Gun Laws

It is legal to own a BB gun in Champaign, but it is illegal to use one within the city.

Silencers (also known as suppressors) are regulated by the Federal government under the 1934 Gun Control Act. Ownership by a private citizen is prohibited by State law in California, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Delaware, and Hawaii. Possession in states not named is permitted, so long as the silencer is registered with the Federal BATFE, and the $200 transfer tax paid.

You must be 21 years old to apply for a gun permit in New York. If you have been honorably discharged from the United States army, navy, marine corps, air force or coast guard, or the national guard of the state of New York, no such age restriction applies. New York Penal Law, s. 400 (2012).

There is no legal maximum for a pistol barrel, A RIFLE must have a MINIMUM 16 inch barrel unless registered as a "Short Barreled Rifle", but pistols do not have a maximum.

Sorry but this is the only information that I can locate. Between 1969 and 73 Winchester imported eight different models from Germany for a total of 19,259. No numbers for the 435 individually.

They should not be.

It depends on the manner in which you are carrying the gun. It could be depending on your legal status and perceived intent. My advise is don't do it, brandishing a firearm and assault with a deadly weapon are felonies

If you don't have a permit, you can transport a gun in Tennessee if it is unloaded and inaccessible. Usually, in the trunk is the best choice. You can have the gun loaded and accessible in a vehicle legally only if you have a valid permit.

The first layer is federal gun laws. From there State laws can restrict gun laws more, but not make them more liberal. From there County laws/ordinances can restrict more so, but not make them more liberal.

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Above is correct, but with an exception- Many states have enacted "preemption" statutes, to prevent a "patchwork quilt" of gun laws that vary dramatically city to city, county to county. In those states, the State Legislature preempts the ability of a county to pass gun laws, reserving that right to itself.

An outright ban on guns would result in a large amount of weapons being confiscated, but criminals will almost certainly break this law, making the situation worse. More than half of the American population support gun ownership, but at the same time just as many believe there should be stricter laws for the purchase of guns.

The cons of gun control include the fear that people will begin to buy guns illegally once they are no longer available legally. Another con is the idea that gun control is contrary to the constitution.

It prevents the federal government from banning private ownership of firearms by legal, law-abiding citizens. In so doing, it provides a balance against the power of the central government to seize absolute control by force of arms. It also provides for the citizens to act in self defense of person and home against criminal actions by outlaws. It also provides a pool of armed citizens to act in defense of the nation and state (not so much in this day, but when there was little or no standing army, this was important.)

First you must be at least 18 years of age or older. You must be a citizen of the USA and have no felonies. The process varies in every city as you must also comply with state, federal, and city law. Most cities have you apply for the permit at your local police station. The process consist of a simple backround check with a form and fees. Finger prints are taken and if you are eligible, you will receive your permit in the mail within a few weeks. Some departments require an interview with the chief of police or other high ranking officers to determine your eligibilty.

The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. There is some confusion because of the prefatory clause about the militia that has since been clarified by the Supreme Court to have no bearing on the rights of the individuals. In legal words:

The Amendment's prefatory clause announces a purpose, but does not limit or expand the scope of the second part, the operative clause. Read more about the second amendment at the link below.

If your question is, "Why the militia was made up of volunteers", there are several reasons. After the war there was much pressure for the standing army to be downsized as it was expensive and the new country was very sensitive to having any sort of occupation military. The founders wanted to ensure that that there existed some sort of mechanism in order to call up troops in case of need. Therefore, " a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

Many, in my opinion, mistakenly interpret this to mean only the militia should have arms. It clearly states," right of the people...", and we are well aware of how "people" is defined by our founding fathers. This is a right that cannot be taken away by government.

Nope

The answer is, it depends. A couple of states don't require a permit to carry a concealed gun, but most states do, however, some states allow open carry with no permit, so check your local state laws.

It would be bad. Soldiers could violate the right of the people and even use guns to bully them.

Basically, forever. If you have a felony on your record, you cannot own or possess a gun. You can sometimes have some rights restored, but you should check with a local attorney for more information.

You can wear a bulletproof vest whenever you want no permit needed. Added info: as long as you aren't otherwise doing something illegal. In many states, maybe all, you can face and additional charge if you commit some sort of crime while wearing a vest.

The pros to the right to bear arms are...

-Guns owned by law obiding citizens can be used as self defense. Or as a scare tactic to intimidate criminals.

-Guns are also used for recreational activity, such as hunting, or for shooting ranges.

The cons are...

-Criminals can get theirhands on them... and we all know that's not good.

-Children getting their hands on them and missfiring them, possibly killing someone.

Possible solutions...

-Stricter background checks when someone is purchasing a gun.

-Rifles or shotguns are to be dissassembled, trigger losks on handguns, and all firearms to be kept in safes.

It depends on state and/or local law. If you live within the limits of a city, the answer is, probably not. If you live in the county, possibly, but you should check with local authorities first.

The Second Amendment has not been changed since it was ratified. However, the force and effect given any words found within the US Constitution depend solely upon the interpretation given those words by the US Supreme Court. To view the First through Tenth Amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights, go to the link from the National Archives website which is listed below under Related Links.

Contact your local police.

Arizona probably(current resident), does not require a CCW in order to carry concealed. You can carry in a bar (as long as you do not drink), on a university campus as long as you do not go into a university building. Also they do not have a waiting period. You just need to pass a background check.

No you cant