Maine Implements 72-Hour Waiting Period for Gun Purchases

New law aims to reduce gun violence and suicides following Lewiston mass shooting.

The 72-hour waiting period became effective Friday, requiring buyers to wait three days before obtaining a firearm.
Gun safety advocates believe the law will save lives by providing a cooling-off period for those in crisis.
Critics argue the law is arbitrary and will not prevent suicides or illegal gun access.
The waiting period is part of a series of new gun laws passed after the Lewiston shooting that killed 18 people.
Gun retailers express concerns about the impact on sales, especially during Maine's tourist season.