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Gun Laws

Laws about firearms can be very different from place to place. Laws dictate who, when, where, and how a gun may be carried, or in what situations it may be fired. Violation of gun laws have serious consequences, so it is important to check and double check what your rights and responsibilities are.

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What are the laws in Baltimore Maryland regarding possession of a gun that is not yours?

In Baltimore, Maryland when you have a gun in your possession you can get in trouble, unless it is registered to you. If you have a gun in your possession and it is not yours, you can be charged, fined, and even given jail time. Depending on if you have a background or not, how lenient they would be with you.

One man with a gun cannot control 100 men?

Depends on the man, the gun and the 100 people.

Gun control is necessary you need a law that will protect citizens?

Negative. Because, by definition, criminals will not obey gun control laws, honest citizens need access to firearms to protect themselves from the armed criminals. Gun control laws have never succeeded in protecting honest citizens. They have been most successful being used by oppressive governments to suppress dissent by their own citizens. Hitler, Stalin, and numerous other strong leaders recognized this and instituted strong gun control laws early in their regimes. Gun laws only increase crime.

What is ballistics examination?

Comparing 2 bullets in a laboratory exam to see if they were fired by the same gun.

What is the shooting range of 22 air rifles?

The .22 air rifle has an effective shooting range of about 60 yards. Much beyond that the pellet lacks the velocity to fly level, and lacks the speed to be effective for hunting.

Can a convicted felon get gun permit rights restored for a job in ga?

The way I understand this question - you are asking about getting your gun rights restored so that you can get a job carrying a gun in Georgia??? If that is the case, you had better check closer with GA authorities - altho you MIGHT be able to have your felony expunged and your gun ownership rights restored, I SERIOUSLY doubt that you would ever be able to get a license to carry a gun for employment.

Is it legal to discharge a BB gun?

If it was illegal to discharge a BB gun then they wouldn't make BB guns. So the question is, Where is it legal to discharge a BB gun? Every state, city or country has different laws about BB guns so it is best to check with local law enforcement or city ordnance's to find out about where you want to shoot.

What two rights are guaranteed by the second amendment?

1. The second amendment guarantees the right of every citizens to own and carry weapons.

2.The second amendment talks about the fact that the government should not interfere with the population owning guns in case the government gets too powerful, and the people need to create a militia. The framers of the constitution had just came out of a world where a king ruled, and they wanted to prevent the government that they created from getting like that. They purposely created a weaker government, i.e. the two houses of congress to prevent a president from becoming a king.

Is there statue limitation on brandishing air guns ca?

Brandishing an air gun is likely to be a misdemeanor. As such the limit is 1 year.

Can you as a US citizen carry a gun in japan?

No reciprocity, to safely assume. It is incredibly hard for its own citizens to obtain a firearm, much less a carry permit.

What is the Gun Control Act of 1934?

There was no US Gun Control Act of 1934 Another Answer: In 1934 the Federal Government passed the National Firearms Act. It placed a 200 dollar tax and other restrictions on the sale of machine guns. It required registration for the ownership of machine guns. It prohibited felons from owning machine guns.

Which ideology believes that gun control is necessary?

There is no one ideology. Gun control advocates cross all racial, sexual and economic lines.

Why do people think gun control laws will stop crimials from getting guns because their guns are all illegally procured anyway?

It's not about crime reduction so much as it's about the ideals of one's political agitprop. A party which believes the populace should be more dependent on the state isn't going to support civilian gun ownership, because enabling civilians to defend themselves reduces their reliance on the state.

If you do not have a concealed carry permit and choose to open carry your gun what should you do with your gun when you ride in your car?

You will need to contact your local law enforcemnt for the answer since you don't mention what state, your age, etc..

A gun control debate when you are pro?

If you are "pro" in the gun control debate, you are for less gun control. In other words, you are "pro-gun".

Can you buy a gun on Memorial Day weekend?

Yes, many gun shops and sporting goods stores are open on the holiday.

What does a gun do?

By itself, nothing. When a person loads it with ammunition and activates the firing mechanism, a projectile is expelled.

What are three good reasons for gun control to be enforced in US?

This heavily depends on your definition of a good reason. Generally, the reasons for gun control are emotional, stemming from fear. Many people find such reasons to be insufficient and therefore believe there are no good reasons for gun control.

Can you to bring an unloaded gun to school to scare a bully?

No, you cannot bring an unloaded gun to scare a bully, even though it may be fun to just give him a scare, and not ....... you may or may not get arrested for that

Are bb guns legal in philadelphia?

Sorry but no. Authorities can arrest you and also confiscate your BB Gun.