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Maine to vote on proposed red flag gun law inspired by mass shooting that killed 18
- Gun safety advocates are pushing for a stricter red flag law after 18 were killed in a shooting in Lewiston, Maine, in October 2023.
- Arthur Barnard, father of a victim, stated that a stronger law could have saved his son's life, highlighting mental health support over access to guns.
- Maine Governor Janet Mills opposed the ballot question, claiming it would create confusion and undermine safety.
- Survivors and families of victims have sued the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense for damages, arguing they could have prevented the shootings.
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Maine to vote on proposed red flag gun law inspired by mass shooting that killed 18
Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history, voters are considering whether to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns.
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