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Visit here daily for the latest news and updates.
Instead of trying to post daily on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, or Twitter I will be posting updates here more often. Why? Due to the fact that either Facebook or other platforms are flagging firearm and ammo related posts or anti gun individuals or groups reporting our posts and causing us to be put in "Facebook Jail" for several days or a month. I heard they started using AI in December of 2023 to detect anything that is in possible violation to their rules. This blocks us from posting or restrics our post for the duration of the jail (restricted) time. This happens even though we have proof we are a license firearms dealer. Eventually the page will be removed from the platform if there are too many violations. They ignore the fact that most illegal activity happens in privates groups and messenger.
Another issue is even though we have thousands of followers on Facebook only a few hundred actually see our posts in their news feed. Facebook, Instagram and others limit post from pages like ours. The only way for those 1000's of followers to see our posts would be to go to our Facebook page daily. Well since this is the case and appears as though there is no hope of any changes in the future we decided to use this method instead.
FYI: 2024 has been a hard year so far for firearms related posts on Facebook and Instagram. Gun Owners Of Maine has been hit hard and is in danger of losing their Facebook group page. I have been hit serveral times with violations since Decemnber. We will have to use pages like this, Blogs, Forums, or other Social Media platforms that are far less popular but do not have the restrictions META platforms have.
What will be posted here?
Updates on shipments, changes in hours (Google is the best place to look), price changes, policy changes, gun related news, or anything else that the owner feels is important. All without social media limiting our free speech.
This will not replace these pages:
Hours Page - https://www.mainegundealer.com/Hours.html
Guns, Ammo, and Reloading Coming Soon Page - https://www.mainegundealer.com/Guns-Coming-Soon.html
Guns Ammo, and Reloading Just Arrived Page - https://www.mainegundealer.com/Guns-Just-Arrived-Today.html
LIKE OLD COLLECTIBLE GUNS? SEE THIS PAGE https://www.mainegunbuyer.com/gallery
LATEST NEWS
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DATE PUBLISHED: 1/13/2023
Do you know about MAP Pricing? See the MAP pricing page. https://www.mainegundealer.com/MAP-Firearms-Pricing-Maine.html
SEE Gun Broker listings for new weekly auctions. The link is on our used gun section.
DID YOU KNOW I AM A PHOTOGRAPHER ALSO? DON'T THINK YOU CAN AFFORD A PHOTOGRAPHER? CONTACT ME!!
I just bought a new Canon R6 Mark II mirrorless camera to replace my 6D Mark II that I sold on Ebay.
https://www.apphotographymaine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/APPhotographyMaine
https://www.instagram.com/ap_photography_maine/
I will have a $2,700 85mm portrait lens that just arrived. I am using a Canon professional full frame mirrorless camera.
DATE PUBLISHED: 2/07/2024
Makayla is now accepting clients at the REFINEMENT DAY SPA IN HERMON, MAINE. Please consider giving her your business.
Make an appointment with her for your wife or girlfriend. Drop her off there while you shop for guns!!!
https://www.facebook.com/RefinementDaySpa
https://www.refinementdayspa.com/
Find her on:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/estie_mak/
Booking - BOOK NOW
DATE PUBLISHED: 6/25/2024 3:30PM
Open reg hours this week. I am not sure of Saturdays hours.
I have seen a lot of price increase on Guns, ammo, and accessories. Not good.
DATE PUBLISHED: 6/29/2024 7:30AM
OPEN TODAY 8AM-NOON
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/01/2024 7:30AM
OPEN REG HOURS MON. - WED. CLOSED THURSDAY. UNCERTAIN ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IT DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS IF I AM OPEN ON NOT.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/01/2024 7:30AM
OPEN REG HOURS MON. - WED.
CLOSED THURSDAY
RIGHT NOW I PLAN TO BE CLOSED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY BUT IT DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS IF I AM OPEN ON NOT. SEE GOOGLE FOR UPDATED HOURS IN CASE I AM OPEN FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/06/2024 2:30PM
TAKING EFFECT ON AUGUST 9TH 2024
LD. 2224 An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System. This will require background checks on ALL advertised firearms sales (such as Uncle Henry's or other online or newspaper ads). See the FFL TRANSFERS PAGE for more info. This legislation takes effect on August 9th 2024.
LD 2238 "An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases"
LD 2238 would require a 72-hour waiting period after the purchase of a firearm. A 72-hour waiting period between the purchase of a firearm and the transfer from a seller to a buyer will come into effect August 9th 2024. Expect to have to make two trips when enacted unless it is reversed.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/12/2024 9:30AM
Dont forget to check out my Gallery page
https://www.mainegunbuyer.com/gallery
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/12/2024 11:30AM
OPEN UNTIL 5PM TODAY. OPEN 8-NOON TOMORROW.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/15/2024 4:30PM
BEEN CRAZY BUSY ALL DAY. I HAVE ALSO BEEN PROCESSING A LOT OF SHIPMENTS THAT ARRIVED. GUNS, AMMO, AND ACCESSORIES. LOTS OF AMMO!!!!
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/21/2024 9:30AM
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/22/2024 8:30AM
I saw a post online about being pre approved for a background check before you go to the dealer or gun show. I have also been asked in the shop. This came up because of the 72 hour delay that is coming in August.
- The 4473 must be filled out in person
- The dealer must have the firearm logged in their book prior to the filling out the 4473.
- The dealer must know what firearm(s) you are buying before the 4473 is filled out.
- The waiting period starts after the background check is processed.
- If you purchase a firearm at a gun show you can have the firearm transferred to a local dealer.
- If your local dealer is at the gun show they can hand off the firearm at the gun show to your local dealer for transfer. Transfer fees can be 15-70 dollars depending on the dealer. (I charge as low as $15 dollars but I do not attend guns shows. Never have, never will) Someone will have to pay that transfer fee whether it is you or the dealer you are buying the gun from.
- If your local dealer is not at the gun show you would have to have it shipped to your local dealer which would cost about 20-30 dollars. Plus you would have to pay a transfer fee which can be 15-70 dollars depending on the dealer. (I charge as low as $15 dollars. See my FFL transfer page)
Overall this will be a pain. Buying a new gun at a gun show has never been worth it in my opinion. By the time you pay for gas and now shipping and/or FFL transfer fee it does not make sense. I am sure dealers with do ok selling used hard to find or collectible guns at Gun Shows.
I will be offering after hours appointments for certain activities including the picking up of firearms after this 72 hour delay is in effect. I know it can be hard for customers to make it one day let alone coming back a second day after the 72 hour wait. I will TRY to be more flexible to accommodate this. Since I will require transactions to be prepaid all you would have to do is come in and sign the 4473. It will be a quick process. See the appointment page on my website.
My low FFL transfer fees are still going to be that same as of right now. See the FFL transfers page on the website for more info.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/25/2024 8:30AM
CLOSED THIS SATURDAY.
USED FIREARMS ARRIVED. I WILL BE WORKING ON PROCESSING.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/27/2024 8:30AM
Gun shops have big questions about Maine’s new waiting period law
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/07/27/politics/state-politics/gun-shops-big-questions-maines-new-waiting-period-law-joam40zk0w/
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/01/2024 7:30AM
https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/new-72-hour-waiting-period-gun-law-takes-effect-in-august/article
I have contacted James Thorne, Susan Collins, and Janet Mills about clarification of the new 72hr Waiting Period stating August 9th with no response.
I will be offering appointments outside fo business hours to be more accomodating to customers due to the 72hr waiting period. Since my business is at my residence I can serve customer better that the bigger shops. https://www.mainegundealer.com/Make-An-Appoinment-Maine-Gun-Dealer.html
Please check my hours on Google as I maybe closed some Saturdays this month. Sometimes this change does not take effect until late in the week since I don't know of any plans until last minute.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/03/2024 8:30AM
OPEN 8-NOON TODAY
FYI- Remember I am one person and sometimes I open 5-15 minutes late. I had someone come at 8am and I was overwhelmed with shipments. They stayed for a minute if that and left. I opened as they were pulling out please have patience if Google says I will be open I will be open I just might be a few minutes late. Show up at 10 min or 15 min after my open time if you are not patient I am sure to be open by then.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/05/2024 7:30AM
Invest in silver, gold, guns and ammo!!!
Let’s recap how the Harris/Biden presidency is going:
Potential Civil War:
1. Venezuela
2. England
Potential Nuclear War:
1. Israel
2. Iran
3. Ukraine
4. Russia
Potential stock market collapse:
1. US
2. Japan
I have seen a lot of price increases on accessories and ammo I received last week. The prices had settled but now things are on the rise. Due to everything going on I expect it will not get better any time soon.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/07/2024 1:30PM
UPDATED 8/8/2024 6:00PM
LD 2238 "An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases"
New advisory on 72 hour waiting period CLICK HERE
What constitutes an “agreement” under the law?
An agreement means an agreement reached between a buyer and seller for the purchase and sale of a specifically identified firearm. While the law does not expressly state that the agreement be in writing, the DPS and OAG strongly recommend that sellers maintain contemporaneous documentation of agreements so that if questions arise, the existence and terms of agreements can be confirmed. Examples of such documentation may include correspondence between the seller and buyer, written confirmation of an online or telephone order, or completion of ATF Form 4473.
Below is work in progress for my policy moving forward.
So according to the above advisory if you:
1 - Contact me via email (easier to organize) ahead of the 72 hours with the intent to purchase this will be an agreement. (my inventory is online and up to date)
Included in the email:
- Statement stating the intention to buy a specific firearm(s).
- Make, Model, and Caliber of the firearm. Also include the mfg number listed on the website so the exact firearm in the email can be identified.
- Include full name and address.
* The email cannot just state that you are coming to look.
* The EXACT firearm in the email must be the EXACT firearm you intend to buy.
* If you don't know exactly what firearm you want expect to be delayed 72 hours. You would be considered a walk in customer.
* If you change your mind expect to be delayed 72 hours. You would be considered a walk in customer.
* Phone is not acceptable because there is no way to record the conversation
* Text is difficult since there is no file folder such as email has and printing from a phone is not anything I can do. It would involve screen shots and sending files to a computer or email something I am not doing for the price I am charging for transfers.
The only problem is I will not hold the firearm unless it is paid in full but if I still have it when you come you would be all set. The only exception is if you are a known regular customer I would hold the firearm for 72 hours. To address the problem of a known regular customer and unknown customers regular customers please send me an email sales@mainegundealer.com with your name and I will add you to the Approved Regular Customer list. If you want you can do this in my shop as well you can. This is so I will hold the firearm for you if you are a regular customer.
2 - Paid up front for a firearm you ordered from me and there is a receipt.
3 - Purchased something online and you supply a printed receipt for me to keep on file with the 4473 would also this will be an agreement. The customer will have to be prepared and have a copy of the receipt sometimes they are included in the shipment but not always. This includes private online sales also. I am not going to keep charging a low price for transfer if I have to chase down receipts and have to print off receipt as this adds cost and time. If you email me a receipt (instead of printing one off) on the day (preferred) you are picking up the firearm(s) I will charge a $1.00 per receipt. Does it cost that much? No, but I have my time involved also. Remember I charge a higher transfer fee for firearms I have in stock so check inventory before you buy.
- Are a walk in customer with no correspondence you would have to wait the 72 hours. ALL FIREARMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME THE BACKGROUND CHECK IS PROCESSED. No down payments. The firearm(s) will not be held if they are not paid in full. I am not going to hold a gun(s) for 72 hours and then the customer never shows up to pick it up. A restocking fee of 10% if you paid cash or 15% if you paid card will be charged for cancelled orders. Whether it is an emergency or you changed your mind the fee will apply. I will offer appointments outside of business hours to help with this see https://www.mainegundealer.com/Make-An-Appoinment-Maine-Gun-Dealer.html
Background checks are good for 30 days. Once you leave with the firearm(s) and the 4473 is signed by the seller it cannot be used for anything else. So you have 30 days to come pick up your firearm(s) if you have to wait the 72 hours according to state law. Remember the person that filled out the 4473 has to be the one picking the firearms(s) up. The 4473 will have to be signed by the buyer and seller at the time of pick up.
Private party transfers I can see being a problem. There is no way for me to know when your agreement (sale) actual took place since it would be easy for someone to write up a receipt and back date it. The problem occurs if you advertised the firearm in Uncle Henry's (the new law requires a background check to be conducted in this case) for example that information will be available if an investigation (trace on a firearm) takes place. If they ask when did you sell the gun(s)? Who did you sell it to? How did you sell it? When did you run the ad? When did you remove the ad? Do you have a written receipt? Did you record the email or text correspondance so there is a time and date associated with the sale? If you backwards date but the correspondance shows otherwise the state could start asking questions. I do not know to proceed with avoiding the 72 hour delay this is something I have to look into further.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/09/2024 9:00AM
OPENING LATE THIS MORNING DUE TO WORKING LATE ON NEW POLICY WAY BEHIND ON SHIPMENTS. SEE GOOGLE.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/14/2024 9:30AM
I have been very busy in the shop. Dealing with this new law is a pain. I have updated my policy a few times. Open reg hours today.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/15/2024 8:30AM
IF ANYONE HAS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP AND WANTS TO WORK OUT A DEAL ON SOME GUNS & AMMO or EVEN PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES LET ME KNOW.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/20/2024 8:30AM
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF SHIPMENTS RECEIVED YESTERDAY AND THE AMOUNT OF CUSTOMERS YESTERDAY I WILL BE OPENING LATE. STILL UPDATING THE WEBSITE AND PROCESSING SHIPMENTS.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/21/2024 11:30AM
LOT OF SHIPMENTS ARRIVING SOON INCLUDING AMMO, I rearranged the ammo sections on the category list. I hope it is ok.
See this page for more info. https://www.apphotographymaine.com/
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/27/2024 8:30AM
OPEN 9AM-3:00PM TODAY
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/31/2024 7:30AM
OPEN 8AM-NOON TODAY
DATE PUBLISHED: 9/10/2024 7:30AM
OPENING LATE TODAY. HOPING TO OPEN AT 10AM. WAY BEHIND LARGE AMOUNT OF SHIPMENTS.
DATE PUBLISHED: 9/11/2024 7:30AM
OPENING LATE TODAY. HOPING TO OPEN AT 10AM. WAY BEHIND LARGE AMOUNT OF SHIPMENTS.
Have a Great Day!
Fred
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Does the 1st Amendment apply to social media?
The First Amendment protects individuals from government censorship. Social media platforms are private companies, and can censor what people post on their websites as they see fit.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Leviticus 19:11
11 “‘Do not steal. “‘Do not lie. “‘Do not deceive one another.
Proverbs 13:11
11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Proverbs 10:9
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
Fred Emerson III
Owner
ALLSPORT PERFORMANCE INC
681 BOG ROAD
HERMON, MAINE
EST. 1997
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Instead of trying to post daily on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, or Twitter I will be posting updates here more often. Why? Due to the fact that either Facebook or other platforms are flagging firearm and ammo related posts or anti gun individuals or groups reporting our posts and causing us to be put in "Facebook Jail" for several days or a month. I heard they started using AI in December of 2023 to detect anything that is in possible violation to their rules. This blocks us from posting or restrics our post for the duration of the jail (restricted) time. This happens even though we have proof we are a license firearms dealer. Eventually the page will be removed from the platform if there are too many violations. They ignore the fact that most illegal activity happens in privates groups and messenger.
Another issue is even though we have thousands of followers on Facebook only a few hundred actually see our posts in their news feed. Facebook, Instagram and others limit post from pages like ours. The only way for those 1000's of followers to see our posts would be to go to our Facebook page daily. Well since this is the case and appears as though there is no hope of any changes in the future we decided to use this method instead.
FYI: 2024 has been a hard year so far for firearms related posts on Facebook and Instagram. Gun Owners Of Maine has been hit hard and is in danger of losing their Facebook group page. I have been hit serveral times with violations since Decemnber. We will have to use pages like this, Blogs, Forums, or other Social Media platforms that are far less popular but do not have the restrictions META platforms have.
What will be posted here?
Updates on shipments, changes in hours (Google is the best place to look), price changes, policy changes, gun related news, or anything else that the owner feels is important. All without social media limiting our free speech.
This will not replace these pages:
Hours Page - https://www.mainegundealer.com/Hours.html
Guns, Ammo, and Reloading Coming Soon Page - https://www.mainegundealer.com/Guns-Coming-Soon.html
Guns Ammo, and Reloading Just Arrived Page - https://www.mainegundealer.com/Guns-Just-Arrived-Today.html
LIKE OLD COLLECTIBLE GUNS? SEE THIS PAGE https://www.mainegunbuyer.com/gallery
LATEST NEWS
PINNED POST
DATE PUBLISHED: 1/13/2023
Do you know about MAP Pricing? See the MAP pricing page. https://www.mainegundealer.com/MAP-Firearms-Pricing-Maine.html
SEE Gun Broker listings for new weekly auctions. The link is on our used gun section.
DID YOU KNOW I AM A PHOTOGRAPHER ALSO? DON'T THINK YOU CAN AFFORD A PHOTOGRAPHER? CONTACT ME!!
I just bought a new Canon R6 Mark II mirrorless camera to replace my 6D Mark II that I sold on Ebay.
https://www.apphotographymaine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/APPhotographyMaine
https://www.instagram.com/ap_photography_maine/
I will have a $2,700 85mm portrait lens that just arrived. I am using a Canon professional full frame mirrorless camera.
DATE PUBLISHED: 2/07/2024
Makayla is now accepting clients at the REFINEMENT DAY SPA IN HERMON, MAINE. Please consider giving her your business.
Make an appointment with her for your wife or girlfriend. Drop her off there while you shop for guns!!!
https://www.facebook.com/RefinementDaySpa
https://www.refinementdayspa.com/
Find her on:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/estie_mak/
Booking - BOOK NOW
DATE PUBLISHED: 6/25/2024 3:30PM
Open reg hours this week. I am not sure of Saturdays hours.
I have seen a lot of price increase on Guns, ammo, and accessories. Not good.
DATE PUBLISHED: 6/29/2024 7:30AM
OPEN TODAY 8AM-NOON
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/01/2024 7:30AM
OPEN REG HOURS MON. - WED. CLOSED THURSDAY. UNCERTAIN ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IT DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS IF I AM OPEN ON NOT.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/01/2024 7:30AM
OPEN REG HOURS MON. - WED.
CLOSED THURSDAY
RIGHT NOW I PLAN TO BE CLOSED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY BUT IT DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS IF I AM OPEN ON NOT. SEE GOOGLE FOR UPDATED HOURS IN CASE I AM OPEN FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/06/2024 2:30PM
TAKING EFFECT ON AUGUST 9TH 2024
LD. 2224 An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System. This will require background checks on ALL advertised firearms sales (such as Uncle Henry's or other online or newspaper ads). See the FFL TRANSFERS PAGE for more info. This legislation takes effect on August 9th 2024.
LD 2238 "An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases"
LD 2238 would require a 72-hour waiting period after the purchase of a firearm. A 72-hour waiting period between the purchase of a firearm and the transfer from a seller to a buyer will come into effect August 9th 2024. Expect to have to make two trips when enacted unless it is reversed.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/12/2024 9:30AM
Dont forget to check out my Gallery page
https://www.mainegunbuyer.com/gallery
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/12/2024 11:30AM
OPEN UNTIL 5PM TODAY. OPEN 8-NOON TOMORROW.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/15/2024 4:30PM
BEEN CRAZY BUSY ALL DAY. I HAVE ALSO BEEN PROCESSING A LOT OF SHIPMENTS THAT ARRIVED. GUNS, AMMO, AND ACCESSORIES. LOTS OF AMMO!!!!
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/21/2024 9:30AM
These will be active August 9th by what I am hearing from source. The state of Maine has yet to give dealers any direction on the 72 hour delay. Such as how they want to records kept to ensure you held the item for 72 hours. I have a lot of customers asking about this so here is an update.
LD 2224 will make administrative changes to Maine’s Yellow Flag law and require all advertised firearm sales to go through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). No appointment needed during normal business for FFL transfers between two parties
LD 2238 This bill requires a three-day waiting period before an individual may receive a firearm that they lawfully purchase, with limited exemptions. (lawsuit pending)
I will be offering after hours appointments for certain activities including the picking up of firearms after this 72 hour delay is in effect. I know it can be hard for customers to make it one day let alone coming back a second day after the 72 hour wait. I will TRY to be more flexible to accommodate this. Since I will require transactions to be prepaid all you would have to do is come in and sign the 4473. It will be a quick process. See the appointment page on my website.
My low FFL transfer fees are still going to be that same as of right now. See the FFL transfers page on the website for more info.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/22/2024 8:30AM
I saw a post online about being pre approved for a background check before you go to the dealer or gun show. I have also been asked in the shop. This came up because of the 72 hour delay that is coming in August.
- The 4473 must be filled out in person
- The dealer must have the firearm logged in their book prior to the filling out the 4473.
- The dealer must know what firearm(s) you are buying before the 4473 is filled out.
- The waiting period starts after the background check is processed.
- If you purchase a firearm at a gun show you can have the firearm transferred to a local dealer.
- If your local dealer is at the gun show they can hand off the firearm at the gun show to your local dealer for transfer. Transfer fees can be 15-70 dollars depending on the dealer. (I charge as low as $15 dollars but I do not attend guns shows. Never have, never will) Someone will have to pay that transfer fee whether it is you or the dealer you are buying the gun from.
- If your local dealer is not at the gun show you would have to have it shipped to your local dealer which would cost about 20-30 dollars. Plus you would have to pay a transfer fee which can be 15-70 dollars depending on the dealer. (I charge as low as $15 dollars. See my FFL transfer page)
Overall this will be a pain. Buying a new gun at a gun show has never been worth it in my opinion. By the time you pay for gas and now shipping and/or FFL transfer fee it does not make sense. I am sure dealers with do ok selling used hard to find or collectible guns at Gun Shows.
I will be offering after hours appointments for certain activities including the picking up of firearms after this 72 hour delay is in effect. I know it can be hard for customers to make it one day let alone coming back a second day after the 72 hour wait. I will TRY to be more flexible to accommodate this. Since I will require transactions to be prepaid all you would have to do is come in and sign the 4473. It will be a quick process. See the appointment page on my website.
My low FFL transfer fees are still going to be that same as of right now. See the FFL transfers page on the website for more info.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/25/2024 8:30AM
CLOSED THIS SATURDAY.
USED FIREARMS ARRIVED. I WILL BE WORKING ON PROCESSING.
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/27/2024 8:30AM
Gun shops have big questions about Maine’s new waiting period law
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/07/27/politics/state-politics/gun-shops-big-questions-maines-new-waiting-period-law-joam40zk0w/
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/01/2024 7:30AM
https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/new-72-hour-waiting-period-gun-law-takes-effect-in-august/article
I have contacted James Thorne, Susan Collins, and Janet Mills about clarification of the new 72hr Waiting Period stating August 9th with no response.
I will be offering appointments outside fo business hours to be more accomodating to customers due to the 72hr waiting period. Since my business is at my residence I can serve customer better that the bigger shops. https://www.mainegundealer.com/Make-An-Appoinment-Maine-Gun-Dealer.html
Please check my hours on Google as I maybe closed some Saturdays this month. Sometimes this change does not take effect until late in the week since I don't know of any plans until last minute.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/03/2024 8:30AM
OPEN 8-NOON TODAY
FYI- Remember I am one person and sometimes I open 5-15 minutes late. I had someone come at 8am and I was overwhelmed with shipments. They stayed for a minute if that and left. I opened as they were pulling out please have patience if Google says I will be open I will be open I just might be a few minutes late. Show up at 10 min or 15 min after my open time if you are not patient I am sure to be open by then.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/05/2024 7:30AM
Invest in silver, gold, guns and ammo!!!
Let’s recap how the Harris/Biden presidency is going:
Potential Civil War:
1. Venezuela
2. England
Potential Nuclear War:
1. Israel
2. Iran
3. Ukraine
4. Russia
Potential stock market collapse:
1. US
2. Japan
I have seen a lot of price increases on accessories and ammo I received last week. The prices had settled but now things are on the rise. Due to everything going on I expect it will not get better any time soon.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/07/2024 1:30PM
UPDATED 8/8/2024 6:00PM
LD 2238 "An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases"
New advisory on 72 hour waiting period CLICK HERE
What constitutes an “agreement” under the law?
An agreement means an agreement reached between a buyer and seller for the purchase and sale of a specifically identified firearm. While the law does not expressly state that the agreement be in writing, the DPS and OAG strongly recommend that sellers maintain contemporaneous documentation of agreements so that if questions arise, the existence and terms of agreements can be confirmed. Examples of such documentation may include correspondence between the seller and buyer, written confirmation of an online or telephone order, or completion of ATF Form 4473.
Below is work in progress for my policy moving forward.
So according to the above advisory if you:
1 - Contact me via email (easier to organize) ahead of the 72 hours with the intent to purchase this will be an agreement. (my inventory is online and up to date)
Included in the email:
- Statement stating the intention to buy a specific firearm(s).
- Make, Model, and Caliber of the firearm. Also include the mfg number listed on the website so the exact firearm in the email can be identified.
- Include full name and address.
* The email cannot just state that you are coming to look.
* The EXACT firearm in the email must be the EXACT firearm you intend to buy.
* If you don't know exactly what firearm you want expect to be delayed 72 hours. You would be considered a walk in customer.
* If you change your mind expect to be delayed 72 hours. You would be considered a walk in customer.
* Phone is not acceptable because there is no way to record the conversation
* Text is difficult since there is no file folder such as email has and printing from a phone is not anything I can do. It would involve screen shots and sending files to a computer or email something I am not doing for the price I am charging for transfers.
The only problem is I will not hold the firearm unless it is paid in full but if I still have it when you come you would be all set. The only exception is if you are a known regular customer I would hold the firearm for 72 hours. To address the problem of a known regular customer and unknown customers regular customers please send me an email sales@mainegundealer.com with your name and I will add you to the Approved Regular Customer list. If you want you can do this in my shop as well you can. This is so I will hold the firearm for you if you are a regular customer.
2 - Paid up front for a firearm you ordered from me and there is a receipt.
3 - Purchased something online and you supply a printed receipt for me to keep on file with the 4473 would also this will be an agreement. The customer will have to be prepared and have a copy of the receipt sometimes they are included in the shipment but not always. This includes private online sales also. I am not going to keep charging a low price for transfer if I have to chase down receipts and have to print off receipt as this adds cost and time. If you email me a receipt (instead of printing one off) on the day (preferred) you are picking up the firearm(s) I will charge a $1.00 per receipt. Does it cost that much? No, but I have my time involved also. Remember I charge a higher transfer fee for firearms I have in stock so check inventory before you buy.
- Are a walk in customer with no correspondence you would have to wait the 72 hours. ALL FIREARMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME THE BACKGROUND CHECK IS PROCESSED. No down payments. The firearm(s) will not be held if they are not paid in full. I am not going to hold a gun(s) for 72 hours and then the customer never shows up to pick it up. A restocking fee of 10% if you paid cash or 15% if you paid card will be charged for cancelled orders. Whether it is an emergency or you changed your mind the fee will apply. I will offer appointments outside of business hours to help with this see https://www.mainegundealer.com/Make-An-Appoinment-Maine-Gun-Dealer.html
Background checks are good for 30 days. Once you leave with the firearm(s) and the 4473 is signed by the seller it cannot be used for anything else. So you have 30 days to come pick up your firearm(s) if you have to wait the 72 hours according to state law. Remember the person that filled out the 4473 has to be the one picking the firearms(s) up. The 4473 will have to be signed by the buyer and seller at the time of pick up.
Private party transfers I can see being a problem. There is no way for me to know when your agreement (sale) actual took place since it would be easy for someone to write up a receipt and back date it. The problem occurs if you advertised the firearm in Uncle Henry's (the new law requires a background check to be conducted in this case) for example that information will be available if an investigation (trace on a firearm) takes place. If they ask when did you sell the gun(s)? Who did you sell it to? How did you sell it? When did you run the ad? When did you remove the ad? Do you have a written receipt? Did you record the email or text correspondance so there is a time and date associated with the sale? If you backwards date but the correspondance shows otherwise the state could start asking questions. I do not know to proceed with avoiding the 72 hour delay this is something I have to look into further.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/09/2024 9:00AM
OPENING LATE THIS MORNING DUE TO WORKING LATE ON NEW POLICY WAY BEHIND ON SHIPMENTS. SEE GOOGLE.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/14/2024 9:30AM
I have been very busy in the shop. Dealing with this new law is a pain. I have updated my policy a few times. Open reg hours today.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/15/2024 8:30AM
IF ANYONE HAS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP AND WANTS TO WORK OUT A DEAL ON SOME GUNS & AMMO or EVEN PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES LET ME KNOW.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/20/2024 8:30AM
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF SHIPMENTS RECEIVED YESTERDAY AND THE AMOUNT OF CUSTOMERS YESTERDAY I WILL BE OPENING LATE. STILL UPDATING THE WEBSITE AND PROCESSING SHIPMENTS.
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/21/2024 11:30AM
LOT OF SHIPMENTS ARRIVING SOON INCLUDING AMMO, I rearranged the ammo sections on the category list. I hope it is ok.
See this page for more info. https://www.apphotographymaine.com/
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/27/2024 8:30AM
OPEN 9AM-3:00PM TODAY
DATE PUBLISHED: 8/31/2024 7:30AM
OPEN 8AM-NOON TODAY
DATE PUBLISHED: 9/10/2024 7:30AM
OPENING LATE TODAY. HOPING TO OPEN AT 10AM. WAY BEHIND LARGE AMOUNT OF SHIPMENTS.
DATE PUBLISHED: 9/11/2024 7:30AM
OPENING LATE TODAY. HOPING TO OPEN AT 10AM. WAY BEHIND LARGE AMOUNT OF SHIPMENTS.
Have a Great Day!
Fred
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Does the 1st Amendment apply to social media?
The First Amendment protects individuals from government censorship. Social media platforms are private companies, and can censor what people post on their websites as they see fit.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Leviticus 19:11
11 “‘Do not steal. “‘Do not lie. “‘Do not deceive one another.
Proverbs 13:11
11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Proverbs 10:9
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
Fred Emerson III
Owner
ALLSPORT PERFORMANCE INC
681 BOG ROAD
HERMON, MAINE
EST. 1997
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