gun sales
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PublishedApril 11, 2024
Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks
The rule aims to close a loophole that has allowed tens of thousands of guns to be sold every year by unlicensed dealers who do not perform background checks. Gun rights groups are expected to fight it in court.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Dozens of Maine lawmakers call on Cabela’s, Kittery Trading Post to stop selling military-style rifles
The letters referencing the semi-automatic weapons commonly referred to as assault rifles were spearheaded by Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
National gun safety group focuses on reforms in Maine
Everytown for Gun Safety is joining with Moms Demand Action and a Maine state senator to push for significant reforms in Maine to prevent more violence like the mass shooting in Lewiston.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
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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PublishedAugust 31, 2023
Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks
The bureau estimates that the rule would affect anywhere from 24,500 to 328,000 sellers.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Maine woman accused of buying dozens of guns for California gang
Two of the guns that the U.S. Attorney's Office says Jennifer Scruggs, 35, of Turner, illegally sold in California were recovered by Los Angeles police.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Visa, Mastercard pause work on code aimed at tracking gun purchases
Visa and Mastercard have previously said the new system might not have had the impact that gun-control advocates had hoped.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2023
A child-size rifle with cartoon skulls, inspired by the AR-15, raises concerns
A group of Democratic senators want the FTC to launch an investigation into the gun maker's marketing practices.