How to Sell a Gun in Maine?
When selling a gun, all involved should be aware of state and federal regulations in place in order to ensure the law is followed in the transaction. Inadvertently breaking the law can result in unintended legal consequences that can be detrimental for both the buyer and seller. Being informed on what the regulations are in the state of Maine is crucial for both gun owners and those looking to acquire a firearm for the first time.
CashMyGuns has compiled a helpful guide for those looking t buy or sell firearms in the state. The following information was complied from Maine’s official state legislature website.
What are the Requirements to Legally Purchase a Firearm in Maine?
In order to purchase a firearm legally, the buyer must be 18 years old to purchase rifles, shotguns and ammunition. Buyers looking to purchase handguns must be at least 21 years old. No permits 
or registration are required to own a firearm in this state.
Anyone purchasing a firearm from a licensed firearms dealer must complete a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms form 4473 (firearms transaction form). This form will be maintained by the dealer. A firearms purchaser must, under the permanent provisions of the Federal Brady Law, also undergo a National Instant Criminal Background Check System check, which will be performed by the firearms dealer.
This check will indicate to the dealer whether the purchaser’s background allows for the person to complete the purchase of the firearm. If the check disallows the sale for no warranted reason, there is an appeal process the purchaser can pursue to receive the necessary clearance to complete the purchase.
How to Conduct Private Sales of Firearms in Maine?
There are no laws enacted in the state addressing how to legally conduct a private/face to face transaction of a firearm between two private individuals. In 2016, a ballot initiative was put fourth to voters to expand background checks on private firearms transactions between two non-licensed individuals. It was voted down by voters and was not adopted as law.
However, there are penalties for buyers and sellers if the firearm was sold to an ineligible person, selling a defaced firearm or selling a restricted firearm (explosive weapon, machine gun), which can result in different criminal charges including and up to a felony criminal charge.
Maine Firearm Ownership Restrictions
FEDERAL DISQUALIFICATION CATEGORIES
- Conviction (felony or misdemeanor) where the crime has a maximum imprisonment term exceeding 1 year (even if a buyer did not receive actual imprisonment exceeding 1 year).
- Warrant (felony or out-of-state misdemeanor).
- Felony pre-trial release.
- Misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence restraining/stalking/protection order mental health adjudication or commitment.
- Unlawful use or addicted to a controlled substance (including marijuana).
- Dishonorable discharge from the armed forces.
- Renounced U.S. citizenship.
- Illegal alien.
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The information contained on this website has been prepared as a service to the internet community and is not intended to constitute legal advice. CashMyGuns.com has used reasonable efforts in collecting, preparing, and providing quality information and material, but does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy, or currency of the information contained in or linked to this website. Users of information from this website or links do so at their own risk and should consult their local firearm law resources and/or an attorney when engaging in selling a firearm. The cited information in this article was obtained on 10/22/21 from www.atf.gov/file/117246/download