Firearm law is the combination of laws, regulations, and public policy that govern the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms in the United States. Although the basic rule is that guns are legal in the United States, there are exceptions to the rule, and firearm lawremains controversia...
Can ghost guns be detected by metal detectors? Yes, ghost guns, like all firearms, contain metal parts and can be detected by metal detectors, despite their lack of serial numbers. Are there legal efforts to regulate ghost guns? Yes, there are ongoing legal efforts to close loopholes that ...
It's generally legal to make a firearm for personal use without a license,according to the ATF. Some states, including New York — where Thompson's shooting happened — have additional laws related to ghost guns. What does a ghost gun look like?
Here are four cases to watch in the Supreme Court's new term: New rules for ghost guns Ghost guns are displayed at the headquarters of the San Francisco Police Department on Nov. 27, 2019.Haven Daley / AP On the second day of the term, Oct. 8, the Supreme Court will hear arguments...
Polls show Latino voters are more likely to support bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. But the state's shared experience of tragedy has also contributed to a change in how the state sees guns. Colorado has been the scene of two of the deadliest mass shootings in the ...
It is humanity’s great aspiration that all people are born equal. From “The Book of Rites”, which states that “the way of the world is public”, to Sun Yat-sen’s ideal of “the world is for everyone”, the simple idea of equality for all has been around for thousands of years...
The real problem with mass shootings involving an AR or “black gun” is the attention it draws. I do not believe for one second that “bad guns” are a cause of mass shootings any more than someone using a bus. But if the bad guy does use “bad guns”, he or she is guaranteed ...
Guns are prohibited for residents who have a felony conviction, a DUI conviction, reported mental health problems and undocumented legal status. The state prohibits guns from being brought to locations like schools, any place that serves alcohol, public parks, courts and government buildings, accordi...
Less-Lethal Legal Self-Defense Weapons Stun guns, Tasers and pepper spray are legal to purchase and possess without a license. Where Can One Carry in Ohio? Understanding where you can and cannot carry a firearm is crucial for staying compliant with Ohio’s gun laws. The state has specific ...
“Stated simply: The Court has now declared for the first time in history that the most powerful official in the United States can (under circumstances yet to be fully determined) become a law unto himself,” Jackson wrote. The majority opinion accused the liberal justices of “fear ...