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Maine Implements Red Flag Law After Deadly Mass Shooting

12/22/2025

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In December 2025, the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting by Robert Card killed 18 people and spurred red flag law discussions.
Card exhibited warning signs, including paranoia and threats of violence, but slipped through firearm prohibitions.
Red flag laws permit temporary removal of guns from individuals deemed dangerous.
Maine adopted a red flag law, joining 21 other states, to target high-risk individuals while preserving the firearm rights of the general public.

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Story summary

In December 2025, the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting by Robert Card killed 18 people and spurred red flag law discussions.
Card exhibited warning signs, including paranoia and threats of violence, but slipped through firearm prohibitions.
Red flag laws permit temporary removal of guns from individuals deemed dangerous.
Maine adopted a red flag law, joining 21 other states, to target high-risk individuals while preserving the firearm rights of the general public.