Colorado’s 72-Hour Gun Purchase Waiting Period Is Subject of New Lawsuit

Gun rights groups claim a waiting period not in line with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bruen and would endanger, rather than protect people.

Guns are displayed for sale at Dragonman's shooting range and gun store east of Colorado Springs, Colo., on July 20, 2014. Brennan Linsley/AP Photo

The Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) is suing Colorado Gov. Jared Polis over a law mandating a 72-hour waiting period for gun transfers.

The law is meant to prevent suicides, shootings in domestic violence situations, and other criminal acts.