Maine Legislature's Gun Safety Legislation
Maine Legislature approved gun safety legislation including background checks and waiting periods after deadliest shooting in state history. Bill strengthens yellow flag law, boosts background checks, and funds violence prevention initiatives.
Key Points
- Background checks on private gun sales and waiting periods for gun purchases
- Criminalizing gun sales to prohibited individuals
- Funding violence prevention initiatives and mental health crisis center
Pros
- Improved gun safety measures to prevent future tragedies
- Support from constituents and gun safety advocates
Cons
- Some survivors and Republicans skeptical of proposed laws
- Accusations of using tragedy for political agenda