The first of October a 64-year resident of Nevada Stephen Paddock shot visitors of the festival, country-music Route 91 from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas. From the bullets of a pensioner killed 58 people and hundreds were injured. The carnage was recognized as the largest incident of its kind in modern U.S. history.
On the second place by number of victims mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, which occurred just over a year ago, on 12 June 2016. On that fateful evening 29-year-old Omar Martin killed 49 and wounded 53 people near a night club Pulse.
Closes the top three among notorious events of mass murder in the Californian city of San Bernardino. 2 Dec 2015 the couple said Faruk and Tashfeen Malik opened fire at the event the County health Board, held in center for people with disabilities. Arrows killed 14 people and wounded 17.
If you look at three of the tragedy, a frightening regularity — they occurred with an average interval of about one year, and the number of victims increased with each subsequent incident.
The common factor between these cases, firearms. He killed all the victims, with rifles and pistols the criminals acquired legitimately. The results speak for themselves.
Each incident triggered a nationwide debate about freedom of arms trade in the United States and the lack of effective restrictions on its ownership.
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The imperfection of the laws was particularly demonstrated by the Paddock after the mass shooting in his room found 23 firearms, mostly rifles. 19 security forces found when they searched his home in Mexica. Most of this Arsenal is the killer legally bought over the last year without any reaction from the authorities.
Why did this happen? The reason is that Federal law does not require distributors of arms to announce the acquisition of rifles, unless the buyer assumes more than one piece at a time. Since 1789, every American has a constitutional right to own guns and can use it almost freely.
Rules are different depending on the local laws that apply in different States. So, what you need in order to buy a gun in a particular part of America?
Alabama
The age of the customer — 18 years. There is no limit on the number purchased at one time firearms, there is no waiting period and a safety briefing of its use.
Carrying a concealed weapon is allowed only to residents of Alabama. The license is valid for 5 years.
Open carrying without a special permit for handguns, there are some restrictions.
The carrying of firearms in schools is allowed in some areas.
The seller must have a license from the state and a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives, keep records of sales.
The use of assault weapons and machine guns is not regulated.
Alaska
The age of the customer — 18 years. There is no limit on the number purchased at one time firearms, there is no waiting period.
The right to carry a concealed weapon is any person under the age of 21 years. A special permit is not required.
The right to open carrying of weapons is every owner.
The carrying of firearms in schools is allowed in some areas. Final decision made by the administration of the institution.
The seller must have a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
Assault weapons and machine guns: no restrictions on carrying assault weapons. Machine guns are usually prohibited with some exceptions.
AZ
The age of the customer — 18 years. There is no limit on the number purchased at one time firearms, there is no waiting period.
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The right to carry concealed weapons is a resident of Arizona at least 21 years of age (19 years for the military). Permission is required from the Department of public security of Arizona.
The right to open carrying of weapons is every owner.
The carrying of firearms in schools is allowed in some areas. Final decision made by the administration of the institution.
The seller must have a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
Assault weapons and machine guns: no restrictions on carrying assault weapons. Machine guns are usually prohibited if they are not acquired before 19 may 1986 and registered in accordance with Federal law.
Arkansas
The age of the customer — 18 years old to purchase handguns. There are no age restrictions for carrying shotguns. There is no limit on the number purchased at one time firearms, there is no waiting period.
The right to carry a concealed weapon is any person under the age of 21 years (18 years for the military), requires a license for concealed carry (valid 5 years). Definitely receive instructions in the safe use of firearms.
For the open carrying of weapons does not require a special permit. There are some restrictions.
The carrying of weapons on the territory of educational institutions is prohibited.
The seller must have a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
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Assault weapons and machine guns: no restrictions on carrying assault weapons. Machine guns are usually prohibited if they are not acquired before 19 may 1986 and registered in accordance with Federal law.
CA
The age of the customer — 18 years old to purchase long guns, 21 to purchase a pistol. Prohibited the purchase of more than one handgun within 30 days, the 10-day waiting period.
For concealed carry weapons license is required (valid for 2 years). Definitely receive instructions in the safe use of firearms.
The open carrying of weapons are generally prohibited, however, sheriffs can issue appropriate licenses to counties with a population of less than 200,000, and police chiefs in cities located in such counties.
The carrying of firearms in schools is allowed in some areas. Final decision made by the administration of the institution.
The seller must have a license from the state and a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
Assault weapons and machine guns: assault weapons must be registered. Machine guns are prohibited.
Colorado
The age of the customer — 18 years old to purchase handguns. There are no age restrictions for carrying shotguns. There is no limit on the number purchased at one time firearms, there is no waiting period.
The right to carry concealed weapons are residents of Colorado aged 21 years. Requires permission of the Sheriff. Definitely receive instructions in the safe use of firearms.
For the open carrying of weapons a permit is not required.
The carrying of weapons in public schools is allowed
The seller must have a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
Assault weapons and machine guns: no restrictions on carrying assault weapons. Machine guns are usually prohibited if they are not acquired before 19 may 1986 and registered in accordance with Federal law.
Connecticut
The age of the customer 21 or older to purchase handguns, 18 for shotguns. There is no limit on the number purchased at one time firearms. To buy shotguns, the wait period is 2 weeks.
The right to carry concealed weapons have a person 21 years of age with a permit (valid 5 years). Definitely receive instructions in the safe use of firearms.
For open carrying shotguns do not need a permit for a gun requires.
The carrying of weapons on the territory of educational institutions is prohibited.
The seller must have a license from the state and a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
Assault weapons and machine guns. Assault weapons is permitted if it is purchased before 1 July 1994. Special automatic, semi-automatic weapons and machine guns is prohibited.
DC
The age of the customer 21 or older to purchase handguns, 18 for shotguns. There is a 10 day waiting period for purchase. Within 30 days you cannot purchase more than 1 item.
The right to carry concealed weapons have a person 21 years of age with a license that is valid for 2 years.
The open carrying of weapons and carrying of weapons on the territory of educational institutions is prohibited.
The seller must have a license from the state and a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives to track sales and have a detailed inventory of the goods.
Assault weapons and machine guns is prohibited.
Delaware
The age of the customer 21 or older to purchase pistols and shotguns, 18 for ammunition. There are no restrictions on amount purchased at one time firearms and the waiting period.
For concealed carry weapons permit is required for storage of weapons issued in Delaware (valid for 3 years). Necessarily the completion of fire safety.
For the open carrying of weapons a permit is not required.
The carrying of weapons on the territory of educational institutions is prohibited.
The seller must have a license from the state and a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives, keep records of sales.
Assault weapons and machine guns: no restrictions on carrying assault weapons. Machine guns are prohibited.
FL
The age of the customer 21 or older to purchase handguns, 18 for shotguns. Has a 3-day waiting period for purchases. There are no restrictions on amount purchased at one time firearms.
The right to carry concealed weapons have a person 21 years of age with a permit (valid for 7 years). Necessarily the completion of fire safety.
The open carrying of weapons is prohibited.
The carrying of weapons on the territory of educational institutions is allowed only during their storage in vehicles.
The seller must have a license from the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
Assault weapons and machine guns: no restrictions on carrying and possession of assault weapons and machine guns. If you live in Florida, you have the full right to keep the house gun.
Current gun laws in other States you will find the following parts of the material.
