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It depends on where you are. In most U.S. states, they do not have to be.

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Are handguns ban in New Zealand?

All firearms owners or users in New Zealand are required to be registered - these records being held by the Police. As for handguns, I understand that these are allowed to registered members of a registered handguns club, but there are strict regulations regarding where and how they may be stored.


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The best answer will be from your local police.


When were handguns first registered in us?

Regular handguns have never been required to be registered by federal law. A few states have registration, but it's a local state law.


Are handguns registered in Iowa?

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Check with your local police.


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Do firearms have to be registered in Georgia?

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Can you find out if a gun is registered in Massachusetts?

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Do shotguns have to be registered?

Yes. The answer is, it depends on where you are. In the United States, in most states, shotguns do not have to be registered, and for that matter, handguns, contrary to extremely popular, but patently incorrect belief, neither do handguns.


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Do you have to register a hand gun in va?

Like most of the US, Virginia does not require registration of ordinary firearms. In addition to meeting Federal law, machineguns must be registered with the State Police, but not rifles, shotguns or handguns.


Why am I unable to gain access to Michigan's registered gun owner registry?

Because there is no such thing as a "Registered Gun Owner" in Michigan. There is no requirement for registration of a firearm other than handguns. Contact the Michigan State Police for additional information. By the way, information contained in such databases is not open to the general public.