Note: Information valid as of December 1999 for most states with some data from 2000.
Sources: The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action and Handgun Control Inc. and the Center to Prevent Gun Violence
In-Depth Special: Guns Under Fire| DOES THE STATE REQUIRE: | ||
shotguns: | handguns: | |
| Permit to purchase? | ||
| Registration of firearms? | ||
| Licensing of owners? | ||
| Permit to carry? | ||
| COMMENTS: | ||