Undetectable firearms prohibited

17-A M.R.S. § 1060, under WEAPONS.

17-A M.R.S. § 1060

1. Definition. As used in this section, "undetectable firearm" means a firearm that can operate while in a form that is not as detectable as a security exemplar, as defined in 18 United States Code, Section 922(p)(2)(C), and that is constructed of 3.7 ounces of material type 17-4 PH stainless steel in a shape resembling a handgun, as defined in 18 United States Code, Section 921(a)(30).

2. Undetectable firearms prohibited. A person may not:

A. Manufacture or cause to be manufactured within this State, import into this State or offer or expose for sale, sell or transfer an undetectable firearm; or [PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]

B. Intentionally or knowingly possess an undetectable firearm. [PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]

3. Violations. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. A person who manufactures or causes to be manufactured within this State, who imports into this State or who offers or exposes for sale, sells or transfers an undetectable firearm commits a Class C crime. [PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]

B. A person who intentionally or knowingly possesses an undetectable firearm commits a Class D crime.