This is a collection of gun control-related sources put together by students at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine. The materials include legislative papers, scholarly publications, statistical data, and perspectives that show the diverse character of the gun control issue. These students aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of gun control measures by investigating historical context, current law, local and national occurrences, public opinion, and possible solutions. This amazing resource is an eye-opener for anybody interested in understanding the complicated dynamics underlying the gun control debate in Portland, Maine.

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Submissions from 2023

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Testimony advocating for those affected by mental illness in the landscape of American gun violence, Nels Faul

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Gun Violence Testimonies & Sources, Beckett Markosian

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Testimony, Beckett Markosian

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Testimony on Gun Control in Maine, Erik Petersen

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Mass Shooting Educational Testimony, Sara Santerre