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  1. Gun law in the United States. In the United States, the right to keep and bear arms is modulated by a variety of state and federal statutes. These laws generally regulate the manufacture, trade, possession, transfer, record keeping, transport, and destruction of firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories. [1]

  2. Gun laws in the United States regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition. State laws (and the laws of the District of Columbia and of the U.S. territories) vary considerably, and are independent of existing federal firearms laws, although they are sometimes broader or more limited in scope than the federal laws.

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  4. CCW is often practiced as a means of self-defense. Following the Supreme Court's NYSRPA v. Bruen (2022) decision, all states in the United States were required to allow for concealed carry of a handgun either permitlessly or with a permit, although the difficulty in obtaining a permit varies per jurisdiction.

  5. Feb 22, 2018 · This timeline outlines the most important events influencing the U.S.A.'s federal gun policy, from 1791 to the present.

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  6. Jan 26, 2023 · Published Jan. 26, 2023 Updated Jan. 26, 2023. As the number of mass shootings in America continues to rise, gun control — a term used to describe a wide range of restrictions and measures...

  7. Sep 13, 2023 · The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms, and about a third of U.S. adults say they personally own a gun.

  8. Aug 22, 2022 · Last updated Aug 22, 2022. The State Firearm Law Navigator shows where and when four types of laws have been enacted in the United States: background checks, child-access prevention, concealed-carry, and stand-your-ground laws.

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