Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Maine Permit
Individuals who are 21 years old and above, or 18 to 20 years old for the members of the military, or Veterans can carry firearms either loaded or unloaded anywhere in Maine that allows carrying without the need for a permit. You can also check the “Carrying without a permit within Maine” section above to […]
Open Carry Laws for Maine
Open carrying in Maine is considered legal. However, the same rule for “off-limits” places apply for open carriers. Open carry in state parks is not allowed. Check the “Personal Vehicle Storage Limitations” section to know more about carrying a firearm inside the vehicle. No regulations shall be implemented by the state and local authorities to […]
Carry Law Preemptions for Maine
The State does not allow any body to implement regulations concerning the licensing, registration, taxation, use and transportation of firearms, ammunition and other gun supplies. Any order or rule on this field implemented by any political subdivision of the state including counties, municipalities, village corporations and townships, is void, except as provided in subsection 3. […]
Maine Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Title 17-A: Maine Criminal Code Part 1: General Principles Chapter 5: Defenses and Affirmative Defenses; Justification §101. General rules for defenses and affirmative defenses; justification §102. Public duty §102-A. Military orders §103. Competing harms §103-A. Duress §103-B. Involuntary conduct §104. Use of force in defense of premises §105. Use of force in property offenses §106. […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more about the laws governing the use of knife in Maine for defensive purposes, visit this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
If there are no signs in restaurants indicating the prohibition of guns, then firearms are allowed. Carriers may sit on the bar or the bar area of the restaurant. Check the laws of your state to find out more about alcohol consumption while carrying firearms.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
The use of electric weapons and defensive sprays for self-defense is allowed by the state. To know more information about the laws that cover each weapon, check the links below: Title 17-A Part 2 Chap. 41 §1002. Criminal Use of Disabling ChemicalsTitle 17-A Part 2 Chap. 41 §1003. Criminal Use of Noxious SubstanceTitle 17-A Part […]
Maine LEOSA Information
No information about Maine is found. Visit the LEOSA section in the www.nationalcarryacademy.com for more information.
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Maine AG
No attorney general opinions and court cases related to carrying of firearms in Maine are found, but this does not mean that there are no opinions and court cases.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
Airport Carry: Augusta State Airport: Parking Lot OK. Terminal ?? ME Administrative Code 17- 229-400: .01 & .08 Training Valid for: Within 5 years of application. Time Period to Establish Residency: 3 Months Minimum Age for Permit/License: 18 Permit/License Info Public Information: NO State Reciprocity/How They Honor Other States Statute: Title 25: Part 5 Chapter […]