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Maine concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 21+. 21+ (18+ with qualifying military status) not prohibited from possessing firearms. Tell officers you are carrying during a stop.
Permit types
- Concealed handgun permit
Issuing agency and how to apply
Maine State Police
Residents apply to their municipal officials or Maine State Police; non-residents apply to Maine State Police.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- Check with Maine State Police
- Eligibility
- Check with Maine State Police
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $50
- Non-resident (new)
- $80 (since September 24, 2025)
- Renewal
- $35 resident; $80 non-resident
Training requirements
Proof of a handgun safety course within the past 5 years (or another accepted demonstration of knowledge) (25 M.R.S. 2003).
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- Residents: 30 days (60 if less than 5 years in Maine)
- Valid for
- 4 years
Non-resident permits
Available to non-residents.
Reciprocity
Maine honors resident permits from the states on Maine State Police's list, subject to conditions.
Sources
- www.legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/25/title25sec2003.html
- www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses-permits/concealed-carry-maine
- www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses-permits/concealed-carry-maine/reciprocity
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.