Chief Edward Googins (Another View, Sept. 27) alleges that I made “false claims” about Question 3.

Not so, I say.

I’ll address one of his misunderstandings that’s important for voters.

Question 3 absolutely redefines the manner in which adults transfer firearms in Maine. The initiative’s definition of “transfer” is pulled from a section of Maine law about the “unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor.” Adults are not minors.

This referendum would ban the loaning of firearms, barring very specific circumstances outlined in the “Exceptions” area of the proposal. My Sept. 23 op-ed pointed out activities where law would be violated without background checks transferring ownership. I related a personal story that would be a violation.

If Googins’ understanding of Question 3 is lacking. His understanding should call into question his association’s endorsement.

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Our referendum process makes citizens legislators for the day. Make sure you understand the proposed law before voting.

Patrick Corey

Republican state representative

Windham


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