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?

Seats are still available for the Introduction to Action Pistol/IDPA clinic to be held on Saturday September 21^(st).

Introduction To Action Shooting/IDPA Clinics are designed to help you learn the skills to become a better action shooter. Pre-registration is required and will be open through September 14^(th).

INFO FROM THE WEBSITE: The one day Introduction To Action Shooting/IDPA Clinic is designed to introduce you to the principles, rules, structure and skills that set practical action pistol shooting, and IDPA in particular, apart from other handgun sports.

In the classroom and on the range we will cover the basics about action shooting and IDPA.

By the end of the clinic you will have a thorough understanding of the rules and structure of action shooting, the safety environment under which participants operate and the mechanics of running a fighting handgun and keeping it running while on the clock. Upon completion of the Introduction To Action Shooting/IDPA Clinic you will be well prepared with the knowledge and skills you will need to dive into the world of action pistol shooting and IDPA!

The clinic starts at 0800 hours with registration opening at 0745 hours.

The cost of the clinic is $125.00. Pre-registration is required, including the $100.00 non-refundable registration fee (if you are a no-show for the clinic). We must have a minimum of six registered participants in order to conduct the clinic. If by the registration deadline we do not have six participants, we will contact you to determine if you want to roll your registration over to the next scheduled clinic or if you desire to have it returned.

Clinic participants need to provide their own lunch, snacks and beverages. Dress appropriately for the weather and don’t forget sun screen and bug spray.

Participants who successfully complete the clinic will be allowed to shoot their first Scarborough Fish & Game IDPA match for free.

https://scarfg.org/disciplines/idpa/

Does anyone know if the required online course for hunter safety meets the requirements for a safety course for a CC permit application? It was a pretty thorough course and I’d like to avoid having to do another course for my CC permit application if that is sufficient. Thanks

Link: https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/sites/maine.gov.dps.msp/files/inline-files/AAR.pdf

Will be taking ferry 1st time to look at houses. Have a Maine Concealed Handgun License. How do you legally bring guns on ferries? Can I just cc a gun onto ferry? Can I take cased guns onto a passenger ferry and do I have to tell someone if I do?

So, Maine Military Supply carded me (wanted DL) for ammo today because they "wanted to be sure I wasn't from Canada". I don't recall them ever carding me before for ammo - it's certainly not something anyone else in Maine has done to me - but the guy said it was standard practice there? Am I misremembering something? Has anyone else experienced this?

A personal update about the 3 days waiting period after an online purchase. I carefully tracked my recent purchase to my local FFL and waited for their call. As was mentioned in the PSA post, the FFL told me the 3 days began at the time of the online purchase and given the 4 days of shipping and handling, I was able to complete the 4473 and take it home with me.

They have had a lot of questions since this has passed and didn't make any interpretations of the rule.

All - was unavailable today and am the only mod, so I didnt catch the post in time, but I've had to remove it and more than a few comments over the past couple of days for violating the no politics rule for the sub. Please try and keep the discussions within the published parameters. There are plenty of other places to discuss the politics of guns - in Maine or otherwise - and they tend to overwhelm the actual "guns" posts and discussions. Let's not have that happen here.

Thanks. Appreciate everyone understanding.

Edit: also, seriously, be respectful of each other. Being an intentional jerk to someone else is the kind of thing I'm going to be a real jerk about in return if I see it happening. So far, it's been ....mostly ...cool....but if I miss something along these lines, let me know. Again, folks have the rest of reddit to work out their anonymous passive aggression. :)

Edit 2: here is the official guidance as it stands today (PDF):

https://www.maine.gov/dps/sites/maine.gov.dps/files/inline-files/Advisory%20on%20Waiting%20Period%20Law_1.pdf

Edit 1: Exceptions:

"There are some exemptions, including if the seller knows that the person to whom the firearm is being sold is a law enforcement or corrections officer or if they work as a security guard or for a security company. The waiting period also does not apply to the sale of firearms to gun dealers and does not apply if the buyer and seller are family members. The sale of curio, relic or antique firearms are also exempt from the law.

The waiting period does not apply to transactions for which neither federal nor state law requires a background check for the buyer."