GunsFinding

Maine should keep its 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases.

Since 2024, Maine has required a 72-hour wait between agreeing to buy a firearm and receiving it. The law is being challenged in court.

Bobby Charles

Republican

Disagree

“Many women have come forward saying that a 72-hour waiting period is especially egregious for them, and they need to be respected,”

Press quote · Sep 21, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026

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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:

Bobby Charles's verified accounts and sites.
- Debate recording March 24, 2026 Maine Republican gubernatorial primary debate, 'A Clash in the Queen City,' hosted by The Maine Wire/Maine Policy Institute in Bangor (How verified)
Official government sites. congress.gov, senate.gov, house.gov, govinfo.gov, fec.gov, maine.gov, state.me.us
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).

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