US Gun Laws

Discussions center on the legality of owning, buying, manufacturing, and carrying firearms in the US, including state variations like California bans, NFA regulations for automatics and DIY guns, and ATF enforcement.

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Ziomislaw Aug 26, 2013 View on HN

This might have something to do with USA weapons law.

PartiallyTyped Aug 12, 2023 View on HN

You can legally bear arms even if it is illegal for manufacturers to sell to citizens.

mgarfias Feb 15, 2024 View on HN

You mean illegally owned firearms. In most of america there is no registration or licensing requirement

ceejayoz May 19, 2022 View on HN

Sure. Same's true for a gun. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privately_made_firearm

dvdfvo May 15, 2015 View on HN

Buy some guns instead, they are legal aren't they?

xutopia Mar 25, 2013 View on HN

Is it really illegal to own a switch blade but legal to purchase and own assault rifles?

whiterknight Feb 21, 2024 View on HN

Guns can be made DIY, but laws still mitigate.

mnicole Dec 14, 2012 View on HN

Procuring a gun doesn't mean it was done over a counter.

dogma1138 Sep 22, 2015 View on HN

Could be carrying arms across state lines, if they were NFA items it's a violation.

buscoquadnary May 26, 2022 View on HN

Automatic firearms are basically illegal for personal ownership in the US.