National Carry AcademyPolice Contact Carry Inform Requirements
January 10, 2016
25 MRSA §2003. Permits to carry concealed handguns
Every carrier in Maine must always bring with him his permit at all times including the Maine non-resident permit whenever he carries his firearm. This should be presented to any law enforcement officer when asked to do so. A civil violation may not be charged from a person who does not present his permit when he shows in court a valid concealed handgun permit or if he was able to show his permit to the law enforcement officer within 24 hours before the court appearance.
25 MRSA §2003-A. Duty to inform law enforcement
If a person is carrying a concealed firearm, with or without permit, and comes into contact with a law enforcer of the state of Maine or other federal law enforcement officer, he should immediately disclose his possession of a firearm.
25 MRSA §2004. Failure to inform law enforcement.
Failure to inform the law enforcement officer is considered as a civil violation and requires a penalty of more than $100 fine.
Carriers without permit should notify the authorities immediately, while carriers with permit should present their license and identification card when asked by a law enforcement officer.
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
January 10, 2016
25 MRSA §2003. Permits to carry concealed handguns
Every carrier in Maine must always bring with him his permit at all times including the Maine non-resident permit whenever he carries his firearm. This should be presented to any law enforcement officer when asked to do so. A civil violation may not be charged from a person who does not present his permit when he shows in court a valid concealed handgun permit or if he was able to show his permit to the law enforcement officer within 24 hours before the court appearance.
25 MRSA §2003-A. Duty to inform law enforcement
If a person is carrying a concealed firearm, with or without permit, and comes into contact with a law enforcer of the state of Maine or other federal law enforcement officer, he should immediately disclose his possession of a firearm.
25 MRSA §2004. Failure to inform law enforcement.
Failure to inform the law enforcement officer is considered as a civil violation and requires a penalty of more than $100 fine.
Carriers without permit should notify the authorities immediately, while carriers with permit should present their license and identification card when asked by a law enforcement officer.