Maine has constitutional carry. If a Maniac is carrying without a permit, they have a “duty to inform.” In an encounter with the police, citizens are required to tell cops they’re packing heat without being asked. If a Downeaster has a carry permit, they can stay shtum. [Click here to check out your state’s law.] Huh? Anyway, cops are generally relieved when they see a CHL – it tells them they’re probably not dealing with a bad guy. But where do you draw the line? Should a convicted felon have to declare his criminal record when encountering police? What’s your take on firearms-related “duty to inform” laws? No biggie or an unacceptable infringement?
