permit and while it didn't require much effort on my part to
get
it, the background check was serious and severe.


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What made your background check "serious and severe"?

To the best of my knowledge, the same national FBI data base is used
in all states that require a background check and often a state
criminal background check is required as well. In fact, Massachusetts
requires both checks every time you purchase a gun in addition to when
you initially apply for a permit.