Maine Gun Laws

No
Yes
Yes, with restrictions
Current

Maine is a “Shall Issue” state because of reciprocity with other states. If you’re 21 you’re not required to have a permit, as long as you’re legally allowed to have a handgun. Permits are still available for residents who wish to travel out-of-state and non-residents. Applications are handled at the state level by the Maine State Police.

 Maine Gun Laws Quick Facts 

             Open Carry Permitted? 
             Yes
        
             Carry In Vehicle? 
             Yes 
        
             Carry In State Park? 
             Yes 
        
             Carry In Restaurants? 
             Yes 
        
             Constitutional Carry? 
             Yes 
        
             No Weapon Sign Enforced? 
             Yes 
        
             Must Notify Officer? 
             Yes

Maine CCW Reciprocity List

States Honoring CCW

            Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wyoming

          

States NOT Honoring CCW

            California
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
Rhode Island
Washington

Honors These States CCW Permits

            Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Virginia
Wyoming

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Reciprocity Agreements In Maine

Maine: Where Is CCW Allowed?

Places Allowed

State and national forests
Road side rest areas
Vehicle
All areas of the state – except those listed below

Places Not Allowed

Courthouses
State Parks
Acadia National Park
Schools
State Capitol area
Private property when prohibited by the property owner
Establishments licensed for on-premises consumption of liquor, if the premises are posted. Note that even if there is no posted prohibition, it is illegal to carry on these premises while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Labor disputes and strikes
Baxter State Park
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.

Maine: Conceal Carry Laws

Open Carry

Yes

Without a Permit/License Open carrying a handgun without a permit/license in Maine is legal but not common in cities. You cannot open carry in State Parks.

Carry In Vehicle

Yes

Without a Permit/License Any person in Maine older than 21 years (18 – 20 if in the military) who can legally own a firearm can carry a loaded, concealed handgun in a motor vehicle without a permit/license.

Carry In State Parks

Yes

If you are a resident of Maine then you are permitted to conceal carry firearms in state parks, state forests, and roadside rest areas. Wildlife management areas are off limits and it is illegal to open carry in state parks.

Carry In Restaurants

Yes

IF NOT POSTED – In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol “Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.

Constitutional Carry

Yes

No Weapon Signs Enforced

Yes

Maine gun laws give “No Weapons” signs force of law. There are legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs.

Must Notify Officer

Yes

Must Inform Officer on Contact By Law No License – Under Maine gun laws if you are carrying under permitless carry you must inform law enforcement immediately you have a concealed firearm. With license – If you have a permit/license that Maine honors then you do not need to inform law enforcement you are carrying a firearm. You are required to present your permit/license and ID when requested to do so.

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