Age Restrictions for Handgun Ownership

Legal requirements that specify the minimum age at which an individual can legally purchase or possess a handgun.

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Federal Firearm Laws

Laws regulated by the federal government that govern the manufacture, sale, possession, and use o...

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Regulations designed to prevent children from accessing firearms, often requiring gun owners to s...

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Four Rules of Gun Safety

Fundamental safety principles that include treating all guns as if they are loaded, never pointin...

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Background Check

A legal and safety procedure conducted by authorities to review an individual's criminal, financi...

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Open Carry

The practice of visibly carrying a firearm in public spaces where it is legally permitted.

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Concealed Handgun License

A permit issued by certain states that allows individuals to carry a hidden firearm on their pers...

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