Maine carry?

[magdaddy]

anyone know where i can find a list or website saying were i can and can not carry? obvious is schools federal buildings court houses, but what about maine state museum? i called state police chiefs association and the guy pretty much repremanded me for carrying at all! he said not public places? help please i dont want to be some horny state troopers bullseye!

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[sigmanluke]

Really, no public places?!?! Doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose?!

[gilraen]

Ummm -- "horny state trooper"?
Or did you mean "ornery state trooper"?


Anyway, I'd take that piece of advice with a LARGE grain of salt.
Search for Maine's state laws on the subject, and/or check out handgunlaws.us.

Good luck.

[highvoltage]

anyone know where i can find a list or website saying were i can and can not carry? obvious is schools federal buildings court houses, but what about maine state museum? i called state police chiefs association and the guy pretty much repremanded me for carrying at all! he said not public places? help please i dont want to be some horny state troopers bullseye!

Try: http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/maine.pdf

While not the definitive legal resource, it's a good place to start. Hope this helps.

[Pro2A]

From what I know (since I carry in Maine quite often), schools, courthouses, federal buildings etc... the basic stuff is off limits. You are ok in restaurants with alcohol, bars, hospitals, state parks (except one upstate, I'm not sure which one tho).

Maine Concealed Carry Permit Information

They are pretty laid back up there.

[highvoltage]

From what I know (since I carry in Maine quite often), schools, courthouses, federal buildings etc... the basic stuff is off limits. You are ok in restaurants with alcohol, bars, hospitals, state parks (except one upstate, I'm not sure which one tho).

Maine Concealed Carry Permit Information

They are pretty laid back up there.

Almost as laid back as NH.

[rmodel65]

i believe GA has reciprocity with maine now too. one day if i go on a road trip that will come in handy:P

[Spike32]

As of today, Maine only has reciprocity with Minnesota. The Maine concealed website has a PDF copy of their concealed carry handbook you can download...you know, the one you were supposed to have read before you applied for your permit.

[halfcrazy]

as stated above Maine is pretty laid back no federal buildings etc. carry in bars or restaurants is OK as long as you stay under legal limit on alcohol .08 i believe
Where in Maine are you at?

[highvoltage]

As of today, Maine only has reciprocity with Minnesota......

Actually, it's the states below (from Maine Concealed Carry Permit Information )

Honors ME Permit:
Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont

... and Michigan (resident permit only).

[T Bone]

Actually, it's the states below (from Maine Concealed Carry Permit Information )

... and Michigan (resident permit only).

Your info is incorrect. That lists the States that honor the Maine permit. That is NOT the same thing as reciprocity, which is when each State honors the other's permits. As an example, Maine does NOT honor my Michigan permit (license actually). But Michigan honors ALL other States permits (must be a resident of issuing State).

Per Hangunlaw.US, from the Main page, I found this quote

Maine does not honor any other states Permits/Licenses at this time.

So there is no reciprocity. But I think the OP was wondering about where he could carry in the State.

To the OP, not surprising the Cheifs Assn. gave you the cold reception, nationwide the Chiefs of Police association is one of the Brady Bunch's biggest friends. And calling the police themselves is never a good place to research law either. If the Attny. General of the State will not provide the information (some refuse as they see potential conflict where they may be involved in a prosecution), then read the law yourself or consult an attorney. Always good when folks here or a site like Handgunlaw.US (a great resource, but not the last word) can point you to the actual law.

[magdaddy]

horny ornery same dang thing i had a young trooper decide he need to harrass me on the highway cause i was driving a tuned euro import. i DID read pamphlet police chief gave me and id doesntly clearly state where i can and cant carry. half crazy i live in lisbon falls

[WC145]

http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/CFP%20Booklet.pdf

Here's what the State has to say about it. Remember, google is your friend!