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Gun safety advocates turn in signatures to force fall referendum on red flag law

by Rachel Ohm January 23, 2025October 21, 2025

The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures in an effort to put the measure on the ballot in November.

Maine, Politics

Republican proposal would repeal 72-hour wait on firearms purchases

by Rachel Ohm January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham is sponsoring a bill that would repeal the waiting period approved by lawmakers last year in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston.

Maine, News

State asks judge to deny request for pause of Maine’s new gun waiting period

by Daniel Kool January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

A group of firearms advocates filed a lawsuit challenging the 3-day waiting period in November, arguing that the new law violates the U.S. Constitution.

Maine, News, Politics

CEO killing renews call to ban ghost guns in Maine

by Randy Billings December 12, 2024December 13, 2024

Similar bills restricting untraceable firearms have failed in the Democratic-controlled Legislature, but the political ground has shifted since last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.

Maine, Politics

Gun rights advocates file lawsuit challenging 72-hour waiting period

by Randy Billings November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Maine’s new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases was expected to face a court challenge similar to those playing out in other states.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day

by Randy Billings November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.