Legal to bring gun camping in Maine?

[Underwhere]

So It's my understanding that you don't need a license to own a handgun in Maine, nor do you ever need to register it.

So are people allowed to bring their firearms camping with them so long as they don't carry them concealed?

 

[Jose]

So It's my understanding that you don't need a license to own a handgun in Maine, nor do you ever need to register it.

So are people allowed to bring their firearms camping with them so long as they don't carry them concealed?

Yes. Welcome to the free world. It's like that almost everywhere outside of Mass.

 

[Fsorrent]

Is this the same for NH if you have a LTC license in MA?

 

[vellnueve]

A MA LTC has no legal standing outside Massachusetts. NH permits possession and open carry without a permit.

 

[Jose]

Is this the same for NH if you have a LTC license in MA?

If you open carry in NH, it does not matter what kind of MA license you have, or even if you have none at all. It is a right.

Same as here in Ohio.

By the way, when you step onto another state, you are no longer bound by idiotic Mass gun laws.

For example, if you were to visit Ohio you could borrow any gun you want from me, with any magazine of any capacity even if you did not have a LTC/FID/whatever from Mass. Why? Because such documents do not exist here. You could even strap a handgun to a holster and let it hang exposed 100% legally (except while driving).

All we have is a Concealed Handgun License. Such a card is necessary ONLY to carry a concealed handgun. There are no licenses for possession, no storage requirements, and the County Sheriffs have no discretion over the issuance of CHLs. If you meet the training requirements set by the legislature and do not fall under one of the prohibited conditions also set by the legislature the Sheriff HAS to give you a CHL. And you need not state a reason for wanting one. In fact, there is no place to list a reason in the Ohio CHL application. We do have a goofy mag limit of more than 30 rounds, but I can deal with it.

 

[drgrant]

Yes. Welcome to the free world. It's like that almost everywhere outside of Mass.

Even given that, it is important to note the nuances in state
laws, etc. While I can agree that "unloaded possession free by
default" is a virtual guarantee in most states in the US, anything
beyond that starts to get interesting, even in states which are
considered "free".

For example, even though NH is free by default, you cannot carry
a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle without a permit, regardless of
how that gun is carried. So those carrying in NH openly, once
they set foot in a car, they're breaking the law unless their gun is
unloaded or they have a permit!

-Mike

 

[Underwhere]

I just plan on having it with me locked in a case.
So I think I'll be fine. Thanks guys.

Already applied for my NH and ME non-resident LTC's anyway. I doubt they'll arrive before my camping trip.

 

[vaccaroja]

so your saying having a MASS LTC means i can bring my guns to NH with me worry free, but i cant conceal them? Im a little lost here. I was going to apply for a NH LTC because its good in a couple different states including florida and some other ones. But if what your saying is i dont need one. Then i wont bother with applying.

 

[Xak]

so your saying having a MASS LTC means i can bring my guns to NH with me worry free, but i cant conceal them? Im a little lost here. I was going to apply for a NH LTC because its good in a couple different states including florida and some other ones. But if what your saying is i dont need one. Then i wont bother with applying.

Just apply. It's $25 and you can carry concealed with no worries. Although it is legal to open carry in NH, if you go walking around downtown Manchester with a Glock on your hip and no badge showing you are going to get weird looks frome some and for sure some liberal will call the cops and it will just be a big hassle.

 

[vaccaroja]

LTC

is there a link for a pdf i can fill out online and print then mail it.

 

[vaccaroja]

it apears i have answered my own queston..


Application for a Resident Pistol/Revolver License (DSSP 85)

Application for Non-Resident Pistol / Revolver License (DSSP 260) <---- does this one cover a couple states including florida or is that a different lisence all together.

 

[Len-2A Training]

FL ONLY accepts "RESIDENT" permits.

Go to handgunlaws.us to get info on reciprocity. Then VERIFY on the state in question's own official website. The jail sentence you save may be yours!

 

[vaccaroja]

my friend who used to work for armored car company i work for applied for the NH lisence. he said it covered sevel states in NE. and florida.. maybe he was lying or misunderstood?

 

[Len-2A Training]

Well, if he said so, it must be so!

I stand by the last sentence in my prior post. But what do I know?

 

[sdavid]

It used to be that the Non-Resident NH Pistol and Revolver Permit was valid for FL and other states. IIUC part of the FL no retreat law removed the non-resident reciprocity from the law and only recognizes resident permits.

 

[Jose]

Even given that, it is important to note the nuances in state
laws, etc. While I can agree that "unloaded possession free by
default" is a virtual guarantee in most states in the US, anything
beyond that starts to get interesting, even in states which are
considered "free".

For example, even though NH is free by default, you cannot carry
a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle without a permit, regardless of
how that gun is carried. So those carrying in NH openly, once
they set foot in a car, they're breaking the law unless their gun is
unloaded or they have a permit!

-Mike

I agree. I was just giving the highlights. The same situation exists in Ohio. You can OC all day long, but get in your car with the gun on your hip w/o a CHL from Ohio or a state which OH recognizes and you are looking at a felony.

 

[Admin]

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/faq.html

I would like to bring my handgun into New Hampshire, yet I don’t have a license to carry concealed. How may I carry?

You may carry unloaded in your vehicle. Be sure that the ammunition is separate from the gun.

You may carry loaded on your person. The weapon needs to be fully exposed. For example, it may not be concealed by a shirt or a jacket, or located in a backpack.

You may carry unloaded and concealed on your person, so long as you do not possess any ammunition on your person.

Please refer to RSA 159 for additional information.

Non-Resident permit app is here ---> http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/documents/dssp260.pdf

 

[dbhn]

so your saying having a MASS LTC means i can bring my guns to NH with me worry free, but i cant conceal them? Im a little lost here. I was going to apply for a NH LTC because its good in a couple different states including florida and some other ones. But if what your saying is i dont need one. Then i wont bother with applying.

I don't believe a NH NON-RESIDENT permit is good in Florida. Only resident permits.


Oops. Looks like this was already covered above.

 

[vellnueve]

so your saying having a MASS LTC means i can bring my guns to NH with me worry free, but i cant conceal them? Im a little lost here. I was going to apply for a NH LTC because its good in a couple different states including florida and some other ones. But if what your saying is i dont need one. Then i wont bother with applying.

Your Massachusetts LTC has NO LEGAL STANDING outside Massachsuetts.

 

[Underwhere]

so your saying having a MASS LTC means i can bring my guns to NH with me worry free, but i cant conceal them? Im a little lost here. I was going to apply for a NH LTC because its good in a couple different states including florida and some other ones. But if what your saying is i dont need one. Then i wont bother with applying.

What my understand is:
Since in NH and ME you don't need a permit to buy a handgun, only to carry one concealed...it does not matter whether you have a license from another state.

Regardless of whether you have a license or not, you can own a handgun in NH and ME even if you live elsewhere. Just not carry it.

 

[Jose]

What my understand is:
Since in NH and ME you don't need a permit to buy a handgun, only to carry one concealed...it does not matter whether you have a license from another state.

Correct.

Regardless of whether you have a license or not, you can own a handgun in NH and ME even if you live elsewhere. Just not carry it.

Not quite correct. You cannot carry it in a concealed manner. You may carry it openly (except maybe in a car).

 

[rscalzo]

Not quite correct. You cannot carry it in a concealed manner. You may carry it openly (except maybe in a car).

The licenses issued in NH are not for concealed carry but to "Carry a loaded firearm". Nothing on the permit or statutes mentions concealed. This is often misconstrued in the state.

 

[Pilgrim]

my friend who used to work for armored car company i work for applied for the NH lisence. he said it covered sevel states in NE. and florida.. maybe he was lying or misunderstood?

From the PDO site..states that recognize NH:

Remember, this is not gospel and you should check each one out for yourself before trusting your future to an internet posting.



* Alabama
Updated: 2003-02-06
http://www.ago.state.al.us/ag_items.cfm?Issue=64
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Alaska
Updated: 2005-06-01
http://www.dps.state.ak.us/PermitsLi...eciprocity.asp
(High confidence)
* Arizona
Updated: 2006-12-24
http://www.azdps.gov/ccw/reciprocity/default.asp
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Colorado
Updated: 2003-09-11
http://cbi.state.co.us/ccw/reciprocity.asp
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Florida
Updated: 2005-06-01
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/new...led_carry.html
(High confidence)
Resident Permit/License only
* Georgia
Updated: 2003-08-17
www.ganet.org/ago/press/press.cgi?year=2003
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Idaho
Updated: 2005-06-01
http://www.isp.state.id.us/patrol/faqs.html
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Indiana
Updated: 2003-02-07
http://www.in.gov/isp/faq/index.html
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Kentucky
Updated: 2003-03-13
http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/conceal.htm
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Louisiana
Updated: 2004-08-24
http://www.lsp.org/handguns.html
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok

* Michigan
Updated: 2005-06-01
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-...0639--,00.html
(High confidence)
Resident Permit/License only

* Mississippi
Updated: 2005-08-21
http://www.dps.state.ms.us/dps/dps.n...p?OpenDocument
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Missouri
Updated: 2004-02-27
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* North Carolina
Updated: 2005-08-21
http://www.ncdoj.com/law_enforcement/cle_handguns.jsp
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* North Dakota
Updated: 2005-06-02
http://www.ag.state.nd.us/BCI/CW/reciprocity.htm
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Oklahoma
Updated: 2005-06-02
http://www.osbi.state.ok.us/PublicSe...eciprocity.htm
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Pennsylvania
Updated: 2005-06-01
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/cld/f...eciprocity.cfm
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* South Dakota
Updated: 2005-07-01
http://www.state.sd.us/sos/Firearms/index.htm
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Tennessee
Updated: 2005-06-02
http://www.state.tn.us/safety/handgun/reciprocity.htm
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Utah
Updated: 2003-02-06
http://bci.utah.gov/CFP/CFPFAQ/FAQOther.html
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
* Vermont
Updated: 2004-09-11
see general notes section of VT page
(High confidence)
* Wyoming
Updated: 2003-02-06
http://attorneygeneral.state.wy.us/dci/CWP.html
(High confidence)
Non-resident Permit/License ok
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[vaccaroja]

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/faq.html


Non-Resident permit app is here ---> http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/documents/dssp260.pdf

"The weapon needs to be fully exposed." a crazy concept for me being from MA.

 

[vaccaroja]

^^ people wont give you an odd look? carrying openly.. or is that a norm in NH? it would almost feel weird being from MA.

 

[Underwhere]

I think we're off topic considerably if we're still talking about NH licensing.

 

[vaccaroja]

understandable... but you must also understand a question was asked. then replied. I was hoping to hear an answer from you about NH... but i see what you mean getting off topic.

 

[KMaurer]

The licenses issued in NH are not for concealed carry but to "Carry a loaded firearm". Nothing on the permit or statutes mentions concealed. This is often misconstrued in the state.

That's indeed what the section on licenses says. However the law only makes it illegal to carry concealed or in a vehicle without a license. Open carry is perfectly legal except in a vehicle.

159:4 Carrying Without License. – No person shall carry a loaded pistol or revolver in any vehicle or concealed upon his person, except in his dwelling, house or place of business, without a valid license therefor as hereinafter provided. A loaded pistol or revolver shall include any pistol or revolver with a magazine, cylinder, chamber or clip in which there are loaded cartridges. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall, for the first such offense, be guilty of a misdemeanor. For the second and for each subsequent violation of the provisions of this section, such person shall be guilty of a class B felony, provided such second or subsequent violation has occurred within 7 years of the previous conviction.

The Maine statute reads similarly, prohibiting unlicensed concealed carry but not open carry.

25 M.R.S.A. § 2001-A. Threatening display of or carrying concealed weapon
1. Display or carrying prohibited. A person may not, unless excepted by a
provision of law:
A. Display in a threatening manner a firearm, slungshot, knuckles, bowie knife,
dirk, stiletto or other dangerous or deadly weapon usually employed in the attack on
or defense of a person; or
B. Wear under the person's clothes or conceal about the person's person a
firearm, slungshot, knuckles, bowie knife, dirk, stiletto or other dangerous or deadly
weapon usually employed in the attack on or defense of a person.

Ken

 

[N.E. CHARTERS]

Its not unusual

I walked around all last week during Moose Season with my revolver hanging on my hip. Sometimes it was fullly exposed sometimes it was hidden and sometimes halfway depending on what shirt/jacket I had on. walked into a C store in Bangor with it on and fully exposed as I fueld up and did not get a single second look.

The only time anyone mentioned it was a little boy at the butcher shop who ased if I was a Policeman. Kids... They see flashing lights on the truck and a gun on the hip and make crazy assumptions.

It would be nice and make a lot of scence for every state to be Reciprocal with Gun Permits, Hunting/Fishing/Trapping Licences and Boating, ATV and Snowmobile licences. Its crasy to need different licences every time you cross a boarder.. This Aint Europe


Maybe a Sportsmans Passport that has stamps would be the answer?

Has your picture and professional licences listed in the front and you get it stamped live Visa in all the States at any State, Town office or sporting goods store.


Lets Start a Movement

 

[ejmboston]

Reopening an old old old post cause I have the same question, and it looks like this post went off topic and started to talk more about NH then ME. Does anyone have a URL to anything official that states you can bring a gun camping, not that I'm going to be carrying it around with me but I'd feel a little better a night time if I was able to have my 870 with me. Also not sure if this was covered, Im not from Maine, I live in MA and have my LTC A. (which I know ME couldn't give 2 hoots about)