More than 80 people at the demonstration, organized by the Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action, call for legislative action to institute gun-control measures.
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Serbians hand in thousands of guns after two mass killings
Citizens surrendered nearly 6,000 weapons and 300,000 rounds of ammunition in the first three days of an amnesty. Serbia also committed to new gun-control policies.
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18-to-20-year-olds can’t be barred from buying handguns, judge rules
Attorneys on both sides of the case said they expected the Justice Department to appeal and request a stay.
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Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek
The girl suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head and was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police say.
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Stalled gun bill advances in Texas after new mass shootings
A bill in Texas that would raise the purchase age of AR-style rifles has little or no chance of actually becoming law.
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Maine Voices: Introduce strict liability insurance for each gun in America
The horrifying irresponsibility will continue without requiring payment in advance for gun ownership. It’s called insurance.
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Colorado governor signs gun control bills after massacre
The new laws are aimed at quelling rising suicides and youth violence, preventing mass shootings, and opening avenues for gun violence victims to sue the firearm industry.
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Tennessee governor signs order aimed at strengthening background checks
Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order comes two weeks after six people were shot to death in a Nashville private Christian school.
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Criminal probe focuses on school where boy, 6, shot teacher
Prosecutors in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot his teacher are investigating whether the actions of any school employees could lead to criminal charges.
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At least 1 ousted Black lawmaker to return to Tennessee House
A 2nd expelled lawmaker, Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.