PROHIBITED PERSONS Maine is tough on illegal gun possession. If you are convicted of domestic violence, it’s illegal to possess a gun. If you are under a protection of abuse order, it’s illegal to possess a gun. If you are an illegal drug user or a convicted felon, it’s illegal to possess a gun. If you commit a violent crime with a gun, you will go to federal prison. That means prison outside of Maine. No friends. No family. No chance of parole. That’s hard time. This message is brought to you by Maine’s Project Safe Neighborhoods.