Gun Laws

Most democrats support legislation that will encourage more responsible storage and use of firearms. Also they would like to prevent high risk people (such as people with criminal records), from having access to them.

The state charges $115 for the initial permit, then $50 every four years to renew it. The class that you have to take to qualify for the permit can cost from $50 up to about $100 depending on where you take it.

The federal laws governing firearms do not classify muzzleloaders as a "firearm" , and in most states you can buy one with no paperwork or background check. However that does not make it technically legal for a felon to poses it. I have read of cases pertaining to this where the person was hassled at great expense in time and money by local law enforcement regardless of the intended use, only to be convicted on possession of explosives charges for having black powder. The "best practice" I have heard of is obtaining a waiver from BATFE or your local jurisdiction so you have paper in hand showing proof of legal possession, after all it is not worth your time, money or potential freedom dealing with an over zealous prosecutor or non gun friendly jurisdiction when a simple document could prevent it. This topic has been discussed at length for years both pro and con, and what it boils down to is a case by case determination. You can go to free advice.com ( http://forum.freeadvice.com/other-crimes-federal-state-4/ex-felons-black-powder-weapons-legal-386903.html) or better yet to the BATF site ( http://www.atf.gov/firearms/index.htm) and get a more direct answer for your state and county, but the best advice would be to speak to an authority in your state or to BATFE to be 100% sure.

Louisiana RS.14:95.1

§95.1. Possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies

A. It is unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) which is a felony or simple burglary, burglary of a pharmacy, burglary of an inhabited dwelling, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, felony illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, manufacture or possession of a delayed action incendiary device, manufacture or possession of a bomb, or possession of a firearm while in the possession of or during the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, or any violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law which is a felony, or any crime which is defined as a sex offense in R.S. 15:541, or any crime defined as an attempt to commit one of the above-enumerated offenses under the laws of this state, or who has been convicted under the laws of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign government or country of a crime which, if committed in this state, would be one of the above-enumerated crimes, to possess a firearm or carry a concealed weapon.

B. Whoever is found guilty of violating the provisions of this Section shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than ten nor more than twenty years without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence and be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 14:27, whoever is found guilty of attempting to violate the provisions of this Section shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not more than seven and one-half years and fined not less than five hundred dollars nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars.

C. The provisions of this Section prohibiting the possession of firearms and carrying concealed weapons by persons who have been convicted of certain felonies shall not apply to any person who has not been convicted of any felony for a period of ten years from the date of completion of sentence, probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.

D. For the purposes of this Section, "firearm" means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, submachine gun, black powder weapon, or assault rifle which is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged by an explosive.

Added by Acts 1975, No. 492, §2. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 279, §1; Acts 1985, No. 947, §1; Acts 1990, No. 328, §1; Acts 1992, No. 403, §1; Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 28, §1; Acts 1995, No. 987, §1; Acts 2003, No. 674, §1; Acts 2009, No. 154, §1; Acts 2009, No. 160, §1; Acts 2010, No. 815, §1; Acts 2010, No. 942, §1.

It depends on what you mean, and where you are. If you mean how long does it take to receive a permit once you apply for it, it depends on where you are. In the U.S. each state sets its own rules. In TN, once you apply, you normally get the permit 1-2 months later.

If you mean how long is the actual mailing time, mail normally takes about 2-6 days, depending on where it is coming from.

It is illegal to shoot an animal with a bb gun, its animal cruelty but if you dont get caught nobody knows. also if you have a hunting permit its legal to shoot small game such as squirell rabit etc.

See the link below for the UK air gun laws.

Sportsmarketing in Essex sells C02 air guns

no because they have a criminal record

The 2nd amendment, which provides the right to bear arms, was written to protect the people against their own government. As all governments move towards complete control, our fore fathers want us to be able to rebel, and over throw a tyrannical government when it grew to large and controlling. The only way it could do this, is if the general public was armed.

No, because you can take the guns away from the people who use them to protect their family's, but the people who use them to rob houses aren't going to listen, so now your defenseless, remember "when seconds count, the police are only minutes away" and its a violation of our rights.

Making gun laws stiffer, will result in higher crime rates, just look at Mexico, UK, and Austrailia, those nations have outlawed all guns to the public, and the crime rate has gone up 40% within a year of those bans taking effect.

The questions is not "Black Powder", More it is a question of the definitions of a firearm and of a pistol. CT law would consider a black powder pistol a firearm because it can fire a projectile and the barrel length would also fall under the definition of a pistol.

Below is a decision made in CT from the law library.

"Replica antique pistol, which fired a .44 caliber ball propelled by a black powder charge, instead of a bullet from a fixed cartridge, constituted a weapon under section; defendant's claim of implicit "antique gun exception" to prohibitions of section rejected. 49 CS 248."

Source: "CT legislative law"

Depends on what you have been arrested for. If you are a convicted felon or have been convicted of a violent misdemeanor or have a restraining order then no. If you have a misdemeanor such as DUI or public intoxication then yes

In the U.S. under federal law, there is no legal minimum age to fire a handgun. There is a minimum age to own and/or purchase a gun, but anyone can fire one. It's possible some states have some sort of laws, but most don't.

This all depends on where you live. In the USA they are not considered firearms but in other countries they are considered firearms and heavily regulated. In the USA they have regulations that vary by state and county. There are also laws pertaining to air rifles but in the strict sense they are not firearms. As an example, if you try to take one on an airplane you will be detained and have it taken away and you may be charged with a crime. It doesn't matter if it a firearm or not.

At CPAC 2011, Donald Trump stated that he supports the Second Amendment's protections for gun owners. However that is not the whole story. In this book "The America We Deserve" p.102 he says:

"I generally oppose gun control, but I support the ban on assault weapons and I also support a slightly longer waiting period to purchase a gun."

Although there is no generally accepted definition of an "Assault Weapon" (can't all weapons be used for assault?) previous law has attempted to define and differentiate an "assault weapon" from popular sporting rifles by cosmetic features or those deemed to make the rifle appear aggressive or militaristic, and not any feature that improves the functionality or makes the rifle any more dangerous. These laws tend to even ban features that add to comfort or even safety of a rifle design.

Because there are little real differences between todays popular self loading sporting rifles and those that were banned by "Assault Weapons" laws and the fact that the second Amendment is not about sporting or hunting uses of rifles, one can only conclude that any attempt to ban "Assault Weapons" is an attempt to infringe upon the Second Amendment itself.

In my opinion, Donald Trumps support for the 2nd Amendment is similar to saying you support your favorite football team and want them to win, but you also support a limit of one touchdown per game, and limit how many defensive players your team can have.

Yes--but he would likely be acquitted. Although a charge of "possession" of a firearm implies that the defendant actually possess a firearm, HOWEVER, he need not actually have it on him (the firearm could be in the defendant felon's house or car, and he could still be charged). For specific information on your state's laws, you should see a criminal law attorney in your area.

cannot hunt game animals with a pellet gun and must be 18 to buy one

Texas has no laws regarding possession of handguns, shotguns, or rifles by persons 18 years or older without felony convictions; a rifle, shotgun, or other long-barreled firearm may be carried openly, however, a permit to carry is required for handguns (issued only to those 21 and older), and they must be concealed.

However, to PURCHASE a handgun, you must be 21 or older in every state, per federal law in order to purchase from a federally licensed dealer. You can, however, purchase a handgun at 18 in a private sale.

First of all, the 2nd amendment is the right for people to purchase or have a gun. James Madison the fourth president of the United States introduced the 2nd amendment to concern over a federal military coup and so people can protect themselves from enemys.

No you cannot. I have a carry permit to carry in PA. However, if I were to carry it in NJ and got caught I would be in a world of trouble.

Actually, that is only partially correct. It is true that New Jersey doesn't recognize any other states' permits, however, almost every other state does. With a TN permit, I can carry legally in 38 or 39 states. Each state is different though. A state that recognizes Tennessee's permit may not recognize some other state's permit.

Yes, but not inside government buildings, banks, schools, churches, or any place marked NO WEAPONS. But their is a law that is rarely enforced called going armed to terror of the public, but someone will have to call the police and say that they are in fear, but it is very unlikely that the police will do any thing to you if you are not a felon, on probation or have been charged with a domestic related crime. Remember the 2nd amendment, you have the right to bear arms.

The legal age to own a stun gun varies by jurisdiction. In many places, the minimum age requirement is 18 years old. However, it's essential to check local laws and regulations as they may differ depending on the country, state, or city where you reside.