Hi,

Live in Maine. Just inherited three shotguns and two rifles of uncertain age, but are definitely not new. All are probably at least 30 years old.

Two 20 gauge shotguns- break open style One 12 gauge- side loading 1 .22 Rifle 1 rifle, small caliber but larger than .22?

As you can probably tell from my descriptions, I'm not a big gun guy. Not against them, just not really into them. Kinda like motorcycles. Never felt the need to own one, but they look like fun, more power to you if you like them.

My question is, what should I do next? I have a safe for them that they came in, and they are secured and locked up. No ammo in the house at all. Do I need to oil them or otherwise maintain? They seem free of rust, but also aren't oily.

For the Maine specific part: I've read I don't need to register them. Truth to that?

Also, I feel I should take a gun safety class. Any recommendations on one in Midcoast area, Knox County or Waldo County specifically?

Thanks

Hey, someone just came by and reported several posts at once for threats of violence. NONE of them seem - other than having to do with guns - to be threats of violence (or even close). I'm assuming this is just the result of interaction with the user elsewhere in reddit, so I'm going to ignore them - but if it's one of you (or someone outside the sub) wants to DM me and explain, I'm willing to listen.

Otherwise - carry on!

Ready for deer season to end and night hunting to begin.

Hello,

I have been on delayed for 4 NFA items for about a year and working with state of Maine the last month or so doing a congressional inquery and the FBI is asking I submit a VAF which they said they'll expedite.

They sent the form, which is very simple/only a few items to fill out, and a fingerprint card, which I'm not sure how to print... for example can I just print it onto paper and scan and email back to the person from Maine I'm working with? I have some copies of cards I picked up at a gun show last year but they have the ATF mailing address printed on then so guessing the FBI doesn't want those.

Assuming printing out the fingerprint cards isn't a feasible way to get them my prints, does anyone know where I can get my prints done? I'm in southern Maine/border of NH seacoast area.

I tried UPS but was told they don't do them, the ones in the area anyways. I've called several. I'm also thinking having them in an EFT file format would be acceptable too if anyone knows any FFL or others who offer that?

Lastly, has anyone submitted a VAF? Originally I thought it was different than submitting for a UPIN but now seems like they could be one in the same or at least you submit a VAF to get a UPIN? Bit confused on that process, figured might as well get a UPIN if submitting the VAF, if that is part of the process anyways.

Thanks in advance. Sorry for long post.

A few posts here have mentioned there's a free online CCW course available at http://www.safer-maine.org/. Is this still current/ongoing? If so, how does one sign up? The site doesn't appear to reference anything from the past couple years.

Full Disclosure: This will be a bit long and tedious, and a bit ridiculous. But there doesn't seem to be a consensus. I am hoping to settle this for good with this thread.

Do no gun signs in Maine have the force of law? (Besides bars/nightclubs- that I already know)

One argument says no. I came across a post by u/bteam3r that said they do not. That argument states that signs only carry force of law at bars/nightclubs. I want/tend to agree with him but want supporting evidence.

Page 30 of this PDF: https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/sites/maine.gov.dps.msp/files/inline-files/Concealed_Handgun_Booklet.pdf

However, the opposing side will cite State law: §402. Section C. Criminal trespass. Orgs like the USCCA seem to think these signs are enforceable by law: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/me-gun-laws/

However the trespass law does not specifically mention guns, and ther concealed carry booklet makes no mention of no gun signs. You'd think they would if it was a violation.

Do we have an attorney in here who can definitively say one way or the other? Or is there a relevant case that cites this law?

If I have to call attorney's next week to settle this once and for all I will. Let me know what you think!

For the CCW permit, I need to attach a 2x2 picture, now does this need to be an actual passport photo, or can I just snap a pic on my phone and print it on paper and have it be 2x2 to send in with it.

Also is sending the application in my mail the only way to do it? No online application?

I am aware of the constitutional carry and have been doing it for years, but mainly just want the permit so I don’t need to inform LEO of my weapon upon contact.

TIA

EDIT: I GOT MY WITNESS SIGNATURE!!! Now to mail it off to the Maine State Police.

Greetings From The Evergreen State,

In my journey to gain greater carry reciprocity across our country, I am seeking to add Maine to the collection of permits I have. While you have constitutional carry, constitutional carry would still bar me from carrying into certain locations and I would have a duty-to-inform if I was detained by a police officer.

Also, my WA CPL is not valid in Maine due to my state not recognizing Maine’s CCW because according to the WA AG:

(1) Maine allows people 18 years old to get a CCW

(2) No fingerprint requirement for a ME CCW

(3) No mandatory mental health background check for a ME CCW.

The 3rd reason cited by my AG for no reciprocity with Maine I find laughable because I have been running into issues finding a witness willing to sign off the medical release form which is sent to your two state mental institutions who run mental health background checks on all applicants. Now, many of you might suggest getting a family member or a close friend to sign off, but I don’t live particularly close to my family or friends right now.

I don't have many friends where I live now, and many of the gun stores that I frequent where I live currently seem uncomfortable and have refused to sign probably because:

(1) They have never seen a Maine CCW application before.

(2) They believe they will be liable when it is only the applicant who faces liability if they lie.

(3) That I need a notary to sign off the form.

What do you recommend for a person in my situation?

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I figure NH is close enough for some of you...and I don't see any Maine Appleseeds coming up.

Littleton, NH - Oct 5 & 6

Dubarton, NH - Oct 19 & 20

I'll be at the Littleton event (my third)

https://appleseedinfo.org/schedule/?qstate=NH&state=New%20Hampshire

For those unfamiliar with the Appleseed Project, they're a nonprofit that teaches marksmanship - usually with 10/22:s, but they'll accept most anything - and some basic Revolutionary War history at the same time.

Events are usually low key, offer some value for most shooters, and fairly cheap.

https://appleseedinfo.org/about/

Buying some more lowers online and trying to figure out which FFL to ship to because of a timing issue (wife and I going up to camp soon). One shop says the 3 day starts when I pay the transfer fee and when it's up I can come in to do a 4473. One shop says the 3 day starts only after the 4473 is cleared, one shop says weekends don't count, one does. Another place says pickup any time is fine on the third day, another says it's down to the second (as in you can be there on day 3, have your 4473 cleared and everything paid for and firearm in hand but can't leave until it's down to the second of waiting period). The state really didn't give anyone instructions on this mess, did they?

I had a rifle shipped too my local gun store and was kind of shocked to find out I have too wait apparently up too 14 days for like something too come back from the fbi?

The dude at the gun store was not very informative at all and said it was some sort of law that was implemented around a year ish ago, and when your under 21 and buying a rifle (any gun? Irdk) you have too wait an additional period until the gun store gets a call back from the fbi or something and it can take up too 14 days. This is my first time purchasing any firearm at all and was not expecting this additional hurdle at all lol.

I thought I was pretty well read up on Maine and federal gun laws but apparently I have completely missed this and google really isn’t turning up any results. Also couldn’t find anything on the state of Maines website.

Would someone be able too point me in the right direction too learn more?

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