Gun control
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PublishedMay 25, 2022
U.S. gun laws are getting looser, not stronger, despite more mass shootings
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PublishedMay 11, 2022
California’s ban on semiautomatic weapons for people under 21 is ruled unconstitutional
A federal appeals court does, however, allow the requirement of a hunting license for young people as reasonable for increasing public safety through 'sensible firearm control.'
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PublishedApril 25, 2022
Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office to host gun safety training in wake of 2021 shootings
The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office will host a free, two-night citizen handgun safety training at the West Bath Fire Station from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2 and 3.
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PublishedApril 11, 2022
What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?
The Biden administration is unveiling a completed rule aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Georgia bill ending need for gun license heads to governor
The bill would allow Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2022
Letter: Reader rebuts columnist’s stance on gun control
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
California bill would have citizens enforce weapons ban
Gov. Gavin Newsom essentially dares the U.S. Supreme Court to treat his proposal as it did a Texas law that allows private citizens to sue abortion providers.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2021
Commentary: We’re facing a supreme threat of gun violence
If the Supreme Court rules against licensing laws like New York state’s, then anyone who legally owns a gun might be able to carry it in public.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2021
Gun control backers want legislation, education after 2nd West Bath shooting by a child
Though a law was passed in July that changes Maine's child endangerment law, gun regulation advocates argue there's more to be done to protect children.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2021
Another View: Withdrawal of ATF nomination shows just how powerful firearm lobby remains
Even a man with exemplary credentials cannot lead the agency set up ‘to protect communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations’ and ‘the illegal use and trafficking of firearms.’
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