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Gun laws

Published
March 27, 2022

Insight: Guns in the COVID era

An expert discusses trends in gun sales and gun violence in pandemic America.
Published
November 3, 2021

Supreme Court seems ready to strike down New York gun law

But the justices also appear worried about issuing a broad ruling that could threaten firearm restrictions on subways, bars, stadiums and other gathering places.
Published
October 7, 2021

Four Northeastern states team up to share gun crime information

Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are trying to disrupt gun networks that cross state lines.
Published
September 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.
Published
August 9, 2021

Maine gun safety law hindered by medical requirement

The legislation created a process for police to temporarily take firearms away from people who are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

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Published
June 14, 2021

Maine bill would make it a crime to improperly store gun near child

The proposal would change child endangerment laws to include leaving a loaded firearm where a child can get it.
Published
April 26, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court to take up right to carry gun for self-defense

The justices said Monday they will review a lower-court ruling that upheld New York’s restrictive gun permit law.
Published
March 23, 2021

Boulder voted to ban assault weapons 3 years ago. A court this month blocked the ban.

The local ordinance was challenged in court shortly after it passed, and the lawsuit was backed by the National Rifle Association.
Published
March 23, 2021

Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Colorado mass shooting

Democrats vow to press gun control measures and a Senate vote on such bills would be the first in several years, but Democrats lack the votes to pass significant reform.
Published
February 13, 2021

Another View: A deadly reminder of workplace risks in health care

A shooting at a Minnesota clinic illustrates the kinds of threats medical workers can face.