Gun Safety Work Group

This group meets to discuss the impacts of gun violence in Maine and also to support members in their efforts for gun safety advocacy.

Upcoming Legislation related to this topic:

Thursday, March 7 at 11:30 AM – Room 438 Judiciary State House, LD 2224, PUBLIC HEARING, An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System Senator. Rotundo of Androscoggin

Thursday, March 7 at 11:32 AM – State House room TBD, LD 2238, PUBLIC HEARING, An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases Senator. Rotundo of Androscoggin

The advice from the Maine Gun Safety Coalition for these hearings is as follows: We encourage everyone to arrive as early as possible on Thursday – preferably by 8:30 am – and be ready for a long day of testimony and support. Bring lunch, snacks, and water!) Many of our supporters will be wearing orange in solidarity, so please plan your wardrobe for the day accordingly. FMI https://www.mainegunsafety.org/

Upcoming Community Conversation related to this topic: Community Conversation with Senator Chip Curry.  There will be a Conversation About Gun Violence Legislation With Chip Curry at the UU Church in Belfast on Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 PM. This is your opportunity to show Senator Curry that his positive vote on the gun bills pending this legislative session is essential. Last session, he voted against all gun bills when they came up. We hope to see you there!