‘Red flag’ gun bill draws hours of emotional testimony

Supporters said police must be allowed to temporarily confiscate guns from dangerous people, but opponents decried it as a gun grab that would violate Mainers' rights.

Maine senator revives ‘red flag’ bill to allow confiscation of guns from people who pose threat

The measure sponsored by Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth would allow police and family members to seek a court order to temporarily disarm someone in mental health crisis.

Activists take aim at Golden for pro-gun, pro-ICE votes

Maine Democrat comes under fire from gun control group and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Jared Golden opposes Democratic bid to expand gun background checks

Maine Democrat says his district voted against same idea at the polls in 2016.

Maine Senate confirms Michael Sauschuck as public safety commissioner

A former Portland police chief and officer, Sauschuck was one of 5 Cabinet nominees to be confirmed on Tuesday, overcoming Republican criticism of his stance on gun-control issues.

Paradox for gun industry: Having allies in Washington is bad for business

Two years into a 2nd Amendment-friendly presidency, and a Senate led by Republicans, the 'Trump slump' means falling sales and complacency.

Supreme Court to take up gun rights case

The case involves a challenge to New York City's ban on carrying a licensed, locked and unloaded handgun outside the city limits.

Debate brewing over gun control bills pending in Maine Legislature

But the state's newly elected Democratic governor says she won't support a universal background-check measure that voters have already rejected at the ballot box.

Lauren LePage takes position as lobbyist for the NRA in 3 New England states

An attorney and political adviser, the daughter of outgoing Republican Gov. Paul LePage managed Shawn Moody's campaign for governor this year.

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