Maine Electorate Greenlights 'Red Flag' Law for Gun Safety in January Vote

Maine voters approved a red flag law, allowing families to petition for the temporary removal of firearms from relatives deemed dangerous, following a tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

• The red flag law was approved by Maine voters on Tuesday as part of a referendum aimed at enhancing gun safety in response to recent violence.
• This law enables families to directly seek a judges order to remove firearms from individuals exhibiting troubling behavior, addressing mental health concerns linked to gun access.
• The approval comes two years after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, where a gunman used an assault rifle to kill 18 people, sparking calls for stricter gun laws.