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Seven-Day Constitutional Waiting Period for Firearm Sales

Seven-Day Constitutional Waiting Period for Firearm Sales

Seven-Day Constitutional Waiting Period for Firearm Sales

Drafted by Killian Yates — March 29, 2025

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What This Policy Actually Does

This proposed constitutional measure doesn't “take guns”—it protects the right to bear them with the same forethought and respect we give to adopting a child, buying a car, or signing a mortgage. By ensuring a seven-day cooling-off period between purchase and transfer, we reduce impulsive acts while respecting ownership rights.

The goal is **not** to delay responsible gun ownership, but to insert a constitutional, non-partisan pause that allows background checks to complete, mental health crises to stabilize, and straw purchases to be identified. Constitutional rights carry immense power—and immense responsibility. This proposal honors both.

When This Could Have Saved Lives

  • Parkland Shooting (2018): The shooter legally purchased the weapon days before using it, with red flags already raised. A mandatory waiting period could’ve bought time for intervention.
  • Sutherland Springs, TX (2017): The shooter passed a background check only because the military failed to report disqualifying charges. A pause could’ve enabled further discovery.
  • Domestic Violence Incidents: Firearms purchased in the heat of a dispute have led to many fatal outcomes. The proposal gives time for conflict de-escalation or legal intervention.

This amendment is written **by a Constitutionalist, not a gun control lobbyist**—it doesn’t ban, seize, or prohibit ownership. It simply acknowledges that like all liberty, the right to bear arms must be protected not just from government overreach, but also from impulsive misuse and preventable tragedy.

Published on: March 29, 2025

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