Tag: Gun

Maine’s deadliest shooting spurs additional gun control proposals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Democrats in the Maine Legislature unveiled sweeping gun violence measures on Wednesday including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, adding to firearm bills and mental health spending already proposed by the governor after the deadliest shooting in the state history. Senate President Troy Jackson said lawmakers are not interested […]

Gun rights group to hold inaugural summit in Knoxville

Gun Owners of America will be hosting its inaugural advocacy and leadership summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, this summer and said every attendee will be allowed to carry their personal firearm. The no-compromise gun rights group will have its event beginning Aug. 16 and expects more than 25,000 people to attend speeches from gun rights leaders, […]