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gun law
Gun laws and policies (collectively referred to as firearms regulation or gun control) regulate the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification and use of small arms by civilians. Many countries have restrictive firearm policies, while a few have permissive ones. According to GunPolicy.org, the only countries with permissive gun legislation are: Austria, Azerbaijan, Chad, Republic of Congo, Honduras, Micronesia, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Switzerland, Tanzania, the United States, Yemen and Zambia, although several other countries including Canada and the Czech Republic, despite theoretically being restrictive, are shall-issue countries. Countries with a strong gun culture may afford civilians a right to keep and bear arms, and have more-liberal gun laws than neighboring jurisdictions. Countries which regulate access to firearms will typically restrict access to certain categories of firearms and then restrict the categories of persons who may be granted a license for access to such firearms. There may be separate licenses for hunting, sport shooting (a.k.a. target shooting), self-defense, collecting, and concealed carry, with different sets of requirements, permissions, and responsibilities.
Gun laws are often enacted with the intention of reducing the use of small arms in criminal activity, specifying weapons perceived as being capable of inflicting the greatest damage and those most-easily concealed (such as handguns and other short-barreled weapons). Persons restricted from legal access to firearms may include those below a certain age or having a criminal record. Firearm licenses may be denied to those felt most at risk of harming themselves or others, such as persons with a history of domestic violence, alcoholism or substance abuse, mental illness, depression or attempted suicide. Those applying for a firearm license may have to demonstrate competence by completing a gun-safety course and show provision for a secure location to store weapons.
Guns laws are considered permissive in countries where the authorities will provide a firearm license on a shall-issue basis to ordinary citizens who meet the legal requirements. Guns laws are restrictive when licenses are provided on a may issue basis, at the discretion of the regulating authority, often requiring the applicant to demonstrate a reason why they need a firearm. Gun laws are considered strict when it is difficult or impossible for an ordinary citizen to obtain a firearm through legal means.
The legislation which restricts small arms may also restrict other weapons, such as explosives, crossbows, swords, electroshock weapons, air guns, and pepper spray. It may also restrict firearm accessories, notably high-capacity magazines and sound suppressors. There may be restrictions on the quantity or types of ammunition purchased, with certain types prohibited. Due to the global scope of this article, detailed coverage cannot be provided on all these matters; the article will instead attempt to briefly summarize each country's weapon laws in regard to small arms use and ownership by civilians. According to a 2017 review, stronger laws regulating firearms are associated with decreased firearm homicide rates in the United States.
He did a 2+ hour seminar in Richland, Wa today. Talked about self defense laws in the state and where gun owners need to be mindful of their actions. I thought it was very informative and had some great takeaways. It was also humorous at times with his wit standing out. There was nothing boring...
Can anyone tell me what the protocol is when you submit your background check and 3 days later you pick up the firearm, then you are denied on the background. Went to OSP and they couldn't tell me whether to return the firearm to the store or keep it. I returned it out of good faith that OSP...
The 9th Circuit has ruled against California’s ban on under 21 ownership of automatic weapons.
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/court-californias-under-21-gun-sales-ban-unconstitutional?_amp=true
Why Gun law only affect the innocent.
Ordered a receiver on line that was an FFL item,
The post office tried to deliver it to my ffl on a Monday dec 27th when he is closed.
Normally they would redeliver it the next day but for some reason this was not and
It was on hold for a pick up or...
You've probably seen hundreds of memes if you haven't seen it. Its worth the watch, but there's some stuff in there that has me scratching my head big time. Lemme preface this by saying - I'm libertarian in general, and believe that if someone who has committed a crime has repaid their debt via...
New gun law house bill, by request of the Governor and the Attorney General
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2241.pdf
This is pretty bad form where I'm sitting , Looks to be worse than California
I didn't see another thread on this topic please move if...
The Washington State University assistant chief of police says he is "disappointed" after a new gun law took effect.
The law, called Initiative 1639, forbids anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing a semi-automatic rifle, according to the website of the Washington State Office of the...