Gun laws of the United States are found in a number of federal statutes. These laws regulate the manufacture, trade, possession, transfer, record keeping, transport, and destruction of firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories. They are enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

In addition to federal gun laws, all of the individual U.S. states, as well as some local governments, have their own laws that regulate firearms. The right to keep and bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. However, the rapid proliferation of mass shootings in the U.S., especially since 2011, has led to public outcry against the loose nature of gun control laws in the U.S., since nearly all school shootings have been carried out using pistols and semi-automatic handguns. Therefore, using firearms can represent a serious legal charge.

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