It's going to get worse here in MD. Starting Oct 1, purchasers will have to get a purchase permit as well, including background and fingerprinting. No one knows how MSP could possibly handle the workload given they are 60 days behind on just background checks. Right now you'd ave to get 2 background checks, one for a purchase permit and then another after you purchase. I'd be surprised if 6 months was not the norm. Currently the MSP firearms unit is very understaffed. If they don't get more staff, it's gonna be ugly.
The good newsa is the NRA is planning a lawsuit to stop the law, but it has to take effect before they can file suit.