Can you carry in Maine with a California permit?
Yes, for eligible adults.
Maine allows permitless concealed carry for eligible adults, so no CCW license is required. Your California permit is not part of a formal reciprocity agreement, but none is needed to carry legally.
Maine entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
Maine carry rules at a glance
Constitutional carry
Yes
Duty to inform
Yes
Magazine limit
None
Minimum carry age
21+
Permits honored here
29 states
Issue model
Shall issue
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Going the other way? California does not honor Maine permits. See Maine to California.
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