Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Maine?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Maine honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · No permit needed for visitors 21+.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
New York is not on Maine's list of states whose resident permits Maine recognizes. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
Maine does not honor the New Jersey resident permit (New Jersey is not on Maine's list). Conditions: Only a permit from the state you live in counts. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
Yes, 21+
25 M.R.S. §2001-A(2)(A-1): anyone 21+ not prohibited from having a firearm may carry concealed without a permit (18–20 only if active military/National Guard or honorably discharged veteran). Maine State Police: 'The law applies to both residents of Maine and non-residents.' Loaded handgun in a vehicle also allowed. official source
Resident Permits Maine Honors (28)
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming
Conditions: Only a permit from the state you live in counts.
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Maine
No. Maine honors only permits issued by the holder's home state, so a non-resident permit does not count there.
Tap a permit to see why and the official source. Shown for a visitor who lives in New York; for another home state, use the coverage checker.
New York (NYPD) non-resident license (held by someone who lives outside New York)Not honored
New York is not on Maine's list of states whose resident permits Maine recognizes. official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
Maine honors only RESIDENT permits (permit issued by the holder's state of residence) of listed states; this is a non-resident permit. official source
Know Before You Go
21+ for permitless carry; prohibited places still apply (courthouses, state parks, etc.).
Can a visitor get a Maine permit? Yes. Maine issues non-resident permits.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Maine with a New York license?
No. New York is not on Maine's list of states whose resident permits Maine recognizes.
Can I carry in Maine with a New Jersey permit?
No. Maine does not honor the New Jersey resident permit (New Jersey is not on Maine's list). Conditions: Only a permit from the state you live in counts.
Does Maine honor non-resident permits?
No. Maine honors only permits issued by the holder's home state, so a non-resident permit does not count there.
Can visitors carry in Maine without a permit?
Yes for visitors 21 and older. 25 M.R.S. §2001-A(2)(A-1): anyone 21+ not prohibited from having a firearm may carry concealed without a permit (18–20 only if active military/National Guard or honorably discharged veteran). Maine State Police: 'The law applies to both residents of Maine and non-residents.' Loaded handgun in a vehicle also allowed.
Can a non-resident get a Maine carry permit?
Yes. Maine issues non-resident permits.
Official Sources
Every answer on this page comes from the 2A613 reciprocity map, built from these official state pages and checked again every night.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026. Laws change: always verify before you travel. A state where you can carry still has its own rules: places where carry is banned (schools, government buildings, airports, bars and more), magazine and ammunition limits, and duty-to-inform rules. Federal property is off limits. Inside New York City you need an NYPD license (a NY license from another county is not enough), and Washington DC honors no other state's permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
Disclaimer: All information on this page was gathered from official state websites and other public sources and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice. Gun laws and reciprocity agreements change often and without notice, and 2a613.com cannot guarantee that this information is complete, accurate or current. 2a613.com, its owners and contributors are not responsible or liable for any mistakes, omissions or outdated information, or for any action taken based on this page. Before you carry in or travel through any state, confirm the current law directly with that state's Attorney General or State Police, and consult a licensed attorney when in doubt. You alone are responsible for knowing and following the laws wherever you are. Legal Disclaimer
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