A coalition of firearm proponents, including licensed San Diego-area gun dealers, announced a lawsuit Thursday against California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and the state Department of Justice, alleging it unlawfully extended firearm waiting periods from 10 days to up to 30 days.
The lawsuit alleges that Becerra’s Bureau of Firearms began delaying waiting periods on background checks for prospective firearm purchasers in April, due to apparent staffing reductions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The practice delayed “tens of thousands” of transactions across the state, in violation of state law, the plaintiffs allege.
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