Maine has moved closer to becoming a state that will permit its residents to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Thursday, the Maine house approved an amendment that would allow anyone older than 21, who isn't prohibited from owning a firearm, to carry a hidden handgun. Members of the military would be afforded the same right as long as they are older than 18 years old.

Governor LePage wanted the bill to add the amendment of the military personal being 18 or older as opposed to the general public being 21 or older.

Additional procedural votes remain in the State Senate, but with support secured in both chambers, the bill is likely to end up on the Governor's desk.

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