Maine Non-Resident LTC

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Non Residents: Must apply to the Chief of the Maine State Police.
Dept of Public Safety
Maine State Police
Licensing Division
164 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0164
Phone: (207) 624-7210

Does Maine have their application online or in .pdf format for download or do I need to call this number to get a copy?

I just called and left a message, but it seems strange they don't have the permits applications online....at least that I could find.
 
I'd call the number and they'll send you out a packet pretty quickly. It will have everything you need and clear instructions on what to send in. You need to send in a Signature Card to Maine and I don't see how you can get that from the internet.

I just sent mine in about 1.5 weeks ago. Keep us posted how your's goes.
 
I don't usually step foot in Maine more than once every 10 years or so, but looking thru the referenced state website left me with a few questions (strictly out of idle curiosity).

- They mention that someone only has to report a dishonorable discharge if it occurred within 5 years of applying for a ME License. I thought Fed law made anyone (regardless of when it happened) dishonorably discharged from military service a "prohibited person" wrt firearms? What's the scoop? [Having never been in the service, this is idle curiosity.]

- I don't see any mention of how long a ME NR License is good for?

- It appears reading their booklet that carrying a knife is illegal in ME! Somehow that isn't likely what they meant, but it certainly reads that way.
 
- They mention that someone only has to report a dishonorable discharge if it occurred within 5 years of applying for a ME License. I thought Fed law made anyone (regardless of when it happened) dishonorably discharged from military service a "prohibited person" wrt firearms? What's the scoop? [Having never been in the service, this is idle curiosity.]
Just 'cause Maine will give you a license to carry doesn't mean the Feds will actually let you possess a firearm.[thinking]
- I don't see any mention of how long a ME NR License is good for?
From 25 M.R.S.A. § 2003, paragraph 8 (page 13) of their CFP booklet:
"8. Term of permit. All concealed firearm permits are valid for 4 years from the
date of issue, unless sooner revoked for cause by the issuing authority..."

- It appears reading their booklet that carrying a knife is illegal in ME! Somehow that isn't likely what they meant, but it certainly reads that way.
Only certain knifes: "a ... bowie knife, dirk, stiletto". Knifes used to hunt, fish and trap "as defined in Title 12, section 10001" are also allowed.
 
Kevin,

Thanks. Looks like ME does what the MGLs do with FIDs . . . you may qualify for one, but for some folks it is a one-way ticket to Club Fed if you use it for guns/ammo.

My knives aren't used for any of those purposes . . . guess they are illegal in ME! [rolleyes]

Looks like Mumbles Menino's aides wrote their laws! [thinking]
 
I'm in Maine all the time... so, what exactly are the illegal knives? Something so absurd never even occurred to me, so I never gave a thought to what was with me. Is the blade on a Swiss army knife or a Leatherman OK? How about your typical fixed-handle "survival knife" or Rambo knife or whatever you may call it?

Just a week ago, I was visiting this cool store in Bar Harbor that sold all sorts of sharp things that were illegal in MA, including swords sharpened on both sides, throwing stars, etc. So, those are illegal in Maine?
 
- They mention that someone only has to report a dishonorable discharge if it occurred within 5 years of applying for a ME License. I thought Fed law made anyone (regardless of when it happened) dishonorably discharged from military service a "prohibited person" wrt firearms? What's the scoop? [Having never been in the service, this is idle curiosity.]

Probably not an issue for a non resident permit applicant. Even though ME is a "shall issue" state, it's likely that they wouldn't issue you one if your home state won't. And if you don't have one in your home state, what good is a ME non resident permit? About the only use would be if you were up there visiting a friend and wanted to carry one of his weapons.

ME is actually pretty easy to get a non resident permit. Fill out the application, send in the pictures, send copies of any other licenses, send a check, and wait about 6 weeks. Much easier than a MA non resident and much cheaper. According to my friend who is a life long Maine resident, Portland is about the only place where they give you any crap.
 
Thanks, I called the number and will await the packet. I've got my LTC here in MA, have applied for NH already and am waiting for it to arrive. When I visit my family in ME (I used to live there...and sadly couldn't make a living, so here I am in mASS), I can legally carry my own firearm from MA <--> ME and back without worrying about it.
 
Probably not an issue for a non resident permit applicant. Even though ME is a "shall issue" state, it's likely that they wouldn't issue you one if your home state won't. And if you don't have one in your home state, what good is a ME non resident permit? About the only use would be if you were up there visiting a friend and wanted to carry one of his weapons.

There are some states which don't issue CCWs or they're impossible to
get. Someone might own vacation property in ME and want to carry at
least while they're staying up there. There are lots of folks who live in
commie states that have CCWs in non commie states... at least they can
enjoy their rights while not in their hometown socialist prison state.

-Mike
 
There are some states which don't issue CCWs or they're impossible to
get. Someone might own vacation property in ME and want to carry at
least while they're staying up there. There are lots of folks who live in
commie states that have CCWs in non commie states... at least they can
enjoy their rights while not in their hometown socialist prison state.

-Mike

Where would they buy the gun? States like IL and NJ, which don't or severely restrict CCW, also seem to restrict sales of hand guns. ME asks for copies of any and all CCW permits or licenses. NH wanted a copy of my MA LTC. I wonder if any state will issue a non resident CCW to a person who doesn't have one in their state of permanent residence?

Gary
 
Where would they buy the gun? States like IL and NJ, which don't or severely restrict CCW, also seem to restrict sales of hand guns.

Last I knew, in most of IL and NJ, people can still purchase handguns, even
if it is a pain in the ass to do so. (not everyone lives in crook county IL,
for instance) Same with MD, CA, handguns are still available despite the
near impossibility of obtaining a CCW. (especially in the former... ) Lots of
commie states still allow handgun ownership, despite their lack of shall
issue CCW. (Hawaii would be another example... )

ME asks for copies of any and all CCW permits or licenses. NH wanted a copy of my MA LTC. I wonder if any state will issue a non resident CCW to a person who doesn't have one in their state of permanent residence?

Gary

One example is the VT issue... VT issues NO PERMIT (it doesn't need to,
as concealed carry is legal there by default- there isn't a law against
it. ) States will often issue VT residents a nonresident CCW with a records
printout (plus any required training course, etc. ) . (IIRC, NH will issue
CCWs to VT residents with the appropriate workarounds done).

One state that probably doesn't care is NV.... since NV doesn't really issue a
mail-in type permit, and as a result they could care less where you're from, as
the state mandated training and permitting is all done locally (in NV) anyways,
for residents or nonresidents. (unless this is changed... someone
correct me, but last I knew NV was a pain in the rump, but is shall issue. )

There are probably a whole bunch of states which would accept some sort
of alternative in lieu of a resident issued CCW.... otherwise you have the
problem of locking people out strictly because of where they come from.
Merely because a given state doesn't (or rarely) issues a CCW isn't an
absolute disqualifier for obtaining a CCW in another state. The reality
is that rules/circumstances are going to change depending on the states
involved in the discussion at hand.

-Mike
 
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