Sen. Angus King, who coauthored the bill introduced Thursday, said, ‘Our goal is simple, to save lives in Maine, New Mexico and across the country.’
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Sen. King unveils legislation to restrict deadliness of assault weapons
The Maine independent says the bill, which has been in the works for years, would ban high-capacity magazines among other things.
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Most police departments in Maine have never invoked yellow flag law
Portland calls the measure ‘cumbersome,’ but gun reform advocates hope to streamline the safety net allowing police to take firearms from people considered to be a threat.
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‘Not one more’: Brunswick rallies for gun control legislation in the wake of Lewiston mass shooting
A crowd of about 150, including Brunswick’s legislative delegation, attended a rally for gun control legislation organized by Bowdoin College students.
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Lewiston shootings inspire wave of legislation
A list of after-deadline bill requests for the upcoming session includes more than a half-dozen proposals, from tightening gun safety laws to discouraging gun-free zones.
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Our View: In the absence of gun reform, police have no room for error
Without basic checks and balances, the onus is on law enforcement agents and agencies. Too often, they are simply not up to the task.
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Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation
King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Columns, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: It’s time to admit failure – and be outraged
Do we need bloodshed in every pro-gun congressional district in the country before we wake up and ban assault weapons?
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Golden adds his voice to call for assault weapons ban as shootings reignite national debate
‘I will work with any colleague to get this done in the time that I have left in Congress,’ said the 2nd-District Democrat, who previously opposed a ban.
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Connecticut enacts its most sweeping gun control law since Sandy Hook
Immediately after it was passed, the law was challenged in court by gun rights supporters. Connecticut’s landmark 2013 gun law, passed in response to the 2012 elementary school shooting in Newtown that claimed 26 lives, is also being contested in court.