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Lawmakers reject ‘red flag’ gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance

The bill is one of 2 measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous people from their guns – but by different processes.

Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales

The measure would have required private gun sellers to obtain background checks on buyers from federally licensed firearms dealers.

Maine House rejects giving towns ‘local control’ over guns in polling places

The legislation would have allowed towns to set their own policies regarding whether guns could be carried at public meetings or in polling locations.

Court rejects challenge to regulation of gun silencers

The Supreme Court rejected the challenge just days after a gunman used one in a shooting rampage that killed 12 people in Virginia.

Maine House rejects ‘stand your ground’ bill backed by gun rights advocates

The 78-57 vote falls largely along party lines, with Republicans supporting the measure and Democrats opposing it.

Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support

Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.

Florida deputy arrested on 11 charges for inaction during Parkland shooting

Scot Peterson faces child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury charges that carry a potential prison sentence of nearly 100 years.

Parkland shooting survivor joins Maine teens in push to pass gun bills ‘before it is too late’

David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives, visited Augusta and Portland on Tuesday as part a national tour pushing for passage of 'common sense, life-saving gun reforms.'

Divided panel backs gun background checks for private sales

While the 7-5 vote indicates the bill has an uncertain fate in the full Legislature, there is growing optimism about a compromise ‘red flag’ bill crafted by a bipartisan group.