The short barreled rifle permit and the suppressor permit are firearms permits required by federal law. The SBR permit is required to alter any rifle so that has a barrel less than 16 inches long or an overall length of less than 26 inches. The suppressor permit -- often called a silencer...
A short-barreled rifle or SBR is legally defined as a “shoulder-fired, rifled bore” firearm with a barrel shorter than 16 inches or a firearm that has an overall length of fewer than 26 inches. An SBR is considered a Title 2 restrictedfirearm. It falls under the 1968 Gun Control Act ...
In the absence of strong federal laws around BB and pellet guns, states have stepped in to try to implement regulations. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia currently regulate the sale and possession of non-powder guns. Thirteen states – including New York, Wisconsin and California...
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Some states require that you use an FFL no matter what. Even if you are two locals, you must process your sale through an FFL — that’s how it is for me in California. Every sale must go through an FFL, period. Bottom line — if you want to sell a gun to someone that is not...
Individuals over the age of 21 can buy a handgun, rifle, or shotgun ammunition. Who cannot buy or legally own ammunition: Anyone under the age of 21 cannot buy handgun ammunition. Fugitives from justice. People who are addicted to narcotics or controlled substances. This includes medical and ...
In California and some other states, you can be liable if your firearm is stolen and you did not own a safe [source: 6mmBR]. Gun Safe Features Space is only a starting point. There are several other considerations when buying a gun safe. Dial vs. Electronic Lock: A dial or combinati...
Check the laws in your state. In Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts and New Jersey, you must have a license to own any kind of firearm. In California, Connecticut, Iowa, Michigan, New York, North Carolina and Rhode Island, you must have a license to own a handgun. ...
Ed Collom, a University of Southern Maine sociologist who has studied local currencies, says they encourage people to buy locally. Merchants, hurting because customers have cut back on spending, benefit as consumers spend the local cash. “We wanted to make new options available,” says Jackie ...
The inaugural DII football championship in 1973 was held in Sacramento, California. Louisiana Tech defeated Western Kentucky 34-0. How has the DII football championship changed since 1973? For the most part, the tournament hasn’t changed. It has long been a single-elimination tournament, pi...