Posted on 10/26/2023 8:22:16 PM PDT by DoodleBob
…Maine is generally a safe state, with less than 30 homicides per year on average. Yet the state has a relatively high rate of gun ownership, especially relative to the rest of New England. Data show that about 47 percent of adults in Maine have a gun in their home, compared to 14.7 percent in Massachusetts.
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But Maine has some of the most lax gun laws in the country. The state does not require universal background checks, does not ban high-capacity magazines, and does not require a permit for concealed carry for those over the age of 21. The state received an F from the Gifford’s Law Center regarding the strength of our gun laws. And while some Mainers celebrate that as an indication of freedom, there are common-sense steps that can be taken to help make everyone safer without trampling on individual rights.
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Maine has a yellow flag law that allows law enforcement agencies to confiscate guns from those who are a threat to themselves or others. Unlike red flag laws, in which people can petition a court to have firearms taken away, Maine’s yellow flag law relies on a medical opinion before action can be taken.
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As we know from research, it is common for mass public shooters to make their intentions known, either through direct threat or what is called “leakage,” where they discuss plans with someone prior to the attack. These are opportunities to intervene.
Unfortunately, red and yellow flag laws are not used with much frequency. This could be for a variety of reasons, including a state’s hesitation to infringe on gun rights or a simple lack of knowledge that these laws are in place. They need to be used more often.
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Reform this! GOD given rights don’t bo2 to democracy!
That “common sense” thingy keeps on showing up in every anti-gun narrative. What a coincidence.
MSN.... “F” THAT!
perhaps their gun laws do need to be reformed ...
get rid of those red and yellow flag laws.
To much room for abuse.
How about ... commit a crime with a gun ..go to jail.
See I'm all for common sense gun law reform.
“Common sense” gun laws = No Guns For Anybody
I’m old, weak and couldn’t fight a wet paper bag.
I’ll keep my equalizers, thank you
I think they keep these stories on file and just change the dates before publication.
There are NO COINCIDENCES!
“Maine is generally a safe state, with less than 30 homicides per year on average. Yet the state has a relatively high rate of gun ownership,...”
You don’t say!
He was a psych patient, no shocker. Just like the other psychos who shot up places the past few decades. He should have stayed locked up.
Gun laws do not stop these guys from buying guns. Only jail or psych ward does.
I a sane society, this known violent schizophrenic would have been institutionalized. But nooooo.....
I think you’re right!
Maine’s insanity lockup laws need to be revisited!
So they want to implement MORE gun control laws that don’t work and criminals will disregard anyways?
Yeah...issue a gun to every law abiding citizen over 21
But not on insane people?
Was the NO armed citizen in the area to return fire?
If not, WHY NOT ?
More laws for criminals to break which is what criminals do.
Leftists are beyond pathetic.
Maine has some of the most lax gun laws in the country.
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Actually Maine gun laws are pretty mainstream.
Just the author seems quite out of line.
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