04/03/2026
The First District Court of Appeals of Boston has ruled in favor of the State of Maine, reversing the preliminary injunction we have enjoyed since February 2025.
Having just received this ruling today, we await the decision of counsel on how to best proceed in this matter. The 72-Hour waiting period is currently scheduled to go back into effect on April 24th. We will keep you apprised of any pertinent changes or updates as we are made aware.
The full ruling can be found on our website.
Among other absurd statements, the Court of Appeals stated,
"...we conclude that the Act (The 72-Hour Waiting Period) does
not regulate conduct protected by the plain text of the Second
Amendment. The Act is, therefore, constitutional unless
plaintiffs can show that it is abusive toward those seeking to
exercise their Second Amendment rights."
A right delayed is a right denied.
As we enter into another election season, we are reminded that in the 2024 elections a gun rights majority was missed by 200 votes state wide. 200. Across the entire state.
While our rights are inherent, we believe that as far as it depends on us, we should do everything we can to keep tyranny at bay at the ballot box. We can do that if gun owners in Maine vote.
How long must a train of abuses become before we are moved to action?
For the sake of our Republic, we hope that rulings such as these will motivate the people of Maine to seek dangerous freedom over a perception of "peaceful" slavery. Only when we are found faithful in the small things that cost us nothing, will we be found faithful in the those that will forever define us, our state, and our nation.
For Liberty,
The Gun Owners of Maine Board of Directors
