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Minnesota, New York, Delaware also have new gun laws coming into effect in the New Year. Minnesota passed a binary trigger ban, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. A binary trigger allows a gun to ...
A New York Times investigation found that Michigan State Police was the largest client of a company that destroys part of the firearms from law enforcement agencies while profiting off online ...
New gun laws in 2025: Here's what to know about firearms laws rolling out in multiple states on Jan. 1 Criminal justice: New laws in effect Jan. 1, 2025 in states like California, Illinois New gun ...
Tensions over gun laws are recurring in Texas, where a commanding GOP majority in the state Capitol has succeeded in loosening restrictions over the last decade. Texas allows people to carry a handgun without a license, background check or training. Concealed handguns are also permitted in college classrooms and dorms.
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.
Texas concealed carry laws underwent significant changes with the introduction of permitless carry in 2021. This allows most Texans to carry handguns without a permit, provided they are not prohibited by state or federal laws. This shift has prompted debates on public safety and the implications of more permissive gun laws. [10] [11]
Subject / law Long guns Handguns Relevant statutes Notes State permit required to purchase? Yes: Yes: MCL § 28.422: A license to purchase (issued by a police department) or a Michigan-issued Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is required to purchase a long gun (private sales only) or a handgun (both private sales and dealer sales).
Michigan Democrats who have transformed gun laws in the state in the wake of multiple mass school shootings are now making it more difficult for individuals with convictions for misdemeanor ...