Module 3 - Laws and Legal Liability

Firearms Ownership and the c ontrol Layers of Enforcement

Federal Government including ATF: x The Interstate purchase, sale and transportation of firearms x Federally licensed Gun Dealers State Government : x State law regarding the purchase, sale and transportation of firearms. x Concealed pistol laws

Local Control Generally, ordinances that control the discharge of firearms. Such as where, when and how

shooting is controlled in a local jurisdiction. Local Firearms Control and Management Local Control is usually managed by 2 methods

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