Maine Expat
Regular Member
I didn't find anything in the Maine board like this so I thought I'd toss this up for the masses. If there are any errors or wrong info I submit to correction and any Mod may make whatever changes are needed.
Maybe this could be a sticky as well?
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THE STATE OF MAINE STATUTES
Vehicle Restrictions
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/12/title12sec11212.html
Where alcohol is served.
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec1057.html
When a Permit is required
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/25/title25sec2001-A.html
Info from other sources. Check the statutes for the real deal.
Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms?
Yes. Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.”
Concealed Carry
Maine is a shall-issue state, meaning concealed carry permits must be issued to each qualified applicant. Permits are valid for four years at an original fee of $35 and are issued by municipal officials. Applicants must undergo a background check and questionnaire. For persons who have been residents of Maine for at least five years, permits are issued within 30 days. For residents of fewer than five years, it can take up to 60 days for permits to be issued.
Castle Doctrine
Maine’s castle law, revised in 2007, allows for the use of deadly force in defense of person and property when it is believed that it is necessary to prevent a criminal from committing a crime on one’s property or inside their home. Maine does not have a duty to retreat. However, deadly force is justified only after the victim has warned the intruder and given him an opportunity to leave the home or property.
Pro-Gun Provisions
Open carry is permissible in Maine. However, guns concealed in the glove box of a motor vehicle are considered concealed. Unless a person has a valid concealed carry permit, he cannot carry weapons in a motor vehicle or trailer pulled by a vehicle that are ready to fire (i.e. with a shell in the chamber).
(ED, Empty chamber, mag in?)
Maine has a firearms preemption law that prevents city and county governments from enacting gun laws that are stricter than state law. The state also has a law to protect firing ranges.
Restrictions
Gun bans: None.
Waiting periods for gun purchases: No.
License or permit to purchase guns: No.
Registration of guns: No.
Places in Maine where firearms cannot be carried, with or without a permit, include:
Courtrooms
Jails
Labor strike sites
Places that serve alcohol (That are posted no firearms)
Schools
NOTE: Check applicable State Statutes for accuracy of above stated places
Source: http://civilliberty.about.com/od/guncontrol/a/Maine-Gun-Laws.htm
Also see: http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate/a/gunlaws_me_2.htm
Maybe this could be a sticky as well?
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THE STATE OF MAINE STATUTES
Vehicle Restrictions
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/12/title12sec11212.html
Where alcohol is served.
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec1057.html
When a Permit is required
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/25/title25sec2001-A.html
Info from other sources. Check the statutes for the real deal.
Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms?
Yes. Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.”
Concealed Carry
Maine is a shall-issue state, meaning concealed carry permits must be issued to each qualified applicant. Permits are valid for four years at an original fee of $35 and are issued by municipal officials. Applicants must undergo a background check and questionnaire. For persons who have been residents of Maine for at least five years, permits are issued within 30 days. For residents of fewer than five years, it can take up to 60 days for permits to be issued.
Castle Doctrine
Maine’s castle law, revised in 2007, allows for the use of deadly force in defense of person and property when it is believed that it is necessary to prevent a criminal from committing a crime on one’s property or inside their home. Maine does not have a duty to retreat. However, deadly force is justified only after the victim has warned the intruder and given him an opportunity to leave the home or property.
Pro-Gun Provisions
Open carry is permissible in Maine. However, guns concealed in the glove box of a motor vehicle are considered concealed. Unless a person has a valid concealed carry permit, he cannot carry weapons in a motor vehicle or trailer pulled by a vehicle that are ready to fire (i.e. with a shell in the chamber).
(ED, Empty chamber, mag in?)
Maine has a firearms preemption law that prevents city and county governments from enacting gun laws that are stricter than state law. The state also has a law to protect firing ranges.
Restrictions
Gun bans: None.
Waiting periods for gun purchases: No.
License or permit to purchase guns: No.
Registration of guns: No.
Places in Maine where firearms cannot be carried, with or without a permit, include:
Courtrooms
Jails
Labor strike sites
Places that serve alcohol (That are posted no firearms)
Schools
NOTE: Check applicable State Statutes for accuracy of above stated places
Source: http://civilliberty.about.com/od/guncontrol/a/Maine-Gun-Laws.htm
Also see: http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate/a/gunlaws_me_2.htm
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