CC question

[BP in ME]

Maine is a constitutional carry state as of a couple of years ago but for many years we had to have a permit. I was talking to a buddy who had a permit and let it lapse because it's no longer required but we were talking about whether it still makes sense to go through the process. He's under the impression that it offers a little bit more legal protection/privilege to have a permit. I've never carried concealed and I don't even know if they still issue them. The only scenario I can come up with that it possible gets into fish & game laws where having a loaded weapon in a vehicle might be considered hunting from a motor vehicle. What say you?

Disclaimer: I'm not treating this as legal advice so speak freely

[CatFan]

If you don’t have a permit, you don’t have the same reciprocity as if you do. You are treated as if you have no permit in other states.

[Transom]

Yeah travelling to other states would be the only benefit. Too bad some of the states think that you need their permission to exercise your right that is acknowledged in the bill of rights.

[1Holeshot]

If you don’t have a permit, you don’t have the same reciprocity as if you do. You are treated as if you have no permit in other states.

And this is the reason I still renew mine.

[Champ2005]

Luckily I have a lifetime permit and don't need to worry about renewing it.

[n2ratfishin]

And this is the reason I still renew mine.

Yep

[posmallie]

I am law enforcement so I don't need one, but I still have one for several reasons. First being that an officer could question the legitimacy of my credentials, at which point I could refer him to my CPL. Second, if I were to quit, be fired, become disabled etc... I don't want any lapse in my ability to carry. Lastly (although I doubt this would happen), the state could decide to stop issuing new CPLs at some point, and only allow those who currently have them to maintain them. It costs me $115 every few years and a trip to the county clerk's office, and in my mind it is worth it to maintain it.

[Bob G.]

I used to get CCW non-resident permits for NH and Maine. They are now permitless carry states and I don’t get the permits anymore. Vermont has always been a permitless carry. I freely travel from Vermont to NH and Maine.

Permit states do not have reciprocity with Vermont.

[TroyBoy30]

The only advantages of the permit here are no nix check at purchase and reciprocity

[BP in ME]

The only advantages of the permit here are no nix check at purchase and reciprocity

A permit allows you to purchase a new firearm without a background check?

[jbassman87]

The only advantages of the permit here are no nix check at purchase and reciprocity

This is the reason I renew mine. I travel MO and OK and arrive at boat ramps in the wee hours of the morning. There have been a few times having that protections has felt needed.

[jbassman87]

A permit allows you to purchase a new firearm without a background check?

Not sure about every state, but to have a carry permit, the process is a whole lot stricter then the check they do when you purchase a gun with out one.

[RazorCat]

I am law enforcement so I don't need one, but I still have one for several reasons. First being that an officer could question the legitimacy of my credentials, at which point I could refer him to my CPL. Second, if I were to quit, be fired, become disabled etc... I don't want any lapse in my ability to carry. Lastly (although I doubt this would happen), the state could decide to stop issuing new CPLs at some point, and only allow those who currently have them to maintain them. It costs me $115 every few years and a trip to the county clerk's office, and in my mind it is worth it to maintain it.

As a law enforcement officer, active or retired, you can carry under the provisions of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA). It’s been in effect since the Bush Administration. Once retired you must re-qualify annually with your former department, or have a certified instructor re-qualify you each year. It costs me $20.00 and 50 rounds of ammo a year. I, along with several retired co-workers, have re-qualified each year with a certified instructor who is a retired Marshal. He, the instructor, has been quite clear on carrying under LEOSA vs. carrying under a state issued CCP. LEOSA has far fewer restrictions on when and where you can carry. Once you acquire a state issued CCP then you must adhere to the restrictions determined by your state. I what I’d choose.

[crawdadking]

Luckily I have a lifetime permit and don't need to worry about renewing it.

Same here

[Kbob]

Some businesses have permitted carry only posted on their property, this is why I keep mine.

[spinningreel]

Every time I purchase a firearm and present my CCDW card, the person behind the counter has frequently said, “you just made my job a lot easier”.

I need to renew mine before September, 5 years goes by quick.

[Bassmeister]

Ga just became a cc state but I still will keep my ccw permit active for when I travel.....

[Fishysam]

The biggest benefits are knowledge, not knowing or negligence of the law is not a defense. Having more information and additional view points to assist you. Traveling, and potential other benefits in my state a current permit helps your buying process.

[TroyBoy30]

A permit allows you to purchase a new firearm without a background check?

expidites the process

[bassboat1]

I used to get CCW non-resident permits for NH and Maine. They are now permitless carry states and I don’t get the permits anymore. Vermont has always been a permitless carry. I freely travel from Vermont to NH and Maine.

Permit states do not have reciprocity with Vermont.

Then we have Massachusetts - the one place it feels critical to carry in...