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Claude - It is basically uploading a copy of your Mil ID and driver license. Go to this link and follow the instructions. It will help to have your ID and DL scanned in beforehand. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/qualified_professional_discounts.php If you have any problems, contact Buds directly for help at: 1-859-368-0371 (9am-9pm EST Mon-Fri) or use the "chat now" button located at the bottom right hand portion of your screen, (9am-9pm EST 7 days a week)

don't send a military ID send a copy of you LES or if retired your DD214 "What to Submit : A current and complete (front and back) copy of your official identification. If you cannot send official identification, we accept LES forms or department letterheads stating employment. Please also include your driver's license if you use one of these two methods. We are required to collect and file a copy of your qualifying credentials with your initial discount purchase. Your credentials will remain on file to approve future discount purchase requests. Manufacturers participating in these discounts reserve the right to audit our records to ensure only those professionals on their approved lists are receiving these discounts. If no expiration date is stated on your credentials, they will expire after 12 months. Veterans' credentials expire after 10 years."

"A current and complete (front and back) copy of your official identification." A retired military ID works - I know personally as that is exactly how I got my "QP" account.

Claude, you will just need a front/back copy of your Drivers License and Military ID or DD-214. Send us a scanned image of your qualifying credentials online (account login required). You will receive a confirmation of receipt. It takes 1-2 business days to process your credentials. Orders can be placed right away and will be processed and shipped upon finalizing the credentials verification. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/contact_us.php?printForm=qualifiedprofessional