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DOJ opens probe into New Jersey city's gun permit delays

The Daily Caller reports the Justice Department wants to learn whether claims of unconstitutional delays in the city's firearm permitting are true; the paperwork presumably remains pending.

On air: Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on The Five O'Clock
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Justice Department has opened an investigation into a New Jersey city's firearm permit process, with officials saying they want to learn whether allegations of unconstitutional delays are true, according to The Daily Caller.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the question is how long a permit takes, and the answer might be a lot longer than the line at the DMV.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPaperwork waiting on paperwork. The investigation will probably take just as long.

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