Maine Gun Safety Coalition
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PublishedApril 25, 2022
Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office to host gun safety training in wake of 2021 shootings
The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office will host a free, two-night citizen handgun safety training at the West Bath Fire Station from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2 and 3.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2021
Sagadahoc police launch gun safety program in light of unintentional shootings by children
Nationwide, 25% of all gun owners reported storing all of their guns in an unlocked location in their home, and 4.6 million minors live in homes with loaded, unlocked firearms, according to a national nonprofit.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2021
Gun control backers want legislation, education after 2nd West Bath shooting by a child
Though a law was passed in July that changes Maine's child endangerment law, gun regulation advocates argue there's more to be done to protect children.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2021
After Sen. King voices skepticism, Biden drops nominee for ATF chief
A spokesman for King says the independent voiced concerns about the controversial pick of David Chipman, who was a gun-safety advocate and critic of the National Rifle Association.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2021
What does ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’ actually mean? Absolutely nothing.
Try as they might to fight for local gun-rights refuges, proponents are firing blanks.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2020
Bill Nemitz: As the fools in Washington speak, the guns in Maine multiply
Trump administration official Michael Caputo needs a time out. So do Mainers who are frantically stocking up on firearms.