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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 |
