Gun laws vary dramatically by state. This guide covers waiting periods, permit requirements, assault weapons bans, magazine restrictions, red flag laws, and state-by-state highlights for Texas, California, Florida, and New York.
Ready to buy your first handgun? This complete guide covers legal age requirements, how to choose between a pistol and revolver, popular calibers, the purchase process, and safe storage tips.
Learn how background checks for gun purchases work through NICS. This guide covers the 3 possible results (Proceed, Denied, Delayed), what causes denials, how long checks take, and state-specific requirements.
A complete guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in the United States. Covers FFL license types, the application process, and key ATF compliance requirements for new licensees.
The ATF's New Era of Reform ended the Zero Tolerance Policy, established proportionate inspection standards, and introduced major changes for FFLs in 2026. Learn what changed and how to stay compliant.
West Virginia Senate Bill 1071, commonly referred to as the "Machine Gun Bill," will not proceed in the current legislative session.
Senator Mike Lee introduces the National Constitutional Carry Act to eliminate concealed carry permits and override hostile state gun laws.
Iran had some of the strictest and most repressive gun-control laws in the world, under the Ayatollah.
A group of Michigan House Republicans has unveiled a package of five bills aimed at making the Great Lakes State the 30th state in the nation with a so-called “Constitutional Carry” law.
Delaware, New Jersey, and New York have stepped into the legal fight over the federal ban on mailing handguns.