An Extreme Risk Protection Order law in Maine will allow both families and law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily limit someone’s access to dangerous weapons when they’re in crisis. Family members are often the first to know when a loved one may potentially pose a threat to themselves or others. Empowering families to take action, through a court, will help save lives and prevent future tragedies.

Maine’s current law failed to prevent the tragedy in Lewiston. The Safe Schools, Safe Communities initiative is a far better tool that will save lives and help keep our kids, families, and communities safe.

But to make this happen, we need your help now more than ever.

To qualify for the ballot, we need to gather 75,000 signatures. The best way to reach this goal is to collect signatures inside the polls on Election Day, Nov. 5. It's the easiest signature gathering possible with thousands of registered voters ready to sign.

We need all hands on deck. Join the efforts of fellow compassionate volunteers, and sign up to gather signatures today! Please share this important email with your friends and family so, together, we can all make history and give Mainers the tools they need to keep our schools and communities safe.