Maine Non-Resi. CCW App. like stuffing a turkey...

[yanici]

Man, I just finished getting all the paperwork together for my non-resi Maine CCW license. Let's see... Application is 10 pages... copy of my DD-214 discharge papers... copy of front and back of my Mass. LTC... copy of my birth certificate... copies of my firearms training... (we're up to 16 pages folks)... personal check... passport photo. I think that the postage may cost more than the $60 license fee.

All kiddin' aside, it's pretty painless. It really is good practice for stuffing a turkey, trying to stuff it in an envelope.

 

[Twigg]

Why would they want a copy of your DD-214 ?

 

[yanici]

Why would they want a copy of your DD-214 ?

I don't know. They ask for it to be included on their check list on pg.1 of their on-line PDF application.

 

[Prepper]

I requested a copy of the application package from Maine a few years ago. I couldn't focus my attention long enough to get through the whole thing so I never completed it.

 

[LT1MCSS]

The application says 60 days but expect closer to 90.

I was actually just going to post-up. I got my Maine Non-Res Permit today. Just opened it and signed the card

On a side note it is a lot of paperwork. I actually missed one of the questions that they ask on the first page. I next day aired my paperwork and they had it back to me withing 4 days asking that I please answer question # and send it back to us. I did that, they cashed my check. I mailed the paperwork right around Oct. 28th. The permit was issued Jan 20th.

I am thankful that they did that instead of letting it sit on someones desk for weeks on end only to tell me later.

 

[Asaltweapon]

It's mostly painless and the renewal is a little more simple. For me it's well worth it having a home up there with no in-town PD. 15 or more minutes is a long time to wait.


Never mind the dog. Beware of owner.

 

[yanici]

It will be 12 weeks tomorrow since I mailed in my application for the non-resi license and I was concerned that it may have been lost in the mail or something. I sent the Maine office an e-mail this morning and what a pleasant surprise followed about 20 minutes later.

The phone rings and it's Maine calling. The young lady was very pleasant and explained that she prints the licenses on Friday and thay my license will be in the mail tomorrow. We had a short conversation discussing how there is a large demand at this time for gun permits.

Just thought I'd let you guys know that all is still well and good in maine. It looks like at least a 90 day wait though if you're applying.

 

[ItalianBostonian]

I called them yesterday and the lady told me that all my background checks came back fine and that the permit should be issued in a couple of weeks.

 

[MaineCWPtraining]

My New Hampshire "RENEWAL" took 13 weeks so those classes had to be moved to Maine.

Obama Factor

 

[oldguy]

Anyone have the phone # to call for the Maine non res. applications?
I think its time filled one out and got a permit on the way for later this summer.

 

[MaineCWPtraining]

http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/non-resident application package.pdf

Department of Public Safety
Maine State Police-Gaming & Weapons Section
164 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0164
TELEPHONE: (207) 624-7210

 

[AF Capt & iraq vet]

ME N/R Permit arrived today!

Why would they want a copy of your DD-214 ?

It's speculation on my part, but I'd have to guess that a dishonorable discharge would prompt further inquiry into the person's background.

 

[Meanie-14]

It's speculation on my part, but I'd have to guess that a dishonorable discharge would prompt further inquiry into the person's background.

I think that's part of it, since one of the questions is whether the applicant has been dishonorably discharged within the past five years.
But also, Title 25 M.R.S.A., Sec. 2003, Subsection 1, Paragraph E, Subparagraph (5) [I think that's how it goes] says in part: "The demonstration of knowledge of handgun safety to the issuing authority may not be required of any applicant who holds a valid State permit to carry a concealed firearm as of April 15, 1990 or of any applicant who was or is in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and has received at least basic firearms training. [Italics mine.]

I don't recall how long it took me to get my first resident permit, but it didn't seem to take very long. I guess having the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon showing on both my DD214's, and Security Specialist/Law Enforcement Specialist/Law Enforcement Supervisor for my Primary and Duty Specialty Codes convinced the selectmen that I was probably "okay."

BTW, Subsection 12 of Sec. 2003 says "The issuing authority, as defined in this chapter, shall issue or deny, and reply in writing as to the reason for any denial, within 30 days of the application date in the case of a resident of 5 or more years and within 60 days of the application date in the case of a nonresident or in the case of a resident of less than 5 years. If the issuing authority does not issue or deny a request for a permit renewal within the time limits specified in this subsection, the validity of the expired permit is extended until the issuing authority issues or denies the renewal." [Italics mine.]

One more reason I'm glad to be out of Taxachusetts.