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Jodi Emerson: “I think we need to reinstate the 48 hour waiting period [for…”

Featuring: Jodi Emerson, Democratic | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 91

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Campaign 2018: Jodi Emerson (D) Candidate for 91st Assembly District

Published | Video Starts at 07:48

With school shootings, mass shootings, do we need to change gun laws? I think we need to change gun laws. I think we need to reinstate the 48 hour waiting period [for gun purchases]. not only for other people's safety, but for somebody's personal safety. I had a friend of mine who ended up committing suicide a few years ago after he bought a gun and shot himself. (07:48–07:53)

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Asserts that a 48-hour waiting period for gun purchases should be reinstated.

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