[Sign] Protect Maine's 72-hr waiting period

Two bills could undo progress on gun safety in Maine.

Dear Jason, The gun lobby and their allies in Augusta are trying to overturn a law that reduces gun deaths by 17% every year.   Two years ago, Maine passed a 72-hour gun purchase waiting period law in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting. The gun lobby immediately sued, succeeding in delaying the law as the case winds through court.   Now they're pushing our lawmakers to overturn the waiting period entirely, despite clear evidence that waiting period laws save lives.   Two bills overturning the waiting period are about to come to our state legislature for a vote, and we need you to tell your representatives to stand up to the gun lobby and protect our safety!   Click here to send a message to the Maine Legislature saying, "Hands off Maine's 72-hour waiting period!" SIGN NOW Maine has seen a staggering 49% increase in gun death rates since 2014, and these laws have never been more important.   Many studies have proven that a "cooling off" period can help prevent impulsive acts of gun violence, including gun homicides and suicides. A 72-hour waiting period is particularly effective.    The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is fighting for the 72-hour waiting period in court, but we cannot let the gun lobby defeat the law in the legislature!    Our voices are more powerful than the gun lobby when we speak out together. Will you write your representative today?   Click here to write your representative now!   Together, we can keep Maine communities safe.   With resolve, Nacole Palmer, Executive Director Maine Gun Safety Coalition SIGN NOW Your donation will help us save lives in Maine. DONATE HERE FIND US ONLINE  Paid for by Safe Schools, Safe Communities PO Box 92, Portland, ME 04112 mainegunsafety.org  If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.