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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Absolutely. You have to find some balance of being relaxed and being a paranoid nut. I do not consider some things. I don’t think it’s victim blaming really to say you need to be prepared to defend yourself even if it’s not ‘legal (cough)’ and not to think police or anyone else is going to save you if the SHTF. Just have some balance in life or at least try.
Again, I am not victim-blaming…the good people who were murdered and injured in Maine are innocent, much like the people in Gaza.
Much like the people in Gaza? I do not consider Hamas and their supporters (most of the adult population) in Gaza to be "innocent." Or did you mean the Israelis butchered by Hamas scum?
Maine has RCV for a reason...
You can now vote in-person absentee statewide ahead of the Nov. 7 election
Concur. I don’t think for a minute you are blaming the victims, but nevertheless, someone armed could have saved many lives.
Section 16. To keep and bear arms. Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.
Gotta love that last little bit.
Buncha masshole fags.
The people in Israel and Gaza murdered and kidnapped in the Hamas attacks are innocents. Hamas is the Bad Guy.
I disagree that every civilian in Gaza is guilty of crimes committed by Hamas. That’s like saying every American is culpable like Hillary for Ambassador Stevens’ murder in Benghazi.
Fair enough.
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