Gun Rights Groups Sue Maine Over 72-Hour Waiting Period

The plaintiffs say the waiting period to buy a gun doesn’t align with the time it takes to conduct background checks.

A selection of Sig Sauer pistols at the Kittery Trading Post in Kittery, Maine, on Aug. 9, 2024. Charles Krupa/AP Photo

Gun rights groups filed a lawsuit against the state of Maine on Nov. 12 over its recently passed law requiring a 72-hour waiting period to purchase firearms.

The coalition claims that the waiting period is unconstitutional and is requesting a pause on the enforcement of the law until the outcome of the case is determined.