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mrjam2jab

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Does a hunter safety class meet the requirement?

(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.
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Dont need a training class if you were in the Military!!! I was in the Military, i took a class to better understand the laws when carrying a firearm...


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yes. my boss was a JAG judge and lawer in the Army, so therefore he does not require any training to get his CCW. His wife expressed to me desire to take a course, and i convinced him to take it with her *seeing as he is a little rusty :p*. i myself am actually looking for a few high level tactical courses to take, without paying the "frontsight" prices haha. things like low light, shooting from a seated position, from a car ect.

Training is always good. but a hunter safety course has NOTHING to do with concealing a weapon, or even a pistol to begin with. i would say take a proper course if you really want a Maine CHP. :)
 
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carry for myself said:
yes. my boss was a JAG judge and lawer in the Army, so therefore he does not require any training to get his CCW. His wife expressed to me desire to take a course, and i convinced him to take it with her *seeing as he is a little rusty :p*. i myself am actually looking for a few high level tactical courses to take, without paying the "frontsight" prices haha. things like low light, shooting from a seated position, from a car ect.

Training is always good. but a hunter safety course has NOTHING to do with concealing a weapon, or even a pistol to begin with. i would say take a proper course if you really want a Maine CHP. :)
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Weaponcraft offers some great courses and they offer discounts to MOCA members. Give them a call.
 
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Hello all,

I don't see anything in section (5) specifically stating that the training certificate must be issued by a Maine certified instructor.

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.
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If I had a NRA Basic Pistol Class cert that was issued by a Connecticut instructor within the last 5 years, would that be accepted? My most recent Basic Pistol cert is from 1995. Before I take the course (in CT) again, I was looking for some re-assurance that it would suffice if I went with an instructor in CT.

Is there anything implied in "recognized as knowledgeable in matters of firearms safety by the issuing authority" such as being a Maine certified instructor?
 
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xmanhockey7

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I went through a Michigan CPL class taught by a guy who was not NRA certified (certified as a firearms instructor for police not NRA) and that worked. They just want to see some sort of training.
 
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Maine CWP Training said:
DD214 with firearm training noted will qualify. Many with DD214 have been denied without firearm training noted.
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As long as it has basic training / OCS or the equivalent for the branch in question it should count. I submitted both of mine with range qualification cards attached and was approved no problem.
 
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Freiheit417 said:
Hello all,

I don't see anything in section (5) specifically stating that the training certificate must be issued by a Maine certified instructor.



If I had a NRA Basic Pistol Class cert that was issued by a Connecticut instructor within the last 5 years, would that be accepted? My most recent Basic Pistol cert is from 1995. Before I take the course (in CT) again, I was looking for some re-assurance that it would suffice if I went with an instructor in CT.

Is there anything implied in "recognized as knowledgeable in matters of firearms safety by the issuing authority" such as being a Maine certified instructor?
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Maine CWP Training said:
417 yes!
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Good to know. I had planned on using my NRA Basic obtained here in PA.....but....now that PA and ME have reciprocity I guess I no longer need the ME permit. :D
 
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mrjam2jab said:
Good to know. I had planned on using my NRA Basic obtained here in PA.....but....now that PA and ME have reciprocity I guess I no longer need the ME permit. :D
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Where did you see PA permits are accepted in Maine? The Maine State Police website shows:

Maine has reciprocal agreements with the following States for resident concealed handgun permits:
  • Delaware (March 13, 2009)
  • South Dakota (May 18, 2009)
  • Louisiana (June 25, 2009)
  • North Dakota - Class 1 Permits (June 7, 2010)
  • Wyoming (June 7, 2010)
  • Arkansas (June 21, 2010)
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