California Gun Rights Advocates Sue the State Over 10-Day Waiting Period to Buy Firearms

California Gun Rights Advocates Sue the State Over 10-Day Waiting Period to Buy Firearms
A sign is posted at the Martin B. Retting Inc. gun store in Culver City, Calif., on March 24, 2020. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Elizabeth Dowell
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The Firearms Policy Coalition filed a lawsuit in a San Diego federal court challenging California’s 10-day waiting period for gun purchases, the group announced on May 2.

The lawsuit argues that individuals who pass background checks without any prior criminal records should be allowed to immediately retrieve their firearms after purchase to be used for self-defense and other lawful purposes (pdf).
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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