Maine’s gun laws are currently under a national microscope, with questions about how Robert Card, who had been treated for mental illness, was allowed to purchase assault weapons.
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U.S. Supreme Court to review ‘bump stock’ ban in new gun case
The justices are already considering the constitutionality of a federal law that bars firearms possession by people who are subject to a domestic violence restraining order.
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This is one loophole in efforts to block gun sales to the mentally ill
Analysis: In the 25 years since the federal background check system was implemented, about 77,000 applications for firearms purchases were denied because the applicant had an ‘adjudicated mental health’ issue.
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Auburn man denies federal gun charges
Anthony Jones is accused of making three so-called “strawman” purchases of guns from licensed dealers on behalf of other people.
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Connecticut enacts its most sweeping gun control law since Sandy Hook
Immediately after it was passed, the law was challenged in court by gun rights supporters. Connecticut’s landmark 2013 gun law, passed in response to the 2012 elementary school shooting in Newtown that claimed 26 lives, is also being contested in court.
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Maine’s gun laws couldn’t stop 2 deadly shootings this year. Are more laws the answer?
Violent incidents in Bowdoin and Westbrook have been used by advocates on both sides of the gun control debate to argue that the current laws don’t work as intended.
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Supreme Court to decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
Lower courts are also considering challenges to states’ bans on the sale of so-called assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
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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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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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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.