Are 3-D printed guns illegal?

It may be illegal for a prohibited person (felon, domestic abuser, minor) to possess a downloadable or 3-D printed firearm, but the problem is…

What is a downloadable gun?

Downloadable guns are untraceable firearms that are 3-D printed using computer code that is acquired without a background check. Learn more…

Do laws regulating assault weapons reduce gun violence?

Yes. A 2018 study found that mass shooting fatalities were 70 percent less likely to occur from 1994 to 2004, when the federal prohibition…

Are high-capacity magazines legal in every state?

Nine states and Washington, D.C. have some type of high-capacity magazine prohibition in place. This includes: CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutHawaiiMarylandMassachusettsNew JerseyNew YorkVermontWashington D.C. Learn…

What are high-capacity magazines?

High-capacity magazines are commonly defined as ammunition feeding devices capable of holding more than 10-rounds, enabling a shooter to fire many bullets without pausing…

How can I help make sure my child doesn’t gain access to an unsecured gun?

It is always an adult’s responsibility to make sure children are never in the presence of unsecured guns. Kids will be kids, so don’t assume…

My child received training telling them not to approach or play with a gun. Is that enough to keep them safe?

One study found that young children who go through a week-long gun safety training are just as likely as children with no training to approach…

Would requiring background checks on all gun sales create a nationwide gun owner registry?

There is no federal registry of gun owners, and the federal government is legally prohibited from creating one — when someone passes a background check…

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If schools do conduct active shooter drills, what guidelines should they follow?

For schools that do conduct drills, they should follow these guidelines to protect the well-being of students: Drills should not mimic an actual incident.Schools…

What information should be given to gun purchasers?

It is important to educate on secure gun storage. Storing household guns locked, unloaded, and separate from the ammunition is associated with reductions in…

Why isn’t the $25 million Congress appropriated to gun violence research in 2019 enough?

The $25 million Congress appropriated for gun violence research in 2019 was the first funding for gun violence research in decades. It has taken significant…

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Do waiting periods accomplish the same things as closing the Charleston loophole?

While it is imperative that lawmakers close the Charleston Loophole, which would require some gun buyers to wait for several days until their…

How long are the waiting periods in the states that have these laws?

Existing waiting period laws range from 3 days to 14 days, with the majority of the laws requiring buyers to wait 7 or 10…

What is the “open carry loophole”?

While the majority of states regulate the carrying of concealed guns including by requiring a permit to do so, most states do not regulate the…

Is there a difference between permitless carry and constitutional carry?

No. “Constitutional carry” is a term used by the gun lobby to justify dangerous permitless carry policies that require no permit, background check, or safety…

What is a Stand Your Ground law?

Under traditional self-defense law, a person can use force to defend themselves anywhere. If they’re outside their home, though, they can’t use force that is…

Is there proof that people who are not allowed to have guns are printing guns?

In February 2019, a Texas man was sentenced to 8 years in prison after officers caught him with a partially 3-D printed AR-15 rifle and…

Why did the Trump administration decide to move jurisdiction over downloadable guns away from the State Department?

It’s unclear. In January 2020, the administration announced it would move jurisdiction over downloadable guns from the State Department to the Commerce Department. This decision…

Do plastic guns even work?

On July 30, 2018, Dr. Shwetak Patel, professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington, tested the files previously made available by…

What is a straw purchaser?

A straw purchaser is someone who purchases a gun for someone else, typically for someone who cannot pass a background check such as a…

How many guns are trafficked to other states each year?

60k The ATF reports that nearly 60,000 guns are trafficked across state lines each year. “Data & Statistics: Firearm Trace…

How do guns enter the illegal market?

Guns are diverted from the legal market in a number of ways, including by: Unlicensed gun sellers who buy guns to resell them.Corrupt licensed gun…