State lawmakers in Maine are revisiting gun control measures, sparked by the mass shootings that devastated Lewiston in October 2023. Among the proposals are bans on large-capacity magazines and rapid-fire devices, as advocates aim to address the concerns from emergency room doctors and students who fear for their safety in schools.
Despite last year’s victories in expanding background checks and instituting a three-day waiting period for firearm purchases, Governor Janet Mills previously vetoed a bill against bump stocks. This year, with tighter margins in the legislature, the political landscape presents significant challenges to these new proposals amid ongoing debates about Second Amendment rights and mental health implications following tragic incidents.
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