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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

Maine’s relaxed gun laws under scrutiny as suspected Lewiston shooter’s past revealed

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In Maine, where 18 people were killed and 13 others were injured during a mass shooting on Wednesday, residents can obtain a firearm without undergoing a background check or waiting period and there are no “red flag” laws in place.

The state, which possesses some extremely relaxed gun laws, is the site of the deadliest mass shooting to occur in the US so far this year.

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