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The current collection of federal firearms laws may be thought of as a regulatory floor that sets out, at the federal level, the minimum requirements for lawful manufacture, sale, and possession of firearms.
26 Σεπ 2024 · Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris are announcing a new Executive Order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills and combat the emerging threats of...
20 Ιουν 2023 · Federal law establishes a framework for background checks but leaves many transfers unregulated. Under federal law, individuals seeking to purchase a firearm from a federal firearms licensee (FFL) must pass a background check (18 U.S.C. § 922).
25 Μαρ 2019 · The two principal federal firearms laws currently in force are the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) and the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), as amended. The NFA was the first major piece of federal legislation regulating the sale and possession of firearms.
Summary of Federal Firearms Laws—October 2023 . Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Person . Possession of a firearm by a "prohibited person" is illegal. Under 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g) there are nine categories of prohibited persons. Generally, they include: felons; fugitives; unlawful users of or addicts to a controlled substance;
11 Απρ 2024 · The federal gun background check system is one of the best tools we have to keep guns out of the hands of individuals prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms, including domestic...
Federal Statutory Framework Federal laws regulating firearms date back roughly a century, though they became more comprehensive over time. These laws generally serve as a floor for permissible firearm use and transactions, leaving states free to supplement with additional restrictions so long as they do not conflict with federal law.
