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  November 11, 2024
  

  Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day

  The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.

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  July 11, 2024
  

  Last Maine gun show before waiting period law takes effect will raise money for court challenge

  Proceeds from the gun show this weekend in Augusta will be donated to an effort to overturn a new 72-hour waiting period through the courts.

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  April 30, 2024
  

  Opponents of waiting period on gun purchases vow to challenge law in court

  Critics of the new law hope to block it in court, saying it is unconstitutional. Supporters of the waiting period are confident it would be upheld.

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  July 6, 2022
  

  Medical professionals say gun violence a ‘public health concern’

  Medical professionals and gun safety advocates say gun violence an "epidemic."

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  June 9, 2022
  

  Maine Gun Safety Coalition to hold gun giveback at multiple locations

  At the Saturday event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., people can drop off guns and ammunition and gun owners can get safe storage devices.

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  June 1, 2022

  Waterville police, Maine Gun Safety Coalition to host ‘gun giveback’ day

  People who have guns or ammunition they do not want may bring them to the Waterville Police Department and eight other law enforcement locations around the state June 11.

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  April 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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  December 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.