The former Arizona congresswoman, a shooting victim who became a national figure in the debate over gun control, appears in Portland to support Question 3 on the November ballot.
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Wardens raise concerns about gun-sales background check proposal
The Maine Warden Service says ballot Question 3 could be difficult or impossible to enforce, as supporters and opponents launch ads and announce endorsements.
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Maine’s booming private gun market at heart of ballot question
Question 3 supporters say regulating private gun sales will keep weapons out of the hands of criminals, but critics dismiss it as an ineffective, ‘feel-good’ measure.
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Millions flowing into Maine to influence referendum results in November
Much of the $9.5 million came from out of state, and groups tied to the background check question took in the most.
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Most Mainers favor background checks on gun sales, poll shows
The measure enjoys strong support among women, Democrats and southern Maine residents, but opponents say it’s unnecessary.
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Both sides of gun sales referendum gear up for tough, costly campaign over background checks
Backers of ballot Question 3 to expand the requirement to most private sales are being helped by a Michael Bloomberg group, while opponents are getting assistance from the NRA.
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Both sides of gun sales referendum gear up for tough, costly campaign over background checks
Backers of ballot Question 3 to expand the requirement to most private sales are being helped by a Michael Bloomberg group, while opponents are getting assistance from the NRA.
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NRA official urges Mainers to reject background checks on gun sales
Chris Cox of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action spoke Wednesday at a Maine Heritage Policy Center luncheon.