Maine is a state within the U.S. and not using a crimson flag regulation to remove firearms from those that present indicators of being a risk to others — a regulation that would have protected the 18 individuals killed and 13 injured in Wednesday’s mass capturing.
U.S. Military Reservist Robert Card allegedly used an AR-15-style gun to kill 18 individuals in Lewiston, Maine. Whereas an enormous manhunt is underway to search out him, many have pointed to the state’s gentle gun legal guidelines as a serious problem.
The state does have a yellow flag regulation — the primary distinction is that, in contrast to a crimson flag regulation, it would not particularly empower relations to immediately ask a decide to order the elimination of somebody’s weapons and block them from buying extra.
On this case, solely cops can problem a request.
It is also a permitless carry state and would not have a strong background examine program … and hasn’t banned the acquisition of assault-style weapons, just like the one Card allegedly used on the bowling alley the place a youth league was competing.
As we reported, authorities say Card is a skilled firearms teacher with 2 a long time of navy expertise — and not too long ago reported “listening to voices” and threatened to shoot up the Nationwide Guard Base in Saco, ME.
There are additionally reviews he was dedicated to a psychological establishment this previous summer season and was launched.
The query individuals are asking within the wake of the bloodbath is how Card was capable of have weapons in his possession after his not too long ago reported points along with his psychological well being — with some saying a crimson flag regulation might’ve prevented the tragic incident.