Welcome to the home of Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence. Founded in 1999, MCAHV is actually two organizations - Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence (501c4) whose mission includes legislative and lobbying work, and Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence Foundation (501c3) whose primary mission includes education through programs like our Gun Lock Giveaway which has distributed over 23,000 locks to Maine families.
Maine needs universal background checks!
When anyone can buy a gun through a private sale with no background check - no matter how dangerous the person, no matter how dangerous the gun - no one is free from the threat of gun violence.
What Happens When ALEC Comes to Maine? Gun Bill Slammed Through Legislature
The tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin has brought to light the role that ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and the NRA (National Rifle Association) play in writing state laws across the country.
Thanks to everyone who attended the vigil on Sunday, Jan 8 that marked one year since the horrific shooting in Tucson, Arizona. A shooting where 19 people were shot, six of whom died including a 9-year-old girl who had simply gone to meet her Congresswoman.
Over 70 people including several "Silent Witnesses" attended the vigil on the steps of Portland City Hall. We had very good press coverage and hope that the vigil also lends itself to bringing awareness to the issue of gun violence.
Once a bullet is fired, there’s nothing you can do to stop it. But there are plenty of ways to make sure the trigger’s never pulled in the first place. Get involved. Help build safe communities, free from gun violence.
For more information contact: info@mcahv.org or call 780-0501
Sponsors included: Boys to Men, Family Crisis Services, Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence, Maine Council of Churches, Maine Medical Association, Peace Action Maine, Physicians for Social Responsiblity Maine Chapter, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, States United to Prevent Gun Violence
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Featured Video:
Closing the Gun Show Loophole
This video shows how easy it is for criminals to obtain guns without having to undergo a background check. In Maine, it is as easy as picking up an Uncle Henry's.