State-level gun control laws

Definition

State-level gun control laws refer to the regulations and restrictions on firearms that are implemented by individual states within the United States. These laws vary across different states and can include measures such as background checks, waiting periods, and restrictions on certain types of firearms.

Related terms

Federal gun control laws: Regulations on firearms that are enacted at the national level by the federal government.

Second Amendment: The constitutional amendment that grants Americans the right to bear arms.

Gun rights advocacy groups: Organizations that promote and defend individuals' rights to own firearms, like the National Rifle Association (NRA).