Maine Expat
Regular Member
I know this has come up in the past, but my feeble memory isn't what it once was. With a couple new folks coming in I thought perhaps we could put something up here (and STICKY it?) for quick reference.
Open Carry (OC) in Maine
-OC is LEGAL
-NO Permit required
-NO age limit to OC
-Permit is only required to carry a LOADED firearm in a vehicle.
-Unless posted-OC is legal where alcohol is consumed.
Maine Statutes
Title 12 ss 11212 -Motor Vehicles
Title 17a ss1057 -Bars, Pubs, etc.
Title 25 ss2001 -Threatening Display/Concealed Carry
Title 25 ss2011 -State Preemption Law
Open Carry (OC) in Maine
-OC is LEGAL
-NO Permit required
-NO age limit to OC
-Permit is only required to carry a LOADED firearm in a vehicle.
-Unless posted-OC is legal where alcohol is consumed.
Maine Statutes
Title 12 ss 11212 -Motor Vehicles
Title 17a ss1057 -Bars, Pubs, etc.
Title 25 ss2001 -Threatening Display/Concealed Carry
Title 25 ss2011 -State Preemption Law
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