This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.
← Where a Maine permit is honored
Which Permits Does Maine Honor?
Maine honors concealed-carry permits from 23 other states, per Maine's own official reciprocity source. See the full list below for resident-only or permit-class qualifiers.
Out-of-state permits Maine honors
- Maine honors Alabama concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Alaska concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Arizona concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Delaware concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Florida concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Georgia concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Idaho concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Iowa concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Kansas concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Kentucky concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Louisiana concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Michigan concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Mississippi concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Missouri concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Nebraska concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors New Hampshire concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors North Carolina concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors North Dakota concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Ohio concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Oklahoma concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Utah concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Virginia concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Maine honors Wyoming concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
| Permit state | Honored? | Qualifiers | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Alaska | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Arizona | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Delaware | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Florida | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Georgia | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Idaho | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Iowa | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Kansas | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Kentucky | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Louisiana | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Michigan | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Mississippi | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Missouri | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Nebraska | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| New Hampshire | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| North Carolina | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| North Dakota | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Ohio | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Oklahoma | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Utah | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Virginia | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Wyoming | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Maine State Police — Concealed Handgun Reciprocity.
Where is a Maine permit honored elsewhere? →
Maine reciprocity FAQ
- Which permits does Maine honor?
- Maine honors concealed-carry permits from 23 other states, per Maine's own official reciprocity source. See the full list below for qualifiers.
- Does Maine honor resident-only or restricted out-of-state permits?
- Yes — some states' permits are honored by Maine for residents of that state only. See the qualifiers column in the list below for exactly which states are restricted.