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  • Vehicle Inspection Garage/ Mechanic Certification
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• Criminal Investigation & Forensics
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Weapons Permits, Contract Security, Private Investigators & Investigative Assistants

The Gaming and Weapons Unit provides concealed firearms permits for approximately 244 municipalities in Maine as well as all out of state permits.  Approximately 3,000 permits are processed per year by this unit.  This unit also is responsible for licensing private investigators, investigative assistants, and private security companies.

Concealed Weapons:

Maine has reciprocal agreements with the following States for resident concealed firearm permits:

• Delaware (March 13, 2009)
• South Dakota (May 18, 2009)
• Louisiana (June 25, 2009)

Forms / Handbook:

• Concealed Firearms Booklet is available for download (PDF)
• In-State Concealed Firearms Permit Application (PDF)
• Non-Resident Concealed Firearms Permit Application(PDF)

Contract Security:

Forms / Handbook:

• Private Security Guards Handbook
• Cover Letter - Contract Security - New Application
• Cover Letter - Contract Security - Renewal
• Contract Security Company Application
• Form P3-E - Contract Security
• Authorization to Release - Contract Security
• Form 577 - Contract Security
• Addendum B

Private Investigator:

Forms / Handbook:

• Private Investigator Handbook
• Cover Letter - Private Investigator - New Application
• Cover Letter - Private Investigator - Renewal
• Private Investigator Application - New
• Private Investigator Application - Renewal
• Form P-3E - Private Investigator
• Authorization to Release - Private Investigator
• Form 577 - Private Investigator

Investigative Assistant:

Forms / Handbook:

• Private Investigator Handbook
• Cover Letter - Investigative Assistant
• Investigative Assistant Application
• Form P-3E - Investigative Assistant
• Authorization to Release - Investigative Assistant
• Form 577 - Investigative Assistant
• Sponsor Letter - Investigative Assistant
• License Expiration Notification Letter - Investigative Assistant
• Proof of Hours Letter - Investigative Assistant

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45 Commerce Dr., Augusta
Mailing address -- State House Station 164, Augusta, ME. 04333
Phone (207) 624-7210
Fax (207) 287-3424

Sgt. William Gomane - Bill.Gomane@maine.gov