Does anyone have a Maine Permit to Carry Concealed Firearms?

**mythaeus** · October 17th, 2008, 10:34 PM

I am planning on going to Maine this year for some snowmobiling and will do so probably frequent enough that I am considering applying for Maine permit. It's a "shall issue" state and costs $60 for 4 years. I believe Maine doesn't honor any other state's permit so there is no way around it (kinda dumb considering that it's a border state).

Has anyone gotten a Maine permit? How easy was it and how long did it take? I downloaded the non-resident form and it's rather long. Thanks.

Al

**sjohn26** · October 18th, 2008, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by mythaeus

Has anyone gotten a Maine permit? How easy was it and how long did it take? I downloaded the non-resident form and it's rather long. Thanks.

Al

Yes - I have Maine.............along with my PA and UTAH permits/LTCF/etc.....

We drove to Acadia/Bar Harbor for vacation in August - and I was not about to go defenseless (too bad had to go thru the gates of hell to get there -NJ/NJ/Conn/Mass). We just won't mention that whole nat'l park thing

Maine even expedited the permit for me!! Had it within 4 weeks - normal is 9-12.

Just fill in all the paper-work, provide copies of your other permits. Just don't delay--may take quite a few weeks otherwise.

They have a "properly trained" requirement - so I penned a quick note and stated that my UTAH permit- by default - showed proof of proper training.

Not sure if just a PA Hunter Safety would qualify....so be aware.

**mythaeus** · October 18th, 2008, 08:20 AM

That's great news sjohn! Wife and I both have Utah permits. I was just going to contact the instructor for the extra certificates as proof, but if they accept the note as you said, that's great. Thanks for posting.

Al

**press1280** · October 18th, 2008, 08:25 AM

I've been waiting almost 2 months for mine. You'll need an NRA class if I'm not mistaken, along with a permit from another state. And yes, they do ask you in 100 different ways if you're a psycho or criminal.
That's one thing I hate about these New England states, although you can get carry permits in all(VT not needed of course), all except NH have no reciprocity, so you'll need multiple permits.
I guess that's better than NJ though............

**mythaeus** · October 18th, 2008, 08:31 AM

[QUOTE=press1280;464718]I've been waiting almost 2 months for mine. You'll need an NRA class if I'm not mistaken, along with a permit from another state. And yes, they do ask you in 100 different ways if you're a psycho or criminal.
That's one thing I hate about these New England states, although you can get carry permits in all(VT not needed of course), all except NH have no reciprocity, so you'll need multiple permits.
I guess that's better than NJ though............[/QUOTE]

It could be worse like you said with other states like NJ, NY, and MD that are immediately surrounding PA...and I work in NJ :do'h: Why can't we have a national reprocity law?

Al

**press1280** · October 18th, 2008, 08:38 AM

[QUOTE=mythaeus;464723]

Originally Posted by press1280

I've been waiting almost 2 months for mine. You'll need an NRA class if I'm not mistaken, along with a permit from another state. And yes, they do ask you in 100 different ways if you're a psycho or criminal.
That's one thing I hate about these New England states, although you can get carry permits in all(VT not needed of course), all except NH have no reciprocity, so you'll need multiple permits.
I guess that's better than NJ though............[/QUOTE]

It could be worse like you said with other states like NJ, NY, and MD that are immediately surrounding PA...and I work in NJ :do'h: Why can't we have a national reprocity law?

Al

Don't want to hijack the thread, but I think we're getting to a national carry minus the NJs,NYs,Calis. Incorporation of the 2A could be the key.