National Data
National Data
The following data table provides the first three provisions for each state in alphabetical order. To view all of the provisions for this year, click the "Show All Provisions" button at the bottom of each state block.
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Provision
alcoholismalcoholism:
Firearm purchase/possession is prohibited for some people with alcoholism
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-76
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-75
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-75
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-75
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-72
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-78
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-72
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-72
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-72
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Alabama Code 1975 § 13A-11-75
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
AS § 11.61.210
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
AS § 11.61.195
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
AS § 11.61.200
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
A.R.S. § 13-3111
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
A.R.S. § 13-3101
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
A.R.S. § 13-3101
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
A.R.S. §13-3101
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
A.R.S. §13-3101
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
A.R.S. § 13-3101
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
A.R.S. § 13-3601
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
A.R.S. § 13-2923
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-309
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-309
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-313
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-312
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-119
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-103
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-119
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-103
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-103
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
A.C.A. § 5-73-309
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 27510
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 27505
Provision
alcoholismalcoholism:
Firearm purchase/possession is prohibited for some people with alcoholism
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 8103
Provision
amm18amm18:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 18 for any type of ammunition (all firearms)
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30300
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30300
Provision
ammrecordsammrecords:
Ammunition purchaser records must be retained
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30352
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30305
Provision
assaultassault:
Assault weapons sales ban beyond just assault pistols
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30505
Provision
assaultlistassaultlist:
Assault weapons included in a list of banned weapons
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30510
Provision
assaultregisterassaultregister:
Grandfathered weapons must be registered
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30900
Provision
assaulttransferassaulttransfer:
Transfer of grandfathered weapons is prohibited
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30600
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25000
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25000
Provision
cap18cap18:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 18 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25000
Provision
capaccesscapaccess:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25100
Provision
capliabilitycapliability:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns, regardless of whether child actually gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25100
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25100
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26170
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26175
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25470, §26195
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 626.9
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 626.9
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 8100
Provision
dealerdealer:
State dealer license required for sale of all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26500
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26500
Provision
defactoregdefactoreg:
De facto registration of firearms is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all gun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28160
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28160
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29825
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29825
Provision
dvroremovaldvroremoval:
State law requires law enforcement officers to remove firearms from DVRO offenders automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29825
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Fam. Code § 6389
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Fam. Code § 6389
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18250
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18250
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18250
Provision
expartesurrenderexpartesurrender:
State law requires ex parte DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18250
Provision
expartesurrenderdatingexpartesurrenderdating:
The ex parte DVRO surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18250
Provision
expartesurrendernoconditionsexpartesurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the ex parte DVRO firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18250
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29800
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 23520
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26805
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26805
Provision
gvrogvro:
The law allows a family member or law enforcement officer to initiate a procedure to confiscate firearms from any person who is deemed by a judge to represent a threat to themselves or others
Category
Subcategory
Gun violence restraining orders
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18120
Provision
gvrolawenforcementgvrolawenforcement:
The law allows a law enforcement officer to initiate a procedure to confiscate firearms from any person who is deemed by a judge to represent a threat to themselves or others
Category
Subcategory
Gun violence restraining orders
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18120
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 18250
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 8100
Provision
junkgunjunkgun:
Ban on junk guns (sometimes called "Saturday night specials")
Category
Subcategory
Junk guns
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 16500
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 16540
Provision
lockplockp:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through private sellers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 16540
Provision
lockstandardslockstandards:
Required locks must meet specified standards and/or must be approved
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 23650
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25250
Provision
magazinemagazine:
Ban on large capacity magazines beyond just ammunition for pistols
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 32310
Provision
magazinepreownedmagazinepreowned:
Pre-owned large capacity magazines are prohibited
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 32310
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26150
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29805
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Cal. Family Code § 6211
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29805
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29805
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29805
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28220
Provision
microstampmicrostamp:
All handguns sold must have either ballistic fingerprinting or microstamping so that they can be identified if used in a crime
Category
Subcategory
Crime gun identification
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 31910
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
onefeatureonefeature:
Assault weapons defined by only one feature
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 30510
Provision
onepermonthonepermonth:
One handgun per month with no or limited exceptions
Category
Subcategory
Bulk purchase limit
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 27535
Provision
opencarrylopencarryl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 12031 and 12050
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 12031 and 12050
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 12031 and 12050
Provision
permitpermit:
A license or permit is required to purchase all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26840
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 25400, § 25655
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26840
Provision
preemptionbroadpreemptionbroad:
There is no preemption, narrow preemption, or broad state preemption across multiple areas of regulation, but it is not complete
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionnarrowpreemptionnarrow:
There is no state preemption beyond the preemption of one area of regulation, such as firearm registration or concealed carry permitting
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28215
Provision
recordsallrecordsall:
Record keeping and retention required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
relinquishmentrelinquishment:
People are required to relinquish their firearms after they become prohibited from possessing them
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28910
Provision
reportallreportall:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
reportdealerreportdealer:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
securitysecurity:
At least one store security precaution required
Category
Subcategory
Security
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26820
Provision
showingshowing:
Applicants are required to make a heightened showing to obtain a concealed carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26202
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 29805
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28220
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28220
Provision
strawpurchasestrawpurchase:
No person may purchase a firearm on behalf of another person
Category
Subcategory
Straw purchase
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 27520
Provision
strawpurchasehstrawpurchaseh:
No person may purchase a handgun on behalf of another person
Category
Subcategory
Straw purchase
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 27520
Provision
tenroundlimittenroundlimit:
Ban includes a 10-round limit (not a 15 or higher round limit)
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 16740
Provision
thefttheft:
Mandatory theft reporting for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 11106
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26815
Provision
traffickingbackgroundtraffickingbackground:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell without the buyer having completed a background check
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 27520
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 27520
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 27520
Provision
trainingtraining:
Safety training or testing required prior to issuing a firearm license or permit
Category
Subcategory
Safety training
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26840
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28220
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28220
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28220
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 28220
Provision
violentviolent:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by less than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 12021.1
Provision
violenthviolenth:
Handgun possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by less than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 12021.1
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 12021.1
Provision
waitingwaiting:
Waiting period is required on all firearm purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26815
Provision
waitinghwaitingh:
Waiting period is required on all handgun purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
Cal. Penal Code § 26815
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-112
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 18-12-205
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 18-12-205
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 18-12-211
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 18-12-203
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-105.5
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-1-1001
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-1-1001
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-1-1001
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-105.5
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat § 18-12-108
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 12-26.1-101
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 12-26.1-101
Provision
magazinemagazine:
Ban on large capacity magazines beyond just ammunition for pistols
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-12-301
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 18-12-108
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 18-12-108
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 18-12-108
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 18-12-201
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-26-102
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-26-102
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat § 18-12-108
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 24-33.5-424
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
C.R.S.A. § 24-33.5-424
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat § 18-12-111
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat § 18-12-111
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-112
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-112
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-112
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-112
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-37a
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-37a
Provision
age21handgunpossessage21handgunpossess:
No possession of handguns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-34
Provision
amm18amm18:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 18 for any type of ammunition (all firearms)
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38m
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38m
Provision
ammbackgroundammbackground:
Background checks required for ammunition purchase
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38m
Provision
ammpermitammpermit:
Permit required to purchase ammunition
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38m
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38n
Provision
assaultassault:
Assault weapons sales ban beyond just assault pistols
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53-202b
Provision
assaultlistassaultlist:
Assault weapons included in a list of banned weapons
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53-202a
Provision
assaultregisterassaultregister:
Grandfathered weapons must be registered
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53-202d
Provision
assaulttransferassaulttransfer:
Transfer of grandfathered weapons is prohibited
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53-202b
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-37i
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-37i
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-37i
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-30
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38c
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-36k
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38c
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217b
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
expartesurrenderexpartesurrender:
State law requires ex parte DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38c
Provision
expartesurrenderdatingexpartesurrenderdating:
The ex parte DVRO surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-36k
Provision
expartesurrendernoconditionsexpartesurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the ex parte DVRO firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-36k
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-29
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-37g
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-37g
Provision
gvrolawenforcementgvrolawenforcement:
The law allows a law enforcement officer to initiate a procedure to confiscate firearms from any person who is deemed by a judge to represent a threat to themselves or others
Category
Subcategory
Gun violence restraining orders
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
liabilityliability:
Strict liability for damages resulting from illegal gun sales
Category
Subcategory
Liability
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 52-571f
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
lockplockp:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through private sellers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53-202g
Provision
magazinemagazine:
Ban on large capacity magazines beyond just ammunition for pistols
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53-202w
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28(b)
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 46b-15
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-38b
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
onefeatureonefeature:
Assault weapons defined by only one feature
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53-202a
Provision
opencarrylopencarryl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-29
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28
Provision
permitpermit:
A license or permit is required to purchase all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-35
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
preemptionpreemption:
State law does not preempt local regulation of firearms in any way
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionbroadpreemptionbroad:
There is no preemption, narrow preemption, or broad state preemption across multiple areas of regulation, but it is not complete
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionnarrowpreemptionnarrow:
There is no state preemption beyond the preemption of one area of regulation, such as firearm registration or concealed carry permitting
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
recordsallrecordsall:
Record keeping and retention required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-37a
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-31
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-31
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-31
Provision
relinquishmentrelinquishment:
People are required to relinquish their firearms after they become prohibited from possessing them
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-36k
Provision
reportallreportall:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 29-33(e)
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 29-33(e)
Provision
reportdealerreportdealer:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 29-33(e)
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 29-33(e)
Provision
securitysecurity:
At least one store security precaution required
Category
Subcategory
Security
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-37d
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-36
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-36
Provision
tenroundlimittenroundlimit:
Ban includes a 10-round limit (not a 15 or higher round limit)
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53-202w
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-37j
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-37j
Provision
trainingtraining:
Safety training or testing required prior to issuing a firearm license or permit
Category
Subcategory
Safety training
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28a
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-28a
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 29-33
Provision
violentviolent:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by less than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
violenthviolenth:
Handgun possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by less than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
C.G.S.A. § 53a-217
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
24 Del.C. § 903
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448A
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
11 Del.C. § 603
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
11 Del.C. § 603
Provision
cap18cap18:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 18 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
11 Del.C. § 603
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
11 Del.C. § 603
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1441
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1457
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448B
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448B
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1461
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1441
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448A
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1441
Provision
recordsallrecordsall:
Record keeping and retention required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
24 Del.C. § 904
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
24 Del.C. § 904
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
24 Del.C. § 904
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
24 Del.C. § 904
Provision
showingshowing:
Applicants are required to make a heightened showing to obtain a concealed carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1441
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448A
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1455
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1455
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448B
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448B
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448B
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448B
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
11 Del.C. § 1448
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.22
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.17
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.23
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.174
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.174
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.174
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.06
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.06
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.115
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.06
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 741.30
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.115
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.23
Provision
opencarryhopencarryh:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.053
Provision
opencarrylopencarryl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.053
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.053
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.053
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.01
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.0655
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.065
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
West's F.S.A. § 790.065
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Ga. Code Ann., § 16-11-129
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Ga. Code Ann., § 16-11-129
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Ga. Code Ann., § 16-11-129
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
Ga. Code Ann., § 16-11-131
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
Ga. Code Ann., § 16-11-128
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Ga. Code Ann., § 16-11-126
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
age21handgunpossessage21handgunpossess:
No possession of handguns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
age21longgunsaleage21longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
age21longgunsaledage21longgunsaled:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
alctreatmentalctreatment:
Recent treatment for alcohol-related reasons is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
HRS § 707-714.5
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
HRS § 707-714.5
Provision
capaccesscapaccess:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
HRS § 134-10.5
Provision
capunloadedcapunloaded:
Criminal liability for negligent storage applies regardless of whether gun is loaded or unloaded
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
HRS § 707-714.5
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
HRS § 134-10.5
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
HRS § 704-411
Provision
dealerdealer:
State dealer license required for sale of all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
HRS § 134-31
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
HRS § 134-31
Provision
defactoregdefactoreg:
De facto registration of firearms is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all gun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
HRS § 134-3
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
HRS § 134-3
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
HRS § 134-7g
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
expartesurrenderexpartesurrender:
State law requires ex parte DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
expartesurrenderdatingexpartesurrenderdating:
The ex parte DVRO surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
expartesurrendernoconditionsexpartesurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the ex parte DVRO firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
HRS § 134-7.5
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
junkgunjunkgun:
Ban on junk guns (sometimes called "Saturday night specials")
Category
Subcategory
Junk guns
Statute
HRS § 134-15
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
mcdvremovalallowedmcdvremovalallowed:
State law allows law enforcement to remove firearms from MCDV offenders
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
opencarrylopencarryl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
permitpermit:
A license or permit is required to purchase all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
preemptionpreemption:
State law does not preempt local regulation of firearms in any way
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionbroadpreemptionbroad:
There is no preemption, narrow preemption, or broad state preemption across multiple areas of regulation, but it is not complete
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionnarrowpreemptionnarrow:
There is no state preemption beyond the preemption of one area of regulation, such as firearm registration or concealed carry permitting
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
HRS § 134-3
Provision
registrationregistration:
Gun owners must register their firearms with the state
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
HRS § 134-3
Provision
registrationhregistrationh:
Gun owners must register their handguns with the state
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
HRS § 134-3
Provision
relinquishmentrelinquishment:
People are required to relinquish their firearms after they become prohibited from possessing them
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
HRS § 134-7.3
Provision
reportallreportall:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
reportdealerreportdealer:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
HRS § 134-3
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
HRS § 134-3
Provision
showingshowing:
Applicants are required to make a heightened showing to obtain a concealed carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
HRS § 134-9
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
trainingtraining:
Safety training or testing required prior to issuing a firearm license or permit
Category
Subcategory
Safety training
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Provision
violentviolent:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by less than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
violenthviolenth:
Handgun possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by less than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
HRS § 134-7
Provision
waitingwaiting:
Waiting period is required on all firearm purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
waitinghwaitingh:
Waiting period is required on all handgun purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
HRS § 134-2
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
Idaho Statutes Annotated § 18-3302D
Provision
ammbackgroundammbackground:
Background checks required for ammunition purchase
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
ammpermitammpermit:
Permit required to purchase ammunition
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
430 ILCS 65/1
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
430 ILCS 65/2
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-9
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-9
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
430 ILCS 66/10
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
430 ILCS 66/10
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
430 ILCS 66/50
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
430 ILCS 66/70
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-1
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
430 ILCS 66/65
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
430 ILCS 65/1.1
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
430 ILCS 65/1.1
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
430 ILCS 66/65
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
expartesurrenderexpartesurrender:
State law requires ex parte DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
expartesurrenderdatingexpartesurrenderdating:
The ex parte DVRO surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
expartesurrendernoconditionsexpartesurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the ex parte DVRO firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
430 ILCS 65/8
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
725 ILCS 165/1
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
430 ILCS 65/1.1
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
430 ILCS 65/1.1
Provision
junkgunjunkgun:
Ban on junk guns (sometimes called "Saturday night specials")
Category
Subcategory
Junk guns
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-3
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-9.5
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-4.1
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
430 ILCS 65/8
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
725 ILCS 5/112A-3
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
430 ILCS 65/8
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
430 ILCS 65/8
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3.1
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
opencarrylopencarryl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-1
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-1
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-1
Provision
permitpermit:
A license or permit is required to purchase all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
430 ILCS 65/1
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
430 ILCS 66/10
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
430 ILCS 65/1
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
430 ILCS 65/1.1
Provision
preemptionbroadpreemptionbroad:
There is no preemption, narrow preemption, or broad state preemption across multiple areas of regulation, but it is not complete
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
recordsallrecordsall:
Record keeping and retention required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
relinquishmentrelinquishment:
People are required to relinquish their firearms after they become prohibited from possessing them
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
430 ILCS 65/9.5
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
740 ILCS 21/80
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3.1
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3.1
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-3.5
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-3.5
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
430 ILCS 65/3
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
430 ILCS 65/14
Provision
waitingwaiting:
Waiting period is required on all firearm purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-3
Provision
waitinghwaitingh:
Waiting period is required on all handgun purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
720 ILCS 5/24-3
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
IC 35-47-2-1
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
IC 35-47-2-1
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
IC 35-47-2-1
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
IC 35-47-2-14
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
IC 35-47-9-2
Provision
gvrolawenforcementgvrolawenforcement:
The law allows a law enforcement officer to initiate a procedure to confiscate firearms from any person who is deemed by a judge to represent a threat to themselves or others
Category
Subcategory
Gun violence restraining orders
Statute
IC 35-47-14-1
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
IC 35-47-2-1
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
IC 35-47-2-1
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
IC 35-47-2-1
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
IC 35-47-2-1
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
IC 34-6-2-34.5
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
IC 35-47-2-7
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.22
Provision
age21handgunpossessage21handgunpossess:
No possession of handguns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.22
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.22
Provision
amm18amm18:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 18 for any type of ammunition (all firearms)
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.22
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.22
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.15
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.22
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.22
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.4
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.4
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.4
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.4
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.26
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.26
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.4B
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.26
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.26
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.26
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.4
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.15
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.15
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.17
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
I.C.A. § 724.15
Provision
alctreatmentalctreatment:
Recent treatment for alcohol-related reasons is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
K.S.A. 21-6301
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
K.S.A. 21-6301
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
K.S.A. 21-6304
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
K.S.A. 21-6301
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
KRS § 237.110
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
KRS § 237.110
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
KRS § 237.110
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
KRS § 237.110
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
KRS § 527.070
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
KRS § 237.070
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
KRS § 237.110
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
LSA-R.S. 14:91
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
LSA-R.S. 40:1379.3
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
LSA-R.S. 40:1379.3
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
LSA-R.S. 40:1379.3
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
LSA-R.S. 40:1379.3
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
LSA-R.S. 14:95.2
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
LSA-R.S. 40:1379.3
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
LSA-R.S. 46:2136.3
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
LSA-R.S. 46:2136.3
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
LSA-R.S. 14:95.2
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
LSA-R.S. 14:95.10
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
LSA-R.S. 14:34.9
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
LSA-R.S. 40:1379.3
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 393
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 393
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
20-A M.R.S.A. § 6552
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 393
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 393
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 393
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 393
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 455
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 455
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
15 M.R.S.A. § 393
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-134
Provision
age21handgunpossessage21handgunpossess:
No possession of handguns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-134
Provision
amm18amm18:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 18 for any type of ammunition (all firearms)
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-134
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-134
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133.1
Provision
assaultassault:
Assault weapons sales ban beyond just assault pistols
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-101
Provision
assaultlistassaultlist:
Assault weapons included in a list of banned weapons
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-101
Provision
assaulttransferassaulttransfer:
Transfer of grandfathered weapons is prohibited
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-303
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-120
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-104
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-104
Provision
capaccesscapaccess:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-104
Provision
capliabilitycapliability:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns, regardless of whether child actually gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-104
Provision
capunloadedcapunloaded:
Criminal liability for negligent storage applies regardless of whether gun is loaded or unloaded
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-104
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-104
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-306
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-309
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-101
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-106
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-117.1
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
MD Code, Family Law, § 4-506.1
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
MD Code, Family Law, § 4-506.1
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
MD Code, Family Law, § 4-506
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-102
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-117.1
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-130
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
junkgunjunkgun:
Ban on junk guns (sometimes called "Saturday night specials")
Category
Subcategory
Junk guns
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-406
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-132
Provision
magazinemagazine:
Ban on large capacity magazines beyond just ammunition for pistols
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-305
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-306
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
onepermonthonepermonth:
One handgun per month with no or limited exceptions
Category
Subcategory
Bulk purchase limit
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-128
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
MD Ann. Code 1957, Article 27, 36B
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-203
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-117.1
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-117.1
Provision
personalizedpersonalized:
State has a law that requires review of personalized gun technology
Category
Subcategory
Personalized gun technology
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-132
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-120
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-145
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-145
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-120
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-120
Provision
showingshowing:
Applicants are required to make a heightened showing to obtain a concealed carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-306
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-134
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-117.1
Provision
strawpurchasehstrawpurchaseh:
No person may purchase a handgun on behalf of another person
Category
Subcategory
Straw purchase
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-136
Provision
tenroundlimittenroundlimit:
Ban includes a 10-round limit (not a 15 or higher round limit)
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-305
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-117.1
Provision
trainingtraining:
Safety training or testing required prior to issuing a firearm license or permit
Category
Subcategory
Safety training
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-117.1
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-118
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 5-117
Provision
violentviolent:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by less than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
violenthviolenth:
Handgun possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by less than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-133
Provision
waitinghwaitingh:
Waiting period is required on all handgun purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-123
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
age21handgunpossessage21handgunpossess:
No possession of handguns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
age21longgunpossessage21longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
alctreatmentalctreatment:
Recent treatment for alcohol-related reasons is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
amm18amm18:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 18 for any type of ammunition (all firearms)
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
ammbackgroundammbackground:
Background checks required for ammunition purchase
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129C
Provision
ammlicenseammlicense:
Vendor license required to sell ammunition
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
ammpermitammpermit:
Permit required to purchase ammunition
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
assaultassault:
Assault weapons sales ban beyond just assault pistols
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
assaultlistassaultlist:
Assault weapons included in a list of banned weapons
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 121
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131L
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131L
Provision
cap18cap18:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 18 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131L
Provision
capaccesscapaccess:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131L
Provision
capliabilitycapliability:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns, regardless of whether child actually gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131L
Provision
capunloadedcapunloaded:
Criminal liability for negligent storage applies regardless of whether gun is loaded or unloaded
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131L
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131L
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 131
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 131
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 131
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
M.G.L.A. 269 § 10
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
M.G.L.A. 269 § 10
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
dealerdealer:
State dealer license required for sale of all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 122
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 122
Provision
defactoregdefactoreg:
De facto registration of firearms is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all gun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
dvroremovaldvroremoval:
State law requires law enforcement officers to remove firearms from DVRO offenders automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
M.G.L.A. 269 § 10
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
expartesurrenderexpartesurrender:
State law requires ex parte DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
expartesurrenderdatingexpartesurrenderdating:
The ex parte DVRO surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
expartesurrendernoconditionsexpartesurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the ex parte DVRO firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.G.L.A. 209A § 3B
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
inspectioninspection:
Mandatory police inspections
Category
Subcategory
Inspections
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
junkgunjunkgun:
Ban on junk guns (sometimes called "Saturday night specials")
Category
Subcategory
Junk guns
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131K
Provision
lockedlocked:
All firearms must be kept locked, all the time
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131K
Provision
lockplockp:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through private sellers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131K
Provision
lockstandardslockstandards:
Required locks must meet specified standards and/or must be approved
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131K
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
magazinemagazine:
Ban on large capacity magazines beyond just ammunition for pistols
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 121
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
opencarrylopencarryl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129C
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129C
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129C
Provision
permitpermit:
A license or permit is required to purchase all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
preemptionpreemption:
State law does not preempt local regulation of firearms in any way
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionbroadpreemptionbroad:
There is no preemption, narrow preemption, or broad state preemption across multiple areas of regulation, but it is not complete
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionnarrowpreemptionnarrow:
There is no state preemption beyond the preemption of one area of regulation, such as firearm registration or concealed carry permitting
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
relinquishmentrelinquishment:
People are required to relinquish their firearms after they become prohibited from possessing them
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129D
Provision
reportallreportall:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
reportdealerreportdealer:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
residentialresidential:
Ban on residential dealers
Category
Subcategory
Location
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
securitysecurity:
At least one store security precaution required
Category
Subcategory
Security
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
strawpurchasestrawpurchase:
No person may purchase a firearm on behalf of another person
Category
Subcategory
Straw purchase
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
strawpurchasehstrawpurchaseh:
No person may purchase a handgun on behalf of another person
Category
Subcategory
Straw purchase
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
tenroundlimittenroundlimit:
Ban includes a 10-round limit (not a 15 or higher round limit)
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 121
Provision
thefttheft:
Mandatory theft reporting for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 123
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131
Provision
traffickingbackgroundtraffickingbackground:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell without the buyer having completed a background check
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131E
Provision
trainingtraining:
Safety training or testing required prior to issuing a firearm license or permit
Category
Subcategory
Safety training
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 131P
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
M.G.L.A. 140 § 129B
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.425b
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.425b
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.425b
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.425b
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
M.C.L.A. 750.237a
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.435
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422a
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
M.C.L.A. 750.232
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
registrationhregistrationh:
Gun owners must register their handguns with the state
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422a
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422a
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
M.C.L.A. 28.422
Provision
alctreatmentalctreatment:
Recent treatment for alcohol-related reasons is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.S.A. § 609.666
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.S.A. § 609.666
Provision
cap18cap18:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 18 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.S.A. § 609.666
Provision
capaccesscapaccess:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.S.A. § 609.666
Provision
capliabilitycapliability:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns, regardless of whether child actually gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.S.A. § 609.666
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
M.S.A. § 609.666
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.714
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.714
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.714
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.714
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
dvroremovaldvroremoval:
State law requires law enforcement officers to remove firearms from DVRO offenders automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
M.S.A. § 609.66
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
junkgunjunkgun:
Ban on junk guns (sometimes called "Saturday night specials")
Category
Subcategory
Junk guns
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.716
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
mcdvremovalallowedmcdvremovalallowed:
State law allows law enforcement to remove firearms from MCDV offenders
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
mcdvremovalrequiredmcdvremovalrequired:
State law requires law enforcement officers to remove firearms from MCDV offenders
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.714
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.714
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.714
Provision
securitysecurity:
At least one store security precaution required
Category
Subcategory
Security
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.7161
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
M.S.A. § 609.749
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.7133
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.7133
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.713
Provision
waitinghwaitingh:
Waiting period is required on all handgun purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
M.S.A. § 624.7132
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-17
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-5
Provision
alcoholismalcoholism:
Firearm purchase/possession is prohibited for some people with alcoholism
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
V.A.M.S. 571.070
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
V.A.M.S. 571.070
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
MCA 45-8-321
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
MCA 45-8-361
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
MCA 46-6-603
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
MCA 45-8-321
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2404
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2431
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2431
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2435
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2435
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 28-1204.04
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 28-1204.04
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 28-1204.04
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 28-1206
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 29-440
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 28-1206
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 28-1206
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 28-1202
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2404
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2404
Provision
preemptionbroadpreemptionbroad:
There is no preemption, narrow preemption, or broad state preemption across multiple areas of regulation, but it is not complete
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionnarrowpreemptionnarrow:
There is no state preemption beyond the preemption of one area of regulation, such as firearm registration or concealed carry permitting
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2403
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2422
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Neb.Rev.St. § 69-2403
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
N.R.S. 202.300
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
N.R.S. 202.362
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.R.S. 202.3657
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.R.S. 202.3657
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.R.S. 202.3657
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.R.S. 202.3657
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
N.R.S. 202.360
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
N.R.S. 202.360
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.R.S. 33.031
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
N.R.S. 202.265
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
N.R.S. 202.360
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
N.R.S. 202.254
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
N.R.S. 202.254
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
N.R.S. 202.360
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
N.R.S. 202.360
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
N.R.S. 202.360
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.R.S. 202.3653
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
N.R.S. 202.254
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
N.R.S. 202.254
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
N.R.S. 202.254
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
N.R.S. 202.254
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 650-C:1
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 650-C:1
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 650-C:1
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:8
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:1
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:1
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:1
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:1
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:1
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-6.1
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-6.1
Provision
age21handgunpossessage21handgunpossess:
No possession of handguns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-6.1
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-6.1
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3.3
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3.3
Provision
assaultassault:
Assault weapons sales ban beyond just assault pistols
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5
Provision
assaultlistassaultlist:
Assault weapons included in a list of banned weapons
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1
Provision
assaultregisterassaultregister:
Grandfathered weapons must be registered
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15
Provision
capaccesscapaccess:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
dealerdealer:
State dealer license required for sale of all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
dvroremovaldvroremoval:
State law requires law enforcement officers to remove firearms from DVRO offenders automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
incidentallincidentall:
All firearms must be removed from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
lockplockp:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through private sellers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-19
Provision
magazinemagazine:
Ban on large capacity magazines beyond just ammunition for pistols
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9
Provision
magazinepreownedmagazinepreowned:
Pre-owned large capacity magazines are prohibited
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
mcdvremovalallowedmcdvremovalallowed:
State law allows law enforcement to remove firearms from MCDV offenders
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
onepermonthonepermonth:
One handgun per month with no or limited exceptions
Category
Subcategory
Bulk purchase limit
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5
Provision
permitpermit:
A license or permit is required to purchase all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
personalizedpersonalized:
State has a law that requires review of personalized gun technology
Category
Subcategory
Personalized gun technology
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1
Provision
preemptionpreemption:
State law does not preempt local regulation of firearms in any way
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionbroadpreemptionbroad:
There is no preemption, narrow preemption, or broad state preemption across multiple areas of regulation, but it is not complete
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionnarrowpreemptionnarrow:
There is no state preemption beyond the preemption of one area of regulation, such as firearm registration or concealed carry permitting
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
securitysecurity:
At least one store security precaution required
Category
Subcategory
Security
Statute
N.J.A.C. 13:54§3.11
Provision
showingshowing:
Applicants are required to make a heightened showing to obtain a concealed carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
Provision
waitinghwaitingh:
Waiting period is required on all handgun purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-2
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 29-19-4
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 29-19-6
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 29-19-3
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 30-7-2.4
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 30-7-2.4
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 30-7-2.1
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 30-7-2.2
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 30-7-2
Provision
age21handgunpossessage21handgunpossess:
No possession of handguns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 270.00
Provision
ammrestrictammrestrict:
Sale of ammunition is restricted to all the same categories as firearms
Category
Subcategory
Prohibitors
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 270.00
Provision
assaultassault:
Assault weapons sales ban beyond just assault pistols
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.02
Provision
assaultlistassaultlist:
Assault weapons included in a list of banned weapons
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.02
Provision
assaultregisterassaultregister:
Grandfathered weapons must be registered
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
assaulttransferassaulttransfer:
Transfer of grandfathered weapons is prohibited
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.00
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.01-a
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.01-a
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.01
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.01
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.01-a
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
expartesurrenderexpartesurrender:
State law requires ex parte DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
expartesurrenderdatingexpartesurrenderdating:
The ex parte DVRO surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
expartesurrendernoconditionsexpartesurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the ex parte DVRO firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
McKinney's Family Court Act § 842-a
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.01
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 896
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 896
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.01
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.01
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 396-ee
Provision
lockstandardslockstandards:
Required locks must meet specified standards and/or must be approved
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 396-ee
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.10
Provision
magazinemagazine:
Ban on large capacity magazines beyond just ammunition for pistols
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.00
Provision
magazinepreownedmagazinepreowned:
Pre-owned large capacity magazines are prohibited
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.00
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
N.Y. Penal Law §§ 400.00
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
McKinney's CPL § 530.11
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
McKinney's CPL § 530.12
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
McKinney's CPL § 530.12
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
McKinney's CPL § 530.12
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
onefeatureonefeature:
Assault weapons defined by only one feature
Subcategory
Assault weapons ban
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.02
Provision
opencarryhopencarryh:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
preemptionpreemption:
State law does not preempt local regulation of firearms in any way
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionbroadpreemptionbroad:
There is no preemption, narrow preemption, or broad state preemption across multiple areas of regulation, but it is not complete
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
preemptionnarrowpreemptionnarrow:
There is no state preemption beyond the preemption of one area of regulation, such as firearm registration or concealed carry permitting
Category
Subcategory
Preemption
Statute
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 898
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 898
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 898
Provision
registrationhregistrationh:
Gun owners must register their handguns with the state
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
relinquishmentrelinquishment:
People are required to relinquish their firearms after they become prohibited from possessing them
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
McKinney's CPL § 380.96
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 898
Provision
showingshowing:
Applicants are required to make a heightened showing to obtain a concealed carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.00
Provision
tenroundlimittenroundlimit:
Ban includes a 10-round limit (not a 15 or higher round limit)
Subcategory
Large capacity magazine ban
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.00
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.17
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.17
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 898
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
McKinney's General Business Law § 898
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
McKinney's Penal Law § 400.00
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-406
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-315.1
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-315.1
Provision
cap18cap18:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 18 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-315.1
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-315.1
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-415.12
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-415.12
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-415.11
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-415.18
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-269.2
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-269.2
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-269.2
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 50B-3.1
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 50B-3.1
Provision
expartesurrenderexpartesurrender:
State law requires ex parte DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
expartesurrenderdatingexpartesurrenderdating:
The ex parte DVRO surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
expartesurrendernoconditionsexpartesurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the ex parte DVRO firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-415.10
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-402
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-406
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
N.C.G.S.A. § 14-404
Provision
alctreatmentalctreatment:
Recent treatment for alcohol-related reasons is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-02-01
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-02-01
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-02-05
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-02-01
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-02-01
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-03-01
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-02-08
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-02-08
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
NDCC, 62.1-02-01
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
R.C. § 2923.211
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
R.C. § 2923.211
Provision
alcoholismalcoholism:
Firearm purchase/possession is prohibited for some people with alcoholism
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
R.C. § 2923.13
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
R.C. § 2923.125
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
R.C. § 2923.125
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
R.C. § 2923.125
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
R.C. § 2923.125
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
R.C. § 2923.13
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
R.C. § 2923.122
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
R.C. § 2935.03
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
R.C. § 2923.13
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
R.C. § 2923.20
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
R.C. § 2923.12
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
R.C. § 2923.20
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
R.C. § 2923.20
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1273
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1273
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1290.5
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1290.5
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1290.17
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1289.12
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
22 Okl.St.Ann. § 60.8
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1272
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1277
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.250
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.291
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.291
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.291
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.360
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.250
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.255
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.250
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.436
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.436
Provision
gvrogvro:
The law allows a family member or law enforcement officer to initiate a procedure to confiscate firearms from any person who is deemed by a judge to represent a threat to themselves or others
Category
Subcategory
Gun violence restraining orders
Statute
Oregon Senate Bill 719A, 2017
Provision
gvrolawenforcementgvrolawenforcement:
The law allows a law enforcement officer to initiate a procedure to confiscate firearms from any person who is deemed by a judge to represent a threat to themselves or others
Category
Subcategory
Gun violence restraining orders
Statute
Oregon Senate Bill 719A, 2017
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.250
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.250
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.255
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.432
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.291
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
recordsallrecordsall:
Record keeping and retention required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
reportallreportall:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
reportdealerreportdealer:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.412
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.432
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.432
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.436
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.436
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.436
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.436
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
O.R.S. § 166.47
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6302
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6109
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6109
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6109
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6109
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6105
Provision
dealerdealer:
State dealer license required for sale of all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6112
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6112
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
drugmisdemeanordrugmisdemeanor:
Drug misdemeanor is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Drugs
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6105
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 912
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 2711
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6105
Provision
liabilityliability:
Strict liability for damages resulting from illegal gun sales
Category
Subcategory
Liability
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6142
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6105
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
23 Pa. C.S.A. § 6108
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
23 Pa. C.S.A. § 6108
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6106
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
relinquishmentrelinquishment:
People are required to relinquish their firearms after they become prohibited from possessing them
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6105
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
reportdealerreportdealer:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
securitysecurity:
At least one store security precaution required
Category
Subcategory
Security
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6113
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6105
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
strawpurchasehstrawpurchaseh:
No person may purchase a handgun on behalf of another person
Category
Subcategory
Straw purchase
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6105
Provision
waitinghwaitingh:
Waiting period is required on all handgun purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-30
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-30
Provision
age21handgunpossessage21handgunpossess:
No possession of handguns until age 21
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-37
Provision
amm18amm18:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 18 for any type of ammunition (all firearms)
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-31
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-31
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-60.1
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-60.1
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-60.1
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-6
Provision
dealerdealer:
State dealer license required for sale of all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-38
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-38
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 8-8.1-3
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 8-8.1-3
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 8-8.1-3
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 8-8.1-3
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
inspectioninspection:
Mandatory police inspections
Category
Subcategory
Inspections
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-40
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-6
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-6
Provision
lockdlockd:
Safety lock required for handguns sold through dealers
Category
Subcategory
Safety locks
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-60.3
Provision
loststolenloststolen:
Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen guns by firearm owners
Category
Subcategory
Theft reporting
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-48.1
Provision
mayissuemayissue:
"May issue" state
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-11
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-5
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-5
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-5.4
Provision
mcdvsurrenderdatingmcdvsurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the defendant is a dating partner of the victim
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-5.4
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-5.4
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
Gen. Laws § 11-47-8
Provision
permitpermit:
A license or permit is required to purchase all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-8
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
recordsallrecordsall:
Record keeping and retention required for all private sellers and all licensed dealers for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-40
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-40
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-40
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-40
Provision
securitysecurity:
At least one store security precaution required
Category
Subcategory
Security
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-40
Provision
showingshowing:
Applicants are required to make a heightened showing to obtain a concealed carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-11
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
trainingtraining:
Safety training or testing required prior to issuing a firearm license or permit
Category
Subcategory
Safety training
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35
Provision
waitingwaiting:
Waiting period is required on all firearm purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35.2
Provision
waitinghwaitingh:
Waiting period is required on all handgun purchases from dealers
Category
Subcategory
Waiting period
Statute
Gen. Laws 1956, § 11-47-35.2
Provision
alcoholismalcoholism:
Firearm purchase/possession is prohibited for some people with alcoholism
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
Code 1976 § 16-23-30
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-210
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
Code 1976 § 23-31-215
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Code 1976 § 23-31-215
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
Code 1976 § 16-23-420
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
Code 1976 § 16-23-420
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Code 1976 § 16-23-30
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
Code 1976 § 16-23-420
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Code 1976 § 23-31-1040
Provision
opencarryhopencarryh:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
Code 1976 §16-23-20
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
Code 1976 § 16-23-20
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Code 1976 § 23-31-210
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
SDCL § 23-7-7
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
SDCL § 23-7-7
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
SDCL § 22-14-15.2
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
SDCL § 23-7-7
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
SDCL § 22-14-15
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1351
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1351
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1309
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 16-10-213
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1307
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
T. C. A. § 36-3-625
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
T. C. A. § 36-3-625
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1307
Provision
fingerprintfingerprint:
Fingerprinting required at point of purchase for all dealers
Category
Subcategory
Fingerprinting
Statute
T.C.A. § 39-17-1316
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
T. C. A. § 36-3-620
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 16-10-213
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 16-10-213
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-13-111
Provision
mcdvsurrendermcdvsurrender:
State law automatically requires MCDV offenders to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-13-111
Provision
mcdvsurrendernoconditionsmcdvsurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-13-111
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1307
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1307
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1351
Provision
recordsdealerrecordsdealer:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1316
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1316
Provision
reportdealerreportdealer:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for all firearm sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1316
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
T. C. A. § 39-17-1316
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.06
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.13
Provision
cap16cap16:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 16 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.13
Provision
capaccesscapaccess:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child gains access
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.13
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.13
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
V.T.C.A., Government Code § 411.176
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
V.T.C.A., Government Code § 411.176
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
V.T.C.A., Government Code § 411.176
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.03
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 25.07
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 25.07
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.03
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 25.07
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 25.07
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.04
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.04
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.02
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.02
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 53-5-704
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 53-5-704
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-503
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-503
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-503
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 77-36-2.1
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-503
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-503
Provision
opencarrypermithopencarrypermith:
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-503
Provision
opencarrypermitlopencarrypermitl:
No open carry of long guns is allowed in public places unless the person has a permit
Category
Subcategory
Open carry
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-503
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-504
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-527
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
U.C.A. 1953 § 76-10-527
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
13 V.S.A. § 4017
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
13 V.S.A. § 5301
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
13 V.S.A. § 4006
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
13 V.S.A. § 5301
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.04
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.04
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.04; § 18.2-308.04
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:1; § 18.2-308.2
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:4
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:1; § 18.2-308.2
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:1
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:1
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.01
Provision
traffickingprohibitedtraffickingprohibited:
No person may purchase a firearm with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:2
Provision
traffickingprohibitedhtraffickingprohibitedh:
No person may purchase a handgun with the intent to resell to a person who is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm
Category
Subcategory
Gun trafficking
Statute
VA Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:2
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.040
Provision
ammlicenseammlicense:
Vendor license required to sell ammunition
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
backgroundpurgebackgroundpurge:
State is not required to purge background check records for at least 60 days
Category
Subcategory
Background check records
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.070
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.070
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.070
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.070
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.070
Provision
dealerdealer:
State dealer license required for sale of all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
dealerhdealerh:
State dealer license required for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Licensing
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
defactoreghdefactoregh:
De facto registration of handguns is in place because of a recordkeeping requirement for all handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Registration
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.040
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.800
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.280
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
West's RCWA 26.50.070
Provision
expartesurrenderexpartesurrender:
State law requires ex parte DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.800
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.070
Provision
gunshowgunshow:
Background checks required for all gun show firearm sales at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.113
Provision
gunshowhgunshowh:
Background checks required for purchase of handguns at gun shows at point of purchase
Category
Subcategory
Gun shows
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.113
Provision
gvrogvro:
The law allows a family member or law enforcement officer to initiate a procedure to confiscate firearms from any person who is deemed by a judge to represent a threat to themselves or others
Category
Subcategory
Gun violence restraining orders
Statute
West's RCWA Chapter 7.94
Provision
gvrolawenforcementgvrolawenforcement:
The law allows a law enforcement officer to initiate a procedure to confiscate firearms from any person who is deemed by a judge to represent a threat to themselves or others
Category
Subcategory
Gun violence restraining orders
Statute
West's RCWA Chapter 7.94
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.040
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.040
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.040
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.040
Provision
mcdvremovalallowedmcdvremovalallowed:
State law allows law enforcement to remove firearms from MCDV offenders
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.800
Provision
mentalhealthmentalhealth:
Required background checks include an explicit requirement for search of state mental health records
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - mental health records
Statute
West's RCWA 70.02.260
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.070
Provision
permithpermith:
A license or permit is required to purchase handguns
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
permitlawpermitlaw:
Permit process involves law enforcement
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
purgepurge:
State is not required to purge sales records for at least 60 days after purchase
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
recordsallhrecordsallh:
Record keeping and retention required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
recordsdealerhrecordsdealerh:
Record keeping and retention required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Recordkeeping
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
reportallhreportallh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for all sellers and all dealers for handgun sales
Category
Subcategory
Reporting
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
reportdealerhreportdealerh:
Reporting of sales records to the state required for licensed dealers for handgun sales
Subcategory
Reliinquishment of weapons
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
statechecksstatechecks:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
statecheckshstatechecksh:
State conducts separate background checks, beyond the federal NICS check, for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Background checks - state records
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
threedaylimitthreedaylimit:
Background checks for gun sales or permits have more than a three-day limit in which they must be completed
Category
Subcategory
Background checks time limit
Statute
West's RCWA 9.41.110
Provision
universaluniversal:
Universal background checks required at point of transfer for all firearms
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
universalhuniversalh:
Universal background check required at point of transfer for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Universal background checks
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
universalpermituniversalpermit:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all firearm sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
universalpermithuniversalpermith:
Background checks conducted through permit requirement for all handgun sales (or universal background checks)
Category
Subcategory
Background checks through permits
Statute
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.090
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
W. Va. Code §61-7-10
Provision
age21handgunsaleage21handgunsale:
Purchase of handguns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 21 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
W. Va. Code §61-7-10
Provision
alcoholismalcoholism:
Firearm purchase/possession is prohibited for some people with alcoholism
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
amm18amm18:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 18 for any type of ammunition (all firearms)
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
W. Va. Code §61-7-10
Provision
amm21hamm21h:
Ammunition sales not allowed to persons under age 21 for handguns
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
W. Va. Code §61-7-10
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 48-27-204
Provision
exparteexparte:
Ex parte (temporary) DVRO subjects are automatically prohibited from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W. Va. Code § 48-27-403
Provision
expartedatingexpartedating:
Ex parte DVROs are prohibiting if the petitioner is a dating partner of the DVRO subject
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 48-27-204
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
incidentremovalincidentremoval:
State law requires law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident
Category
Subcategory
Firearm removal
Statute
W. Va. Code, §48-27-1002
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
mcdvmcdv:
State law automatically prohibits misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV) offenders from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
mcdvdatingmcdvdating:
MCDV convictions are prohibiting if the victim is a dating partner of the offender
Category
Subcategory
Misdemeanor crimes
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
securitysecurity:
At least one store security precaution required
Category
Subcategory
Security
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-10
Provision
violentpartialviolentpartial:
Firearm possession is prohibited for people with a history of a violent misdemeanor punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Subcategory
Violent Misdemeanor
Statute
W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7
Provision
age18longgunpossessage18longgunpossess:
No possession of long guns until age 18
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
W.S.A. 948.60
Provision
age18longgunsaleage18longgunsale:
Purchase of long guns from licensed dealers and private sellers restricted to age 18 and older
Category
Subcategory
Age restrictions
Statute
W.S.A. 948.60
Provision
alctreatmentalctreatment:
Recent treatment for alcohol-related reasons is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Alcohol
Statute
W.S.A. 51.45
Provision
cap14cap14:
Criminal liability applies to children less than 14 years old
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
W.S.A. 948.55
Provision
capusescapuses:
Criminal liability for negligent storage of guns if child uses or carries the gun
Category
Subcategory
Storage
Statute
W.S.A. 948.55
Provision
ccbackgroundccbackground:
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
W.S.A. 175.60
Provision
ccbackgroundnicsccbackgroundnics:
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
W.S.A. 175.60
Provision
ccrenewbackgroundccrenewbackground:
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Category
Subcategory
Background checks
Statute
W.S.A. 175.60
Provision
ccrevokeccrevoke:
Authorities are required to revoke concealed carry permits under certain circumstances
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
W.S.A. 175.60
Provision
dangerdanger:
Firearm purchase/possession prohibited if person deemed by court to be danger to oneself or others
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
W.S.A. 51.20
Provision
dvrodvro:
State law automatically prohibits domestic violence-related restraining order (DVRO) subjects from possessing firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W.S.A. 813.125
Provision
dvrodatingdvrodating:
DVROs are automatically prohibiting if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W.S.A. 813.125
Provision
dvrosurrenderdvrosurrender:
State law requires DVRO subjects to surrender their firearms
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W.S.A. 813.125
Provision
dvrosurrenderdatingdvrosurrenderdating:
The surrender provisions apply if the subject is a dating partner of the petitioner
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W.S.A. 813.1285
Provision
dvrosurrendernoconditionsdvrosurrendernoconditions:
No additional finding is required before the firearm surrender provisions apply
Category
Subcategory
Restraining order
Statute
W.S.A. 813.125
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
W.S.A. 948.605
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
W.S.A. 941.29
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute
Provision
invcommitmentinvcommitment:
Involuntary commitment (inpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
W.S.A. 51.20
Provision
invoutpatientinvoutpatient:
Involuntary commitment (outpatient) is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Mental Health
Statute
W.S.A. 51.20
Provision
nosygnosyg:
No stand your ground law
Category
Subcategory
Stand your ground
Statute
Provision
permitconcealedpermitconcealed:
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Category
Subcategory
Permitting
Statute
W.S.A. 175.60
Provision
stalkingstalking:
A stalking conviction is prohibitive for firearm possession
Category
Subcategory
Stalking
Statute
W.S.A. 813.125
Provision
collegecollege:
No gun carrying allowed on college campuses
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
W.S.1977 § 6-8-104
Provision
collegeconcealedcollegeconcealed:
No gun carrying on college campuses, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
Campus carry
Statute
W.S.1977 § 6-8-104
Provision
elementaryelementary:
No gun carrying on elementary school property, including concealed weapons permittees
Category
Subcategory
School zones
Statute
W.S.1977 § 6-8-104
Provision
felonyfelony:
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Subcategory
Felony
Statute
W.S.1977 § 6-8-102
Provision
immunityimmunity:
No law provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers or prohibits state or local lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Category
Subcategory
Immunity
Statute