Timothy went to buy a gun and obtain a hunting license so he can go on a company hunting retreat. The retreat begins the very next day and he anticipates no problems getting his license and weapon. As he arrives at the sporting goods store to buy his weapon and ammunition, he is told that there is a 48-hour waiting period before he can obtain the gun because the store is legally required to complete a background check. Is this waiting period likely constitutional?
a. No, states may not regulate their own gun laws.
b. No, gun laws are made at the federal level only to ensure uniformity.
c. Yes, because the requirement passes the strict scrutiny test.
d. Yes, because states may not infringe on the right to possess a weapon but they may enact certain limitations.
d. Yes, because states may not infringe on the right to possess a weapon but they may enact certain limitations.
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