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12/22/2006 8:36:30 PM EDT
Can someone here help me find a handgun safety course? I need one to obtain my CCW. I need it to be cheap, but anywhere in the state. I have looked and looked, but maybe others will know where. I live in Machias Maine, which is about 2 hours northeast of bangor, but I am willing to travel for this.
12/22/2006 10:38:51 PM EDT
[#1]
I know they have offered them in the past.  It's not that far from Machais. If they don't they should be able to give you information on where to find one. www.vanraymond.com/
12/23/2006 7:16:00 AM EDT
[#2]
Harco,

Thanks. Been in Van Raymonds many times. I will check with them.
12/23/2006 3:25:05 PM EDT
[#3]
I know a guy up in Calais that *was* a certified instructor.. I'll check with him on the ham band & see if he's still into it & what the situation is.. Will post or PM as soon as I can make contact.
FN
12/23/2006 6:04:58 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks FN.

If it's Ferguson Calder, he does them, but I doubt he will do one in the winter. He offered a one on one...but for $500.00, no thanks. Thats not even the least bit reasonable.
12/26/2006 1:32:03 AM EDT
[#5]
Have you checked with the Police Dept on obtaining the permit yet?  The Chief might have some suggestions for you.  I thought at one time they were accepting a letter from an Academy certified firearms instructor stating that you had demonstrated proper firearm handling.  Not sure if that is acceptable now or not.
12/28/2006 7:02:45 AM EDT
[#6]
Took mine at Bennets gun shop.. Freeport.. Long drive I know and I don't know if they even still do 'em but might be worth checking out... and if you've never been to Bennets you should stop by.. old school...

PH 865-4683


12/28/2006 8:58:35 AM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
I know they have offered them in the past.  It's not that far from Machais. If they don't they should be able to give you information on where to find one. www.vanraymond.com/


I went here for mine
1/4/2007 7:36:56 PM EDT
[#8]
There is a guy in Topsham Maine.Hes a certified NRA firearms instructor for these courses.You can also contact Reeds in Auburn M.E.Grat shop good people.He also used to offer this course.Brunswick PD use to have a flyer for the Topsham guy.I'd assume Topsham police would know as well.
1/5/2007 3:33:03 AM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
There is a guy in Topsham Maine.Hes a certified NRA firearms instructor for these courses.You can also contact Reeds in Auburn M.E.Grat shop good people.He also used to offer this course.Brunswick PD use to have a flyer for the Topsham guy.I'd assume Topsham police would know as well.

I used the guy in Topsham for my first ME permit...Bath PD has his name on a flyer as well. Overall good, nothing to complain about....well...except for possibly driving from Machias!!