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The only guns that are registered with the federal government are those that fall under the National FIrearms Act (NFA). For example machine guns, silencers, short barrel rifles/shotguns etc. Otherwise check state statutes or local ordinances.

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Q: Do you have to register a gun in the US?
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How to register a gun when previous owner is unknown?

Depends on what state you are in. In MOST of the US, there IS no requirement to register a gun.


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