Gun Laws in America

It is legal for any citizen to sell, buy, trade or transfer firearms across state lines.

If an FBI background check takes longer than 3 days, gun sale is approved by default.

Federal law prohibits the sale of firearms to suspected members of terrorist organizations.

What percent of American adults have at least one gun in their home?

On average, how many Americans are killed by guns each day?

Homicide by gun in America is 25% higher than the average among comparable high income countries

Private sellers, including those selling online or at gun shows, have to verify the purchasers eligibility through a background check.

Americans have the highest amount of guns both in total and per capita than any other nation in the world

Those who legally possess a firearm can carry it openly in public in some states, including Ohio

You can obtain a concealed carry permit in Ohio at 18