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Will New Mexico's new gun waiting period be effective?

New Mexico is the 12th state to require a waiting period for gun purchases. Safety experts say waiting periods can help reduce gun-related suicides, but advocates say more needs to be done.

Megan Myscofski of KUNM reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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