 alongside their counterparts in Vermont and Colorado, who are also trying to overturn new waiting periods. The Augusta gun show will help fund the main lawsuit because the organizer, Freedom Promotions, is turning over proceeds from the event to the legal fight. Ryan Appleby, co-owner of Freedom Promotions, says the law will hurt gun shows because prospective attendees may not want to go if they can't leave with their purchase. He says that will primarily affect rural vendors.