REISTERSTOWN, Md. — After four days of working around-the-clock, Maryland State Police say they're all caught up on background checks for gun buyers.
On June 21, a database went down for three days causing a backlog of more than 2000 pending gun purchase applications.
Many had to wait beyond a required seven day period to take home their newly purchased guns.
Police had to first go back and process 50 plus applicants who already received their guns before a background check could be completed, because the waiting period had already expired.
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Luckily, no regulated firearms were released to any prohibited persons during the system outage, police say.
All applications are now being completed within the seven day waiting period required by Maryland law.
