Maine Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Maine require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Maine require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Maine require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Maine issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Maine issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Maine have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Maine have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Maine support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Maine have a "stand-your-ground" law?
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  A:

  Maine does not have a stand your ground law, and there is a duty to retreat before force for self defense can be used.

• +Q: Does Maine uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Maine have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Maine have?

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