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Concealed Carry Information - Maine
Knowledge is power, wisdom is how you use that power.
It is important for Concealed Firearm license/Permit holders to understand that when they are
traveling in or through another state, that they are subject to the
firearm laws of that state. The links provided below (click on the
state name you wish to view) is for
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES only so that you can start
research of the states you wish to travel through or to. It is
in the best interest for you to verify the state laws
and to contact the proper licensing/permitting authorities of the
respective state that you wish to carry a concealed firearm; prior
to traveling to or through those states.
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NOTE:
Information in this table is current as of: |
June
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States Honoring |
Maine |
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Addition Notes
A
licensee planning to travel to
another state should consult
that state's laws or call a law
enforcement agency in that state
to find out precisely what carry
restrictions may apply to out of
state licensees. |
Info Contact Number:
(800) 452-4664
Maine - Concealed Handgun Permits
Public Law 2015, Chapter 327 (127th Legis., LD 652)
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Effective October 15, 2015, Public Law 2015, Chapter 327
(LD 652), “An Act To Authorize the Carrying of Concealed
Handguns without a Permit,” allows a person who is not
otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to carry
a concealed handgun in the State of Maine without a
permit. This law also authorizes a person to possess a
loaded pistol or revolver while in a motor vehicle,
trailer or other vehicle being hauled by a motor
vehicle.
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If an individual is carrying a concealed handgun without
a permit, he/she has a duty, when coming into contact
with any law enforcement officer during a routine stop,
detention or arrest, to immediately inform the law
enforcement officer that the individual is carrying a
concealed handgun.
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