Overview for Maine
While Maine does not have magazine restrictions for most firearms; firearms used for hunting are an exception. Auto-loading firearms are restricted to having 5 rounds loaded when the gun is used for hunting. Any shot gun that can hold more than 3 shells is illegal to use for hunting. It is illegal to use any automatic firearm for hunting.
A concealed carry permit is not needed to carry in a vehicle, as long as the firearm is unloaded in plain view, or unloaded in the trunk. More information on concealed carry in Maine is available here.
p>The application for a residents CCW permit can be found here The CCW permit application for non-residents can be found The application for a residents CCW permit can be found here| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $35
- Valid for 4 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Maine: $60
- Non-resident permits are valid for 4 years
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Maine.
Maine Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Maine Magazine Capacity
Maine Ghost Gun law
The Ghost gun law in Maine states the following:- Someone who manufactures, imports, sells and/or transfer an untraceable firearm is a Class C offender
- Someone who possesses an untraceable firearm is a Class D offender
- Someone who possesses an untraceable firearm inside a courthouse is a Class C offender
Someone will be exempt from these offences if he/she are
- they are a licensed dealer
- Name of manufacturer and individual serial numbers are clearly mentioned on the frame or receiver
- they maintain all related records of their untraceable firearms
Maine Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Maine?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in Maine:
Air rifle
Does Maine have a gun buy back program?
Yes, Maine has a gun buy back program.
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The program allows residents to sell their firearms to local authorities
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It also prevents illegal buying and selling of guns in the state * Allows the owners to turn in unwanted ammunition and firearms to local police-men and agents in a safe and legal way
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It also allows residents to get rid of inherited, duplicated, and old firearms for the safety of their family members
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Authorities work with local blacksmiths to break-down guns and convert them into sellable products
Does Maine have an inheritance gun law?
Maine does not have an inheritance gun law.