Permitless carry went into effect for those 21 and older (or 18 to 21 for those actively enlisted in a branch of the armed services) on October 15, 2015, allowing one to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or license in acceptable situations and locales within the state. Open carry of a firearm is permitted in sanctioned areas utilized for hunting, or competition shooting. Background checks are not mandatory when purchasing a long gun or handgun from a private seller. The Maine Revised Statutes do not demand the need for a permit in advance of buying a gun, nor is a permit to own a weapon mandated. There is no obligation to register a firearm for those residing within the boundaries of the state of Maine. Maine is a state that does not command extensive background checks or licensure to purchase, own, or carry a gun in approved places. The paperwork can be employed down the line to prove ownership should it be required to obtain a permit to carry concealed handguns. This account points out the particulars of the transaction, transcribing relevant data about the buyer, seller, and exchanged firearm. The Maine firearm (gun) bill of sale form constructs a comprehensive written understanding of the details involved with a purchase/transfer of property for an agreed-upon sum of money.
