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Maine Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Permitted: No permit is needed. You may keep a loaded pistol or revolver in a vehicle if you are 21 or older and not prohibited from having a firearm.

PermittedVerified Oct 12, 2026

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No permit is needed. You may keep a loaded pistol or revolver in a vehicle if you are 21 or older and not prohibited from having a firearm. At 18 to 20 you qualify only if you are on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard, or are an honorably discharged veteran of either.

Official source: maine.gov →

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Transporting Firearms in states bordering Maine

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

New HampshirePermitted
In New Hampshire, anyone 18 or older who is not prohibited may carry a loaded handgun in a private vehicle without a license or permit.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

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