Maine Gun Laws
Gun Laws in Maine
Maine gun laws about Child Access Prevention, Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law, Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law one must know and information these gun and the gun control laws is provided here.
- Child Access Prevention Law: Not allowed in Maine.
As per the Maine Gun Law, adults should take care about storing the loaded guns in a place that is not accessible to children mostly, or one can also lock the gun. The adult owner of a gun is criminally liable; if at all any child obtains an improperly stored, loaded gun. This law is also known as Safe Storage Law.
- Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law: Not allowed in Maine.
As per Gun Law, possession of handguns by juveniles, means under 18 is not permitted. Many states grant exceptions for guns use, but it should be used only for hunting and target practice in Maine.
- Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law: Allowed in Maine.
As per this Gun Law, it is restricted to sale or to transfer the specified guns to a youngsters normally under 18 in Maine.
General information about the gun permits and ownership license in Maine state is as:
- Sale record is not required.
- Yes, permit is required to carry a concealed weapon.
- There is a FBI NICS (National Instant Check System) check for firearm transactions.
- There is no state waiting period.
Maine Requirements For Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns
| Law |
Rifles/shotguns |
Handguns |
| Issued carry permits |
No |
If concealed, require permit |
| Owner license requirement |
No |
No |
| State Purchase Permit |
No |
No |
| Firearm Registration |
No |
No |
