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The second amendment to the U.S constitution, protected the right to bear arms of members of the militia.
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In 1934, the NFA was enacted to impose taxes on making, trading, selling, and purchasing of firearms. In addition to taxing under the NFA, the act forced individuals to register their firearms.
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In 1986, there was an amendment to the NFA, banning all firearm sales and possessions.
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Brady Background Checks were implemented as a way of making purchasing a firearm more difficult, in addition to creating a 5-day waiting time between background checks and actual purchasing
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In the court case McDonald v. Chicago, the supreme court ruled that the second amendment applies to all individuals, not just members of the militia.
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In 2018, 5 states in the U.S implemented red flag laws allowing police officers to seize firearms from individuals deemed dangerous.
