Federal Firearm Laws

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“Race relations and Law Enforcement in the United States of America” By Osasumwen Osaghae January, 2009 Abstract The spate of deadly shootings by the police in the process of apprehending suspects has led many commentators to suggest a racial undercurrent in the attitude of the police officers. In fact, there is the racial current in [...]

From the invention of gunpowder more than 1,000 years ago in China to the latest Metal Storm firing system with electronic ignition, The Great Book of Guns presents a historical approach to the development of firearms and their place in world events. In chapters on Pistols and Revolvers, Rifles and Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Heavy [...]

The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968-69 was introduced as Bill C-150 by then Minister of Justice Pierre Trudeau in the second session of the 27th Canadian Parliament on December 21, 1967. It passed third reading in the House of Commons after heated debates by a vote of 149 (119 Liberals, 18 New Democrats, 12 Progressive [...]

Congressman Steve King, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today introduced H.R. 2296, the “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009.” King’s legislation would roll back unnecessary restrictions and correct errors in federal firearms laws and regulations. The bi partisan bill is a vital step to modernize [...]

A new gun law being considered in Congress, if aligned with Department of Homeland Security memos labeling everyday Americans as potential “threats,” could potentially deny firearms to pro lifers, gun rights advocates, tax protesters, animal rights activists, and a host of others — any already on the expansive DHS watch list for potential “extremism.” Source: [...]

Somali pirates attacked a U.S. vessel and captured a Dutch ship on Thursday. These raids could be prevented if merchant mariners had guns and could defend their ships. Source: NRA-ILA News

Originally, House Bill 668 was a measure to lower the age for a gun permit to 21 from 23. But the legislative process ran it course, which led to an additional amendment to allow for concealed handguns on college campuses. Source: NRA-ILA News

The House Criminal Justice Committee is scheduled to consider a bill Tuesday that would allow holders of concealed handgun permits to possess their weapons on campus. Colleges and universities now have the power to prohibit the guns. Source: NRA-ILA News

The Tennessee Senate is scheduled to vote on whether to allow people with handgun carry permits to transport loaded rifles and shotguns in their vehicles. Source: NRA-ILA News