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Maine Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Permitted: No permit is needed at 21 or older, for residents and visitors alike, if you are not prohibited from having a firearm.

PermittedVerified Oct 12, 2026

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No permit is needed at 21 or older, for residents and visitors alike, if you are not prohibited from having a firearm. At 18 to 20 you need a permit unless you are on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard, or are an honorably discharged veteran of either. Permitless carry has applied since October 15, 2015.

Official source: maine.gov →

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Concealed Carry in states bordering Maine

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

New HampshirePermitted
No permit is needed to carry a handgun in New Hampshire, openly or concealed. This applies to residents and visitors alike, as long as you are not prohibited from having a firearm. State law sets no minimum age for carrying, but federal law bars most handgun possession under 18, so 18 is the practical minimum. A New Hampshire license is optional.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

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