The people in DC decided to give up their right to decide what was best for themselves.
Can a state pass a gun ban? Yes, but it would considered (by most people) unconstitutional. That's what the Heller lawsuit was about.
About 30 years ago, but I can't find an exact date.
no
If selling the gun is banned, then buying it before the ban is no problem. If owning the gun is banned then it does not matter when you bought it.
Depends on the laws of YOUR state- which you did not mention.
There is no UN global gun ban. Even if the UN were silly enough to pass such a mandate, there would be no way to enforce such a ban and it would have no force of law.
The gun ban in England had a mixed impact on the crime rate. While there was a decrease in gun-related crimes, there was not a significant overall decrease in the crime rate.
There are no rational ones. Banning handguns only causes gun crime to go up, because the citizens cannot defend themselves against gun wielding criminals (who get THEIR guns illegally, and will ALWAYS have guns)
It wouldn't
No.
The impact of the gun ban on the UK crime rate is a complex issue with differing opinions. Some studies suggest that the ban may have contributed to a decrease in gun-related crimes, while others argue that overall crime rates have not significantly changed. It is important to consider various factors that can influence crime rates, such as socioeconomic conditions and policing strategies, when evaluating the impact of the gun ban.
There is no reason or necessity to ban firearms.