Much of the $9.5 million came from out of state, and groups tied to the background check question took in the most.
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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.
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Another View: Opponent’s op-ed misconstrues impact of proposed Maine background check initiative
Question 3 will keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people – it won’t ban the lending of firearms or outlaw classified ad gun sales, says the head of the Maine police chiefs’ association.
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Another View: Rep. John Martin wrong about referendum’s limits on gun repair
Question 3 would not require a background check on a gun owner dropping off a firearm at a gunsmith’s shop.
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Commentary: Question 3 is too broadly written, Windham lawmaker says
The ballot question promises to make traditionally lawful acts criminal in Maine.
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Another View: Vote against Question 3 this November
The so-called universal background check is an attempt to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
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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.
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Our View: Study shows real issue behind call for instant gun checks
Question 3 on the Maine ballot asks whether it serves public safety to have such a large hole in the law.
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M.D. Harmon: Just a little logic essentially shoots Question 3 full of holes
Out-of-state supporters of the background check measure are trying to compromise the Second Amendment.
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Another View: Maine gun referendum would outlaw activities that are already illegal
Gang members and drug dealers shouldn’t be expected to obey the background check law, either.