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Violation of this law is a class D felony. [5] This law was the subject of a challenge, in which a nonviolent felon successfully argued that the law is unconstitutional as applied to him. The law failed muster against the required strict scrutiny test. [6] [7] However, the law was found to be constitutional by the Supreme Court of Missouri. [8]
Gun laws in the United States regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition.State laws (and the laws of the District of Columbia and of the U.S. territories) vary considerably, and are independent of existing federal firearms laws, although they are sometimes broader or more limited in scope than the federal laws.
The law that set up Illinois' concealed carry system in 2013 also established state preemption for certain areas of gun law, including restrictions on assault weapons. Laws passed before July 20, 2013, are grandfathered in, and a number of local governments in the Chicago area have laws that either prohibit or regulate the possession of ...
Colorado state Senate passed a bill that would ban AR-15s, AK-47s, shotguns and pistols that hold more than 15 rounds and is poised to become law as it heads to the Democrat controlled House.
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a challenge to a Democratic-backed ban in Maryland on assault-style rifles such as AR-15s, steering clear of the ...
The statewide rifle deer season begins Nov. 25 in Pennsylvania. Here are the top things to know before you head to your favorite stand.
Some AR-15–style rifles limit use of detachable magazines to comply with state regulations. [64] [65] Nearly all versions of the civilian AR-15 have a pistol grip like the military versions, but as the pistol grip is generally removable, grips and stocks that comply with various restrictions are available. [66]
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