Maine voters approved a ballot measure allowing family members to petition courts to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns, expanding on the state’s existing “yellow flag” law. This move comes two years after a mass shooting in Lewiston, which resulted in 18 fatalities and prompted calls for stricter gun control. The new “red flag” law, supported by gun safety advocates, allows family members to initiate the process, unlike the existing law, which only allows police. This measure has faced opposition from Republicans and gun rights groups.
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On Thursday, a handgun accidentally discharged in a Charles County, Maryland elementary school classroom after a nine-year-old student brought it to school in their backpack. No injuries resulted, and the school was subsequently dismissed early. The incident follows a similar, unintentional firearm discharge at a Virginia elementary school earlier in the week, highlighting a concerning trend of elementary school students possessing guns. Authorities are currently investigating.
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Secretary Kristi Noem’s recent X post, showcasing a law enforcement operation, drew immediate criticism for her unsafe handling of a firearm. The video shows Noem pointing the weapon directly at an officer’s head, prompting condemnation from Senator Ruben Gallego and others for exhibiting poor muzzle discipline and disregard for firearm safety protocols. Critics across the political spectrum denounced the photo op as unprofessional and inappropriate, with some highlighting the incident in the context of Noem’s past actions. The incident sparked a wider debate regarding the optics of such staged events.
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In a bizarre turn of events, a 50-year-old wheelchair-bound man accidentally shot himself in the foot. Attempting to swat a cockroach, he threw his shoe—containing a hidden revolver—at the insect. The firearm discharged upon impact with the floor, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his foot. Fortunately, the man is now listed in stable condition after receiving medical treatment.
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A seven-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his two-year-old brother after finding a loaded gun in the glove compartment of a truck. This tragic incident, which unfolded in a California parking lot, highlights the devastating consequences of unsecured firearms and underscores the urgent need for responsible gun ownership. The ease with which the seven-year-old accessed the weapon, combined with the young age of both children, paints a deeply disturbing picture of preventable tragedy.
The incident occurred while the children’s mother was briefly outside the vehicle, unloading groceries. This raises serious questions about parental supervision and the choices made regarding firearm storage.… Continue reading
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