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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Posted inNews, Politics
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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Posted inElections, Maine
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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Gun found by kids near South Portland playground was stolen from car
The gun was found Sunday by three young girls playing in the Redbank neighborhood.
Posted inNation & World
Study looks at legal gun ownership and crime
Lawful owners commit under 20 percent of gun crimes but many don’t report stolen firearms.
Posted inNation & World, News
Philadelphia conducting experiment to save gunshot victims
The counterintuitive approach could test long-held beliefs and change practices at trauma centers across the country.
Posted inNation & World, News
Fla. woman accidentally kills mom with gun teenager brought home
Investigators say one of the teens living at the home panicked and tossed the gun into a storm drain. Deputies recovered the weapon.