Friends, it appears certain I'll be moving to my wife's hometown of Lewiston by summer.
One of my priorities is to sort out my CCW as soon as possible.
I've searched here and looked at the state police website.
Are there any hurdles I need to be aware of? (Please understand that I've lived in California and until recently anticipated moving to Mass., so the idea of not having to beat my head against a brick wall is a new concept...)
Questions:
Logistically, will I first be required to obtain a Maine DL before applying? The state police application form does not indicate what ID is required aside from a Birth Cert, which I have. But will I be applying through Lewiston PD instead? Will I be required to submit proof residency, such as utility bill, car registration or anything like that?
What constitutes "proof of knowledge of handgun safety"? I took a five-hour class for my Utah permit, which has yet to be issued. Would the Utah class suffice or is something else required?
Thanks for any advice. I'm eager to get the Maine app sorted because i need to apply for non-residence LTC in Mass, where I'll be traveling frequently. Getting the whole Northeast corridor sorted will take time, but at least it appears doable.
One of my priorities is to sort out my CCW as soon as possible.
I've searched here and looked at the state police website.
Are there any hurdles I need to be aware of? (Please understand that I've lived in California and until recently anticipated moving to Mass., so the idea of not having to beat my head against a brick wall is a new concept...)
Questions:
Logistically, will I first be required to obtain a Maine DL before applying? The state police application form does not indicate what ID is required aside from a Birth Cert, which I have. But will I be applying through Lewiston PD instead? Will I be required to submit proof residency, such as utility bill, car registration or anything like that?
What constitutes "proof of knowledge of handgun safety"? I took a five-hour class for my Utah permit, which has yet to be issued. Would the Utah class suffice or is something else required?
Thanks for any advice. I'm eager to get the Maine app sorted because i need to apply for non-residence LTC in Mass, where I'll be traveling frequently. Getting the whole Northeast corridor sorted will take time, but at least it appears doable.