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Wikipedia: Overview of gun laws by nation "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. Laws of some countries may afford civilians a right to keep and bear arms, and have more liberal gun laws than neighboring jurisdictions. Countries that 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, andRead More →

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In the United States, federal and state gun laws work together to regulate the ownership, use, and distribution of firearms. Federal gun laws, established by acts of Congress and enforced by agencies such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), create a nationwide baseline of rules governing the sale, possession, and transfer of firearms. These federal laws include background check requirements, restrictions on certain types of firearms, and limitations on who can own guns (e.g., prohibiting convicted felons, individuals with restraining orders, or those with specific mental health issues). State gun laws, on the other hand, can vary significantly from one stateRead More →