An Act To Eliminate The 72-Hour Waiting Period On Firearm Purchases

This bill repeals Maine's 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, directly affecting firearm sellers and buyers in the state. It eliminates the requirement that sellers must wait 72 hours before delivering a purchased firearm to the buyer. The key provision is the removal of this waiting period, which was previously mandated under 25 MRSA §2016. This change would allow immediate firearm transfers following a purchase transaction. The bill specifically targets the procedural delay in firearm sales without altering other gun safety requirements.