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.
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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.
Press Coverage:
The Republic (Columbus, Indiana)
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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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.
