Gun rights advocates file lawsuit against Maine's 3-day waiting period law for firearm purchases

The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Bangor asserts that the new law needlessly delays exercising of the 2nd Amendment without determining whether a gun buyer should possess a firearm.

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Portland Press HeraldLean Left· 685d ago

Gun groups file lawsuit challenging firearm waiting period

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 685d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Gun groups sue to overturn Maine’s new three-day waiting period to buy firearms

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 685d ago

Maine 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases violates 2nd Amendment, lawsuit says

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Maine PublicCenter· 685d ago

Gun rights advocates file lawsuit against Maine's 3-day waiting period law for firearm purchases

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 685d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Gun groups sue to overturn Maine's new three-day waiting period to buy firearms

Bearing ArmsRight· 685d ago

Residents and Retailers Sue Over Maine's Waiting Period on Gun Sales

Human Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against Maine’s 72-Hour Firearm’s Waiting Period Law

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