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Subject/Law | Long Guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
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State permit required to purchase? | No | No | | |
Firearm registration? | No | No | | |
Owner license required? | No | No | | |
Permit required for concealed carry? | N/A | No | 25 MRS §2003 | Maine is a “shall issue” state for concealed carry. Constitutional/permitless carry legislation took effect on October 15, 2015. |
Permit required for open carry? | No | No | | Open carry is permitted. |
State preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | | Local governments may restrict the discharge of firearms. |
Assault weapon law? | No | No | | |
Magazine capacity restriction? | No* | No | 12 MRS §11214 | |
NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | | |
Shall certify? | Yes | Yes | 25 MRSA §2013(3) | Shall certify within 15 days. |
Background checks required for private sales? | No | No |