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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…
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…
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…
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…