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What is the “boyfriend loophole”?
Federal law prohibits domestic abusers from having guns, but only if they have been married to, have lived with, or have a child with…
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Are most gun dealers law-abiding?
A majority of investigations of gun dealers reveal some violations—ranging from failure to keep full and accurate inventory and failing to complete the required forms…
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What are hate crimes?
While the legal definition of what constitutes a hate crime varies by states, hate crimes are generally criminal offenses that are motivated by bias…
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Who is prohibited from having a gun?
Federal law and state law establish categories of people who cannot legally buy or have guns. These laws vary across the states, but prohibited categories…
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