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.
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King’s bill to regulate assault-style weapons supported by White House, criticized by NRA
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.’
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inTimes Record
‘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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
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?