Gun control
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PublishedJuly 22, 2023
Binary triggers: Here’s what to know about the device that’s worrying police
The man who fired on police officers in North Dakota earlier this month used a gun modified with a binary trigger.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2023
Maine Voices: The times have changed. Our gun laws must change with them.
As a teenager, I willingly handed over a firearm I’d created for fun when I found out that owning it was a federal offense. Why can’t we restrict the most deadly weapon of our own era?
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Maine Senate rejects House-backed bill to ban bump stocks, other gun modifications
The House voted 76-66 to pass the bill Thursday, but Friday's vote in the Senate likely means it's dead.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Maine House rejects 72-hour waiting period for firearm sales
The 73-69 vote shows the difficulty of passing gun legislation in Maine, which has a strong hunting heritage and tradition of gun ownership.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
House Republicans pass resolution to overturn new federal gun rule
The Biden administration rule, which tightens regulations on stabilizing braces for firearms, took effect June 1.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Massachusetts assault weapons ban targeted in federal suit
The National Association for Gun Rights looks to overturn the 1998 ban, which became a permanent law in 2004.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
The Maine Idea: Despite what you hear, guns do not equal freedom
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PublishedMay 21, 2023
Most of Maine’s delegation won’t even talk about an assault weapons ban
Three of the state's four members of Congress oppose a ban, mostly because they don't believe it's practical in a divided government. Only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports it.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Lawmakers clash over gun bills, but make little progress on legislation
The fate of several gun safety bills remain in limbo after split committee votes, with legislators on both sides of the aisle accusing the opposition of being intransigent.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
After red state shootings, gun control advocates see glimmers of change
The shootings have called into question Republican support for allowing more people access to weapons to stem violence and demonstrate support for constitutional rights.
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