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Jun 24, 2022 · The US Congress has passed a gun control bill - the most significant firearms legislation in nearly 30 years. It imposes tougher checks on young buyers and encourages states to remove guns from...
Gun Policy in America | RAND. Facts to support fair and effective gun policies. The strongest evidence today shows that: Child-access prevention laws may decrease unintentional injuries and deaths. Permissive concealed-carry laws may increase homicides. See more facts. Latest update.
Mar 14, 2023 · Statements and Releases. Today, in Monterey Park, California, President Biden will announce an Executive Order with the goal of increasing the number of background checks conducted before firearm...
Mar 14, 2023 · The Act provides communities with new tools to combat gun violence, including enhanced gun background checks for individuals under age 21, funding for extreme risk protection orders and other...
Jun 23, 2021 · Gun dealers across the country are regulated by federal law that is enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Dealers that fail to comply with their obligations...
Sep 13, 2023 · Gun ownership is linked with views on gun policies. Americans who own guns are less likely than non-owners to favor restrictions on gun ownership, with a notable exception. Nearly identical majorities of gun owners (87%) and non-owners (89%) favor preventing mentally ill people from buying guns.
Jun 10, 2022 · Introduction. The debate over gun control in the United States has waxed and waned over the years, stirred by frequent mass shootings in civilian settings. Gun violence is the leading cause...
