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8. Satire aside, if someone threatens your life or your family, sometimes you really do need a gun right away

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 06:34 PM

Aug 20

And the vast majority of the time that can be done because the computerized background check is instant.

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US appeals court blocks New Mexico's 7-day waiting period on gun purchases [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 20 OP

7-days? Justice Brandeis Aug 20 #1

5 days? But I'm mad now! maxsolomon Aug 20 #7

999 times out of 1,000, that is not the case. maxsolomon Aug 20 #9

There's a way around this. mwooldri Aug 20 #2

The USPS has equipment to run packages through X-ray machines BumRushDaShow Aug 20 #3

Even better! mwooldri Aug 20 #5

But watch what will happen in the future BumRushDaShow Aug 20 #6

7 days? But I'm mad now!! PSPS Aug 20 #4

LOL, I didn't scroll down to see you'd posted this perfect rejoinder. maxsolomon Aug 20 #10