Maine Voices: The times have changed. Our gun laws must change with them.

As a teenager, I willingly handed over a firearm I’d created for fun when I found out it was a federal offense. Why can’t we ban the most deadly weapon of our own era?

Our View: Once again, gun rights win out over everything else

The Maine Senate missed an opportunity to make the state a little safer by implementing background checks on private firearm sales.

Maine Senate rejects House-backed bill to ban bump stocks, other gun modifications

The House voted 76-66 to pass the bill Thursday, but Friday's vote in the Senate likely means it's dead.

Maine House rejects 72-hour waiting period for firearm sales

The 73-69 vote shows the difficulty of passing gun legislation in Maine, which has a strong hunting heritage and tradition of gun ownership.

House Republicans pass resolution to overturn new federal gun rule

The Biden administration rule, which tightens regulations on stabilizing braces for firearms, took effect June 1.

Massachusetts assault weapons ban targeted in federal suit

The National Association for Gun Rights looks to overturn the 1998 ban, which became a permanent law in 2004.

Douglas Rooks: Despite what you hear, guns do not equal freedom

Most of Maine’s delegation won’t even talk about an assault weapons ban

Three of the state's four members of Congress oppose a ban, mostly because they don't believe it's practical in a divided government. Only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports it.

Lawmakers clash over gun bills, but make little progress on legislation

The fate of several gun safety bills remain in limbo after split committee votes, with legislators on both sides of the aisle accusing the opposition of being intransigent.

Our View: The wrong compromise on guns will invite more violence

With background checks, waiting periods and prohibition of sale or transfer of guns where necessary, the Legislature has an opportunity to get it right. Will it?