Gun laws
By: John Ziff
Series: Responsible gun ownership; Responsible gun ownership
Published: 2014
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781619000490; 9781619000551; 9781619000612
Subjects: Gun control; Law and legislation; Juvenile literature; Firearms
Description: "The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives American citizens the right to own and use firearms. Federal laws prohibit certain types of people, such as those convicted of serious crimes or diagnosed as mentally ill, from possessing firearms. The book includes information on laws regarding concealed and open carry, federal background checks, interstate travel, and other legal issues that all responsible gun owners must understand and observe."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A tale of two states; title: Federal gun laws: a brief history; title: Keeping guns out of the wrong hands; title: Waiting for the gun; title: Ongoing battles.