Dozens of people testified for and against a pair of bills that include expanding background check requirements to advertised private firearms sales and a 72-hour waiting period on purchases.
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Democrats launch push to pass gun safety bills in response to Lewiston shooting
Public hearings begin on gun safety bills that would ban bump stocks, institute a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases and expand background checks to advertised private sales.
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Gov. Mills proposes expanding background checks, strengthening gun laws after Lewiston mass shooting
The governor used her State of the State address to call for measures ‘true to our culture,’ including a more robust yellow flag law and creating a felony for people who sell firearms to those prohibited from having them.
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National gun safety group focuses on reforms in Maine
Everytown for Gun Safety is joining with Moms Demand Action and a Maine state senator to push for significant reforms in Maine to prevent more violence like the mass shooting in Lewiston.
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Guns, housing, budget among top issues as Maine Legislature starts second session
Lawmakers return to the State House on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature.
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After Lewiston shootings, gun control is a serious campaign issue in Maine
Candidates for U.S. House, U.S. Senate differ on best approach to guns
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Opinion: Faced with record gun violence, I’m calling for more than prayers
God’s directive is clear: Thou shalt not kill. It’s time for us to make that happen by banning assault weapons.
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Opinion: In the wake of Lewiston, time to activate our thoughts and prayers
Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops continue to sell AR-style rifles. We’re asking them to stop.
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Faith groups meet outside Cabela’s in Scarborough to protest semi-automatic rifle sales
About 50 people met Saturday to call for restrictions on the sale of AR-style rifles in the wake of the Lewiston massacre – the nation’s deadliest mass shooting this year.
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Collins’ stance on King’s firearms bill could be key to broader support
As a moderate Republican from a state that just experienced the nation’s worst mass shooting this year, Maine’s senior senator could help win over members of her caucus and gun rights advocates.