Maine permit for PA residents under 21

**Prophet** · July 27th, 2012, 12:19 AM

Can anyone fill me in on this? Someone mentioned it in an earlier thread I posted but didn't get any further info. I've been researching, but still don't understand the process. Do you apply for the non-resident permit and does it have to be applied for in person (warranting a trip to Maine) or can I handle it from here in PA?

Thanks guys! The hoops you have to jump through...

**Clark Kent** · July 27th, 2012, 12:31 AM

I'm from Maine and have a Maine non-residential permit. I never applied for one till I moved to PA since Maine was so nonrestrictive with firearms.

Here's the process I went through:
1. Download the application from the .gov website and fill it out.
2. Get some passport photos from a CVS or Walgreens.
3. I used my Florida permit live fire training cert as my "live-fire" proof for the Maine permit. Submitted a copy with the application.
4. Mail it out with a check and wait a few weeks for the permit to arrive at my door.

Easy, except if you don't have proof of training.

Originally Posted by Prophet

Can anyone fill me in on this? Someone mentioned it in an earlier thread I posted but didn't get any further info. I've been researching, but still don't understand the process. Do you apply for the non-resident permit and does it have to be applied for in person (warranting a trip to Maine) or can I handle it from here in PA?

Thanks guys! The hoops you have to jump through...

**Prophet** · July 27th, 2012, 08:34 AM

Wow, that's easy! Wish I'd known about this earlier. I guess all I need to do is find a class to take that offers certification, then? I don't know of any live fire pistol classes being held in my area (Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Gettysburg). I found this place http://events.r20.constantcontact.co...15vtvw42f96ad0, does anyone know anything about it or know of something cheaper/closer in time?

Thanks for the help! If I can get this figured out I'll take my brother with me to the class and he can apply as well.

**MARINE DIVISION TWO** · July 27th, 2012, 09:35 AM

Just a thought,Would an active ACT 235 I.D. suffice ?

**Greywolf** · July 27th, 2012, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Prophet

does anyone know anything about it or know of something cheaper/closer in time?

"Find an NRA course near you":

http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx

**Prophet** · July 27th, 2012, 10:44 AM

MarDiv 2, I don't know what that is. Is that a permit or something I could use as a live fire certification? Thanks for the input.

Grey Wolf; Thanks for the link! I found that site early this morning and have been using it to try and find something. There is actually a class being held tomorrow in my area but it is also 100 bucks. I'm hoping to find something a little less cost prohibitive.

edit; I'm guessing this must be a live pistol course. What if I did a live fire class with another firearm, like a carbine or shotgun course?

**HiredGoon** · July 27th, 2012, 11:01 AM

Does Maine accept the PA Hunter safety course for training?

Or how about http://209.48.185.14/welcome.aspx?ts...0002673593750], run by the MD state police? It's a firearms safety course run by the state.

**rmodel65** · July 27th, 2012, 11:10 AM

get Maine then get NH then you can conceal in PA

**MARINE DIVISION TWO** · July 27th, 2012, 11:34 AM

ACT 235 is A Lethal Weapons Training Certification In Pennsylvania allowing you to Openly Carry a Handgun in the Course of employment Such as Armored Car,Developement Security Etc.