Civil Rights
Block on Trump's Asylum Ban Upheld by Supreme Court
The massacre of 50 patrons at a gay club in Orlando over the weekend focused debate on many legal, political, and moral issues: homophobia, homegrown terrorism, and, of course, gun control. Depending on which database you use, there have been between 133 and 176 mass shootings in the 166 days of 2016 alone.
Gun control laws are just one aspect of the horrifying shooting in Orlando, but they are a persistent discussion topic after every mass shooting. Here are seven of the biggest questions regarding gun control laws from our archives:
If you've decided to purchase a gun, make sure you do it legally, and then make sure you know the regulations and restrictions on guns where you live.
After the Pulse nightclub shooting, Orlando might want to ban assault rifles like the AR-15 used in the massacre. Can the city do that?
Most employers are private companies, who have a little more leeway in restricting firearms in the workplace.
Amusement parks are also private entities, with the freedom to make their own firearms regulations on park property. And most, including Disney World, ban guns.
Just because you own a gun doesn't mean you won't have issues transporting it from one place to another. Can you fly with a gun? Is your concealed carry permit good in other states? Find out before you travel.
Normally when we think of gun control laws we think of handguns and assault rifles. But what about plastic, ceramic, or 3D-printed firearms?
Between the executive, legislative, and judicial branch, it's been a busy year for gun laws, and it will likely only get busier.
Gun control laws can vary by state and they are almost constantly changing. Make sure you're abiding by local gun control laws by consulting with an experienced attorney in your area.
Related Resources:
Sign into your Legal Forms and Services account to manage your estate planning documents.
Sign InCreate an account allows to take advantage of these benefits: