Two more deputies fired for inaction in Florida high school shooting

A sheriff says two additional deputies have been fired as a result of an internal affairs investigation into the agency's response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that killed 17 people

Lawmakers reject ‘red flag’ gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance

The bill is one of 2 measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous people from their guns – but by different processes.

Court rejects challenge to regulation of gun silencers

The Supreme Court rejected the challenge just days after a gunman used one in a shooting rampage that killed 12 people in Virginia.

Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support

Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.

Florida deputy arrested on 11 charges for inaction during Parkland shooting

Scot Peterson faces child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury charges that carry a potential prison sentence of nearly 100 years.

Parkland shooting survivor joins Maine teens in push to pass gun bills ‘before it is too late’

David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives, visited Augusta and Portland on Tuesday as part a national tour pushing for passage of 'common sense, life-saving gun reforms.'

Second amendment sanctuary status proposed for Paris

Opposing sides on gun bills make voices heard to lawmakers

Dozens turn out for hearings on proposals to require background checks, trigger locks and gun safes, and to loosen restrictions on the use of deadly force.

‘Red flag’ gun bill draws hours of emotional testimony

Supporters said police must be allowed to temporarily confiscate guns from dangerous people, but opponents decried it as a gun grab that would violate Mainers' rights.

Maine senator revives ‘red flag’ bill to allow confiscation of guns from people who pose threat

The measure sponsored by Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth would allow police and family members to seek a court order to temporarily disarm someone in mental health crisis.