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Arms laws vary by jurisdiction. They are governed both Federally (trade in arms & right to bear arms) and on a State level. Although there is no Federal right to bear arms for individuals, 44 states have granted that right to their citizens. California, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York are currently the only states where there is not an individual right to bear arms.
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What are the current laws on same-sex marriage?
Some US states and foreign countries have laws permitting same-sex marriage. Some US states and foreign countries have laws prohibiting same-sex marriage.
When was the US government developed?
The current form of US Government was developed on March 4, 1789 when the US Constitution was finally ratified. All of the laws in the US stem from this document.
How do you convert arms to watts?
To convert arms (root mean square current) to watts (power), you need to know the voltage in the circuit. The formula for this conversion is: Power (W) = Current (Arms) x Voltage. Multiply the root mean square current (Arms) by the voltage in the circuit to get the power in watts.
How do I get a divorce if we were married on vacation in Scotland but live in US?
Where you were married does not matter. Follow the divorce laws in your current state of residence.
Can a treaty abridge second amendment?
No. Treaties have to be ratified by the Senate. The second Amendment to the US Constitution requires "the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed". Congress has no power to limit the right to bear arms through laws or treaties.
What States have laws against bearing Arms?
The second amendment prohibits states from enacting laws banning guns. However, all states and the federal government have laws limiting possession of certain weapons. For example, convicted felons are not allowed to own firearms anywhere in the US.
Which bird is on the coast arms of US?
The bald eagle, is the Coat of Arms of the US, and it is on the Great Seal.
Does total gun ban for registered fire arms only?
Impossible to answer your question without more information. Right now in the US there is a panic about possible future gun laws. No where in the US is there a total ban on guns.
Can the current governor of califfornia ever be electid president of the US?
Not under the current constitutional laws. Our president must be born in the United States, and I believe that Mr. Schwarzeneggar is from Austria or Germany.
What is the value of Harrington and Richardson Arms Model 939 Revolver?
50-125 or so Current retail values, depending upon condition, are: EXCELLENT $US 300 +/- $25; down to FAIR $US 110 +/- $US 25.
What is acheived by US citizens having the right to bear arms ie having very few gun control laws?
Well, there are actually NUMEROUS gun control laws in the US- at Federal, State, and local level. The number is in the THOUSANDS of laws. The first 10 amendments to the US constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, does NOT give those rights to people- it states that people HAVE those rights, and that the government cannot take those rights away. When people have the right to bear arms, they also have the included implied right to USE arms for defense of themselves from lawless people. There is also statistical information that shows that crime is decreased in areas where people have the ability to defend themselves.
Does the Second Amendment set specific limits Can limits be placed without changing the Constitution?
The second amendment of the US Constitution, or the right to bear arms, does not set limits arms in its current state. However, limits can be placed on the amendment which does place limitations that does not infringe on the right of the people to keep arms.
