Maine Passes Nondiscrimination Against Gun Owners in Public Housing Bill
By Jenn Jacques
The state of Maine has leveled the playing field for public subsidized housing residents when Governor Paul LePage signed the “Act To Ensure Nondiscrimination against Gun Owners in Public Housing” into law today.
The bill, which was backed by the NRA, prevents landlords from prohibiting firearm possession by law-abiding tenants who live in public housing.
From the NRA:
“Law-abiding gun owners should not be denied their Second Amendment rights just because of their economic status or street address,” said Chris Cox, executive director of NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “The right of self-protection is fundamental, and now public housing residents throughout Maine will not be denied that right.”
An Act To Ensure Nondiscrimination against Gun Owners in Public Housing was introduced after Harvey Lembo, a retired Maine lobsterman living in a public housing community, sued his landlord for threatening to evict him after he lawfully used a firearm to repeal a home invasion. Mr. Lembo’s apartment had been burglarized five times in the previous six years. Fearing for his safety, Lembo purchased a firearm and needed to use it when attacked less than 24 hours later. His landlord then demanded Lembo either surrender his rights or find another place to live.
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Source:: Bearing Arms
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