Maine Statewide Rule
Maine Firearms Vehicle Carry Rules Statewide
Key Facts
- Statute
- 25 MRS section 2001-A
- Permitless Carry
- Age 21+ permitted
- Military Exception
- Age 18+ for military
- Officer Disclosure
- Required when carrying
- Local Preemption
- Local rules preempted
Summary
Maine permits handgun carry in motor vehicles by lawful possessors under 25 MRS section 2001-A, with permitless concealed carry available to qualifying residents 21 and older.
E. A person who is 21 years of age or older and is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm or is 18 years of age or older and under 21 years of age and is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard and is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm may have in or on a vehicle a loaded pistol or revolver.
Full Breakdown
Title 25 MRS section 2001-A governs the carrying of concealed handguns in Maine, including in motor vehicles. Persons 21 and older who are not prohibited from possessing firearms may carry a concealed handgun without a permit, including inside a personal vehicle. Active and honorably discharged military members 18 and older qualify under the same permitless carry rules. Drivers stopped by law enforcement must immediately disclose the presence of a loaded firearm. Long guns transported in vehicles must follow Title 12 hunting laws regarding loaded firearms in motor vehicles. State preemption under 25 MRS section 2011 bars municipal vehicle-carry restrictions beyond state law.
Violations & Penalties
Failure to disclose a loaded handgun to law enforcement is a Class D crime; unlawful concealed carry by prohibited persons may be charged as a Class C or D crime under Title 17-A.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep a loaded handgun in my car in Maine?
Must I tell a Maine officer about a firearm in the car?
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