A new poll indicates that a significant majority of Maine voters, 79%, support proposed firearm secure storage laws currently stalled in the Judiciary Committee. These laws aim to enforce the use of locking devices or secure containers for firearms not in the owner’s immediate possession, reflecting a strong consensus across party lines with 88% of Democrats, 70% of Republicans, and 79% of Independents in favor.
Supporters, including the Maine Gun Safety Coalition, argue that secure storage is essential for preventing teen suicides and accidental harm, emphasizing that three out of four gun-owning respondents endorse such measures. As lawmakers also consider additional bills requiring secure storage of handguns in parked vehicles, the rising trend in vehicle-related firearm thefts—nearly doubling from 2016-2019—highlights the urgency for action on gun safety legislation in the state.
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