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State Gun Control Laws

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated June 20, 2016

Gun control laws regulate the possession and purchase of firearms, including the types of guns that may be owned, waiting periods required for purchase, and classification of persons who are prohibited from owning firearms. Choose a link from the list below for state-specific gun control laws.

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