ME Non Res CC Permit Question

[StuckInMA]

I tried searching for the answer to this specific question but didn't find any relevant threads. If I missed one feel free to direct me to it.

I'm trying to obtain a non res permit to CC in ME and I have a few questions.

Just to give you a little info I have a MA res permit and a NH non res permit. I have a NRA Basic Firearm Training Cert but it was issued more than 5 years ago.

Will an updated "NRA Basic Firearm Training Cert" cover the "...a knowledge of handgun safety..." portion of the application or do I need a specific handgun training course?

If I need a handgun course, does anyone know of any courses in Southern MA? Bristol County area would be good.

Last but not least, I don't want to run the risk of a denial so should I put getting a ME non res permit on the back burner? I'm not sure how strict they are getting up there and I don't want to have to check the "yes" box on "Have you ever been denied a license in this or any other jurisdiction" for future applications/renewals in other states.

I don't head up there that often but it would be nice to have the option when I do.

 

[wdlsguy]

I assume you have seen the material here?

http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/weapons_permits.html

You might want to give them a call or shoot them an email.

 

[StuckInMA]

Yes. I downloaded and read the Concealed Firearms Booklet which is where I ran into this portion which brings up the "Handgun Safety" and "within 5 years" info.

(5) Demonstrates to the issuing authority a knowledge of handgun safety. The applicant may fully satisfy this requirement by submitting to the issuing authority, through documentation in accordance with this subparagraph, proof that the applicant has within 5 years prior to the date of application completed a course that included handgun safety offered by or under the supervision of a federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency or a firearms instructor certified by a private firearms association recognized as knowledgeable in matters of firearms safety by the issuing authority or by the state in which the course was taken. A course completion certificate or other document, or a photocopy, is sufficient if it recites or otherwise demonstrates that the course meets all of the requirements of this subparagraph.

As an alternative way of fully satisfying this requirement, an applicant may personally demonstrate knowledge of handgun safety to an issuing authority, if the issuing authority is willing to evaluate an applicant's personal demonstration of such knowledge. The issuing authority is not required to offer this 2nd option.

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.

 

[StuckInMA]

Just wanted to drop back in and let anyone who may be wondering that I got in touch with the ME State Police. They told me a current (within 5 years of application) NRA Basic Firearms Safety Course is fine. I'll have to go take another class to get my permit.

 

[ptmmatssc]

If you are prior military , a DD214 will do in place of the training.

 

[30 cal slob]

Maine non-resident is CAKE.

Just be sure to jump through the right hoops.

The app is a small PITA vs. NH (lotsa questions and then you have that state mental health records check), but not onerous like RI.

If you already have Mass, I would be SHOCKED if you got denied by Maine.