A child holds a sign that reads "enough is enough" during a moment of silence at a gathering of activists, gun reform organizations and supporters at the State House in Augusta on Wednesday.
Judi Richardson, left, hugs Arthur Barnard, who lost his son Artie Strout in the Oct. 25 mass shootings in Lewiston, after Barnard spoke at a news conference on the opening day of the legislative session Wednesday. Richardson's daughter, Darien Richardson, died from complications resulting from gunshot wounds in 2010.
Gun reform activists and supporters fill the stairs at the State House as lawmakers return for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature on Wednesday in Augusta. Gun rights activists were also present at the State House.
Gun safety supporters stand outside the House of Representatives' chamber at the State House on Wednesday.
Gun rights advocates hold signs among the gun reform and gun safety supporters at the State House on Wednesday in Augusta.
Demonstrators hold a moment of silence Wednesday at the Maine State House in Augusta.
People hold signs for and against increased gun regulations during a news conference Wednesday in Maine State House's Hall of Flags.
A long line for security screening wraps around the Maine State House on Wednesday in Augusta.
People hold signs for and against increased gun regulations before a news conference Wednesday at Maine State House in Augusta.
Arthur Barnard speaks to a large group of activists, gun reform organizations and supporters gathered at the State House as lawmakers return for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature on Wednesday. Barnard’s son Arthur Strout was one of 18 people killed in the Lewiston mass shootings in October.
Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, listens as the Lewiston High School Chamber Singers perform the National Anthem in the Senate Chamber on the opening day of the legislative session Wednesday.
After speaking, Arthur Barnard, who lost his son Artie Strout in the Oct. 25 mass shootings in Lewiston, turns around and shows a photo of his late son on his hoodie.
Members of the House of Representatives stand to clap for Lewiston first responders at the State House as lawmakers return for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature on Wednesday.
Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross reads out the names of the 18 people who died in the Lewiston mass shootings, at the State House as lawmakers return for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature on Wednesday.
Rep. Suzanne Salisbury of Westbrook, center, and Rep. Erin Sheehan of Biddeford, during a moment of silence for the victims of the Oct. 25 mass shootings in Lewiston.
First responders from the Lewiston area applaud as they and their chiefs are recognized by the House of Representatives at the State House on Wednesday.
Rep. Lydia V. Crafts of Newcastle observes a moment of silence for the victims of the Oct. 25 Lewiston mass shootings.
Kristen Cloutier, who represents Lewiston in the Maine House of Representatives, wipes her eye as Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross reads the names of the 18 people who died in the Lewiston mass shootings, at the State House as lawmakers return for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature on Wednesday.
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